June 8 2021 The Lincoln Saltdogs defeated the Houston Apollos 10-1 behind a 10-hit attack at Haymarket Park. Lincoln took control with five runs in the second inning, added two runs in the fourth and fifth innings, and scored once in the sixth. Houston’s only run came in the ninth inning.
J. Altmann led Lincoln with two hits, two runs and four RBI, including a home run. D. Vidal also homered and finished 2-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored. F. Allday added two hits and two RBI, while C. Smith, P. Adams and Z. Taylor each drove in a run. Lincoln also benefited from nine walks.
Keenan Bartlett earned the win after allowing two hits and no runs over six innings, striking out five and walking one. J. Hohensee followed with two scoreless innings, and J. Huertas completed the game. Houston starter
Alex Merithew took the loss after allowing eight hits and nine runs, seven earned, in 4.1 innings, with five walks and three strikeouts. Houston collected seven hits and committed two errors.
