Matt Wallner's walk-off single lifts Saints past Omaha, 6-5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:46 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Matt Wallner delivered a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning, completing a two-run rally that led the St. Paul Saints to a 6-5 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers on Friday at CHS Field. Alan Roden tied the game with a solo home run just before Wallner's decisive hit, marking the Saints' first win of the season in a game they trailed after eight innings. Roden, returning from injury, had a strong performance with three hits, including the tying home run. The Saints had previously struggled against Omaha, recently being swept in a doubleheader earlier this season.
- •Matt Wallner hit a walk-off single to win the game.
- •Alan Roden tied the score with a solo home run.
- •The Saints were trailing after eight innings before the rally.
- •Roden was 3 for 4 in his return from injury.
- •The Saints previously lost to Omaha in a doubleheader.
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — Matt Wallner stars as Saints top Omaha in 10 innings
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"Saturday night at CHS Field featured another encore appearance of “The Matt Wallner Show.” The Saints slugger was in “Feast Mode” against vs. Omaha, going 3 for 5 with two homers, three RBI and three runs scored — including the game-winning tally — as St. Paul defeated the Storm Chasers 7-6 in 10 innings. Not to be overshadowed by the outfielder’s efforts, Cody Morrissette also went 3 for 5, ...
"Matt Wallner’s RBI single completed a two-run, ninth-inning rally as the Saints walked off Omaha, 6-5, on Friday at CHS Field. It was the Saints’ first victory in a game they trailed after eight innings (1-27). Alan Roden tied the score 5-5 with a solo home run and Gabby Gonzalez followed with a double. With Henry Genth pinch-running, Wallner looped a single into right-center to plate the ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 2:46 AMMatt Wallner stars as Saints top Omaha in 10 innings
Saturday night at CHS Field featured another encore appearance of “The Matt Wallner Show.” The Saints slugger was in “Feast Mode” against vs. Omaha, going 3 for 5 with two homers, three RBI and three runs scored — including the game-winning tally — as St. Paul defeated the Storm Chasers 7-6 in 10 innings. Not to be overshadowed by the outfielder’s efforts, Cody Morrissette also went 3 for 5, ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 4:46 AMMatt Wallner drives in winning run in Saints’ walk-off win
Matt Wallner’s RBI single completed a two-run, ninth-inning rally as the Saints walked off Omaha, 6-5, on Friday at CHS Field. It was the Saints’ first victory in a game they trailed after eight innings (1-27). Alan Roden tied the score 5-5 with a solo home run and Gabby Gonzalez followed with a double. With Henry Genth pinch-running, Wallner looped a single into right-center to plate the ...
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