The Saltdogs let the sweep get away, and haven't swept the Redhawks in Fargo, North Dakota, since 2002.
The Saltdogs right fielder hit two home runs, including a seventh-inning grand slam, on his way to six RBIs Wednesday in Fargo, North Dakota.
Max Murphy, a season-long nemesis for the Saltdogs, had four RBIs, including a three-run homer, as Winnipeg handed Lincoln a third straight loss.
Sunday: Lake Country 5, Lincoln 0
Devin Conn notched his first save of the season, becoming the eighth different Saltdogs' pitcher to record a save this summer.
After missing the 2022 baseball season in the United States due to late international paperwork, Abdallah Aris has been a staple in the Lincoln Saltdogs rotation.
Jason Rogers thought his final at-bat came in early September of 2022.
Holmberg allowed just one run in eight innings to improve to 4-0.
Abdallah Aris stuck out nine batters, the most by a Saltdogs pitcher this season, and Lincoln scored four runs in the third inning to snap a three-game losing streak.
Milwaukee's four-run fourth inning set the stage for a three-game sweep of Lincoln.
Lincoln had taken a 5-3 lead in the 11th inning, but could prevent a walk-off rally by the Milkmen.
Milwaukee's seven-run second inning included a grand slam as part of three consecutive homers.
Saltdogs starter David Holmberg gave up a run in the first inning Saturday, then nothing else over a season-high seven innings to improve to 3-0.
Luke Roskam had a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the fifth inning, and four pitchers combined to give up just two hits in 4 2/3 shutout innings as Lincoln snapped a three-game losing streak.
Luke Roskam stayed hot with another homer, but the Explorers scored two runs in the fifth and sixth innings in a 4-2 win.
Max Murphy hit two home runs for the Goldeyes, racking up five RBIs, and Winnipeg tacked on two doubles.
Canaries fly past Saltdogs
Lincoln played Winnipeg on Thursday night. Here's a recap of the game, and a look ahead.
Zane Zurbrugg turned on the second pitch of the game for his first home run of the season and Lincoln capitalized for two quick runs in the first inning.
As Luke Roskam's batting average dipped to a season-low last week, the former Husker sought good karma. He got it on Tuesday.
Saturday: Lincoln 8, Sioux Falls 2
Eight of Kansas City's nine hitters recorded a hit with six of them recording at least two hits.
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A Nate Samson three-run blast and three strikeouts from Nic Laio in the 10th inning helped the Saltdogs end a five-game skid.
Right-hander Josh Roeder allowed two runs over seven innings. Roeder’s start was the longest for a Saltdog this year.
Lincoln's Abdallah Aris escaped a bases-loaded jam early, but neither the Saltdogs nor Fargo-Moorhead could escape Mother Nature at Newman Outdoor Field.
Held scoreless in the top of the 11th, Sam Dexter walked off the Saltdogs with a two-run blast to rally the RedHawks in the bottom half.
Saturday: Sioux City 16, Lincoln 5.
Fargo-Moorhead gets two first-inning runs and 10 strikeouts from starter Davis Feldman to win 2-0 at Haymarket Park on Thursday.
A look at the highlights from the Saltdogs' game.
Luke Roskam gives the Saltdogs the lead for good in a 16-12 win in Sioux Falls on Friday.