SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS PRESS RELEASE
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FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 16, 2026
EXPLORERS LET LEAD SLIP IN 6-2 LOSS
SIOUX CITY GOES 4-2 ON CRUCIAL ROAD SWING
By: Andrew Della Piana
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – Sioux City (38–42) couldn’t hold its early lead on Sunday afternoon, falling 6–2 to Winnipeg (44–35) in the series finale.
Henry George launched a solo home run to left, giving Sioux City a quick 1–0 advantage in the opening inning.
Winnipeg threatened in the second, but Jiandido Tromp was tagged out at the plate on a sharp relay from left field, keeping the X’s in front. The Goldeyes then left the bases loaded in the third as Sioux City continued to navigate traffic.
The X’s added on in the fourth. Jackson Van De Brake lifted a sacrifice fly to center, scoring Alberto Osuna and extending the lead to 2–0.
Winnipeg began its push in the sixth. Max Murphy singled to right to score Tromp, trimming the deficit to 2–1.
The seventh inning proved decisive.
Ramon Bramasco walked and stole second, then scored on Noah Marcelo’s double to tie the game 2–2. On the first batter out of the bullpen, Keshawn Lynch tripled to right to bring home Marcelo, giving Winnipeg its first lead at 3–2. Raphael Pelletier followed with an RBI single to make it 4–2 as the game slipped away from Sioux City.
Winnipeg added insurance in the eighth. Ray‑Patrick Didder doubled home Murphy, and Adam Hall singled to right to score Didder, stretching the lead to 6–2.
Sioux City now returns home after Monday’s off day to host Fargo‑Moorhead for a three‑game set beginning Tuesday at 6:35 p.m., with pregame coverage at 6:05 p.m. on KSCJ 94.9 FM and 1360 AM. Fans can also watch every American Association game this season on the league’s streaming platform at aabaseball.tv. Tickets for all remaining games are available now by calling the Explorers front office at 712-277-WINS or online at xsbaseball.com.
Notes from the Booth with DV:
-Henry George reached base for the 20th straight game.
-The Explorers leads the season series 6-3
-Braulio Vasguez extended hit hitting streak to 14 games.
-Sioux City is 8-7 in August.
-The road trip finished at 4-2.
-Zach Willeman tossed his team leading sixth quality start.
–ABOUT THE SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS: The Sioux City Explorers are a proud member of the American Association of Professional Baseball in Sioux City, IA. The Explorers play their home games at Security National Bank Field at Lewis & Clark Park. For more information, please visit xsbaseball.com and follow the team on Twitter at @SiouxCityXs and on Facebook at facebook.com/SiouxCityExplorers.
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