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Record: 41-27, 2nd, 2 GB Des Moines
Trailing 9-8, Dayton scored three runs in the top of the ninth inning to defeat St. Louis 11-9 at Busch Stadium (1997).
The River Walkers had actually taken the lead with five runs in the bottom of the eighth inning.
The outburst featured three walks -- including two with the bases loaded -- and a two-run single from Thairo Estrada off Mike Fowler which made it 8-8.
St. Louis took the lead on a wild pick-of throw by Ariel Vega.
With closer Ernesto Barbosa unavailable because of fatigue, Josh Forgy got the call for the ninth and brought nothing to the mound.
The left-hander allowed three consecutive singles to open the inning.
Ricky Ciseneros replaced him the with the bases loaded, and proceeded to walk the first batter he faced, Marcos Mangual, to tie the game.
After a pair of strike outs, former Walkers prospect Casey Davis smacked a double to break the tie and put the Pilots ahead 11-9.
Dayton starting pitcher Mark MacDougall allowed four runs on four hits in five innings.
Six relievers combined to finish the game.
Justin O'Rourke and Yeison Rafael Sanders both pitched scoreless innings to get the game to the eighth.
Bill McGrath was charged with four runs while getting just one out in the eighth.l
Mike Fowler and Vega both recorded an out to end the eighth.
Vega (3-1) would get the win.
Jason Pappas handled the ninth to earn his 13th save.