Ty Madden’s second Triple-A start went a little better, and the offense build a big early lead and hung on late to take the first of six games.
Madden got through the top of the first with just a walk allowed, and his offense went to work. Buddy Kennedy walked with one out and Jace Jung singled him to second. Keston Hiura smoked a double to center field to plate Kennedy. Bligh Madris followed with a double as well, scoring Jung and Hiura both, and then Madris rode home on a Dillon Dingler single. 4-0 Hens.
Madden would allow solo shots to left-handed hitters in both the second and third inning.