OMAHA – Brewer Hicklen hit a grand slam in a five-run seventh inning as the Omaha Storm Chasers beat the St. Paul Saints 8-1 on Tuesday night in the opener of their International League West series.
The loss was the Saints' eighth in a row, a franchise record. They also have lost nine straight on the road, which extended another franchise mark.
The Saints' lone run came in the fifth inning when they tied the score at 1-all on Jake Cave's bases-loaded walk.
Chi Chi Gonzalez took the loss, giving up two runs and five hits in five innings.
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Sports
Sports
The NFL draft gives players a chance to flaunt their style on the red carpet
The NFL draft gives players a chance to flaunt their style.
Sports
Perez homers as KC beats Blue Jays 2-1 in game called after 5 innings, 3 1/2-hour rain delay
Salvador Perez hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Cole Ragans held Toronto in check long enough for the rain to arrive, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Blue Jays 2-1 on Thursday in a game called after five innings and a long weather delay.
Sports
Elias Díaz gets key hit as the Rockies rally for a wild 10-9 victory over the Padres
Elias Díaz capped Colorado's six-run eighth inning with a tiebreaking RBI double, and the Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 10-9 on Thursday.
Vikings
Live: Vikings first-round draft updates, news and analysis
Keep up with the latest news on the first round of the NFL draft with a focus on what's happening with the Vikings. Tap here for what's new.
Wolves
Wolves' Edwards displays growth, even when his shot isn't falling
All-Star guard Anthony Edwards made only three of 12 shots in Game 2 against the Suns on Tuesday, but he still made a difference by creating opportunities for his teammates.