The Winnipeg Goldeyes kept their championship hopes alive Monday night in a 17-inning finish at Shaw Park against the Wichita Wingnuts.
The Fish rallied to overcome the Wingnuts 4-3 to tie the American Association Championship Series 2-2.
Tied 3-3 in the bottom of the 17th inning, Casey Turgeon led off with an infield single. On a 1-2 count, David Rohm followed with a double into the right-field corner that scored Turgeon with the winning run.
With the win, the Goldeyes improved to 19-15 all-time when facing elimination in the postseason.
Game five of the best-of-five American Association Championship Series is tonight at Shaw Park at 7:05 p.m. Edwin Carl (9-4) takes the mound for Winnipeg. Tickets are on sale by calling 1-855-GOLDEYE, visiting Ticketmaster.ca/goldeyes, or at the Shaw Park box office.
