Mark Hamburger became the first American Association pitcher to reach 10 wins, working seven innings as the Saints completed a sweep of the Salina Stockade with a 7-2 victory at CHS Field.
Minnesota Scene: Saints' Mark Hamburger wins 10th game
Behind its ace and All-Star game starter, St. Paul completed a sweep of Salina.
July 24, 2017 at 4:29AM
St. Paul (34-27) trails first-place Winniped by a game in the North Division.
Hamburger, who will start Tuesday's All-Star Game in Ottawa, allowed at least one runner on base in six of his seven innings, but allowed only two runs.
The Saints took a 2-1 lead in the second without benefit of a hit, then broke it open with a five-run fourth that included Ben Buerkle's two-run double.
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