by Michael Dixon, Lincoln Saltdogs

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota – Matt Goodheart drove in five runs, Elijah Johnson picked up his first professional win, and the Saltdogs won a third consecutive game with a 9-5 victory against the Sioux Falls Canaries at Sioux Falls Stadium on Wednesday night.

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Goodheart gave Lincoln (20-14) the lead for good with a two-out, two-run double tucked down the left-field line in the 4^th, and the ‘Dogs held on to win a sixth consecutive game against Sioux Falls (10-26).

Elijah Johnson allowed only two runs over five innings, but after the ‘Dogs fell behind 2-0 after three innings, Lincoln scored three in the 4^th to take a 3-2 lead.

The ‘Dogs added two more in the 6^th – Matt Goodheart’s sacrifice fly made it 4-2 before an error from Angelo Altavilla gifted Lincoln another run.

Josh Altmann hit a two-run double to make it 7-2 in the 7^th, and Goodheart picked up two more RBIs with a single in the 9^th.

Sioux Falls scored three times in the 9^th, but the ‘Dogs moved to 9-9 when allowing the first run of the game.

Justin Byrd had two hits and now has an 11-game hitting streak, while Randy Norris extended his hitting streak to 10 with a 7^th-inning single. Hunter Clanin drove in Lincoln’s first run and now has a 27-game on-base streak.

Matt Cronin tossed two scoreless innings, and Carson Lance pitched a 1-2-3 8^th inning. Jesse Stallings allowed three runs – one earned – in his first appearance since June 10^th.

The ‘Dogs have a chance to sweep a second consecutive series against the Canaries. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. on Thursday, and pregame coverage begins at 6:35 on ESPN Lincoln 101.5 FM/1480 AM.

The Saltdogs are playing their 21^st season in Lincoln! Visit saltdogs.com and follow us @saltdogsball on all social media for information regarding tickets and promotions all season long.