Milwaukee builds early lead, holds off Sioux Falls for 10-5 win

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Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Milwaukee builds early lead, holds off Sioux Falls for 10-5 win
Summary

Milwaukee surged to an eight-run advantage and weathered a late rally from Sioux Falls, concluding with a 10-5 victory on Saturday in Sioux Falls, SD. The Milkmen took the lead with a sacrifice fly in the second inning and extended it with five runs in the fourth. Sioux Falls managed to score four runs in the seventh, creating a late-game tension as they brought the tying run to the plate. Milwaukee secured the win with a two-run double in the eighth inning. The Canaries, who fall to 38-35, will complete their homestand on Sunday.

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  • Milwaukee scored first with a sacrifice fly in the second inning.
  • The Milkmen opened the game by scoring five runs in the fourth.
  • Sioux Falls narrowed the gap with four runs in the seventh inning.
  • A two-run double in the eighth solidified Milwaukee's lead.
  • Sioux Falls will finish their homestand on Sunday afternoon.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (CANARIES) — Milwaukee jumped out to an eight-run lead and held off a Sioux Falls comeback to top the Birds 10-5 on Saturday. The Milkmen opened the scoring with a sacrifice fly in the second inning and added an RBI single in the third before erupting for five runs in the fourth. […]

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