RedHawks Stumble in Series Opener

Kaedan Fischer / kfshots.com

FARGO — The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks dropped the series opener against the Lake Country DockHounds 14-1 on Tuesday night at Newman Outdoor Field. 

Colby Wilkerson went 1-for-3 at the dish, collecting a run and a walk. Juan Fernandez, Jesus Lujano and Aidan Byrne all added hits. 

The DockHounds jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the second inning, before tacking on another in the fourth. An RBI fielder’s choice and a three-run homer in the 5th inning extended the lead to six.  

Lake Country added another run in both the sixth and seventh innings. 

After a few hits and an Andy Nelson hit-by-pitch, the RedHawks got on the board in the seventh inning with a bases-loaded walk courtesy of Jairus Richards. 

The DockHounds added six more in the top half of the eighth, closing out the game with a score of 14-1. 

The RedHawks look to bounce back Wednesday night at Newman Outdoor Field in Game 2 of the series. First pitch is set for 7:02 p.m.