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Old 01-25-2020, 02:48 AM   #286
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Walkers news: Oct. 1 -- Des Moines 5, St. Louis 4

Record: 94-65, 1st, NL South clinched; 3 GB Chicago for best NL record
The St. Louis River Walkers have not given away many games on their way to winning the National League South Division title this season, but on this night they did allowing four runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to Des Moines in what turned out to be a 5-4 loss at LaBatt Park.
The win over the Harvesters a three-game sweep of the series.
The Walkers actually had taken a 4-1 lead after Johan Comargo unleashed a three-run double off Des Moines reliever Omar Benitez in the top of the ninth.
But St. Louis two best relievers, Edwin Diaz and Jake Brentz, brought nothing to the table in the bottom of the inning as the Harvesters stormed back.
It started against Diaz as Andrew Diaz and Rafael Devers both singled before Cody Bellinger drew a walk to load the bases and chase Diaz from the mound.
Brentz retired the first batter he faced, Jarron Silva, and the scored remained 4-1.
But he followed with a walk to Carson Kelly to make it 4-2.
Pinch-hitter Nander De Sedas then hit a ball back to Brentz, who lost his grip on the throw to first allowing the inning's second run to score.
Another pitch-hitter, Jackson Miller, hit a single to left field which Andrew Benintendi overran allowing two runs to score and give Des Moines the win.
Harvesters starting pitcher Yeo-San Park worked six innings, allowing one run on two hits. He struck out seven and walked one.
Jon Olsen handled the seventh and eighth innings.
The ninth belonged to Benitiez (7-3), who would come away with the win.
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