Matt Wallner homers as Saints top Bats 4-1 at CHS Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 3:17 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The St. Paul Saints secured their eighth consecutive victory over the Louisville Bats, winning 4-1 on Friday night at CHS Field. Matt Wallner hit his 21st home run of the season and went 2 for 2 with two runs and two RBIs. Aaron Sabato also homered, contributing to the Saints' scoring, while their pitching limited the Bats to just three hits. Kendry Rojas set the tone with a stellar start, allowing no hits through three innings. The win improved St. Paul’s season record against Louisville to 15-4 as they aim for a six-game sweep this weekend. The teams are set to play again at 6:37 p.m. Saturday.
- •Saints improve to 65-46, 15-4 against Bats this season.
- •Wallner hits his 21st homer, adding two RBIs.
- •Sabato also contributes with a home run.
- •Saints allowed just three hits in the game.
- •Next matchup is Saturday at 6:37 p.m.
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — Matt Wallner hits 21st homer as Saints beat Bats once again
"St. Paul ran its season record against Louisville to 15-4 with an eighth consecutive victory over the Bats, 4-1, at CHS Field Friday night. Outfielder Matt Wallner, making the most of his continued minor-league exile, hit his 21st homer of the season for the Saints as part of a 2 for 2 evening at the plate with a walk, two runs scored and two RBI. First baseman Aaron Sabato also homered, as ...
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