SIOUX CITY, IA (Dakota News Now) -Sioux City scored eight runs in the bottom of the sixth inning Tuesday night to power past the Canaries 16-5 at Lewis & Clark Park.
Sioux Falls led 4-2 after five and a half frames but the Explorers erupted for 14 runs against the Birds’ bullpen
Matt Ruiz homered with two outs in the top of the sixth, the 122nd for the Canaries this season, matching the franchise record set in 2010.
Ruiz finished with two hits to lead the offense as the Birds dip to 54-40 on the season. The two teams resume their series Wednesday at 7:05pm.