The Sioux Falls Canaries announced three key signings on Monday, receiving pitcher Josh Giles from the Amarillo Sox in exchange for a player to be named later while inking free agent outfielder Drew Muren and catcher Dallas Tarleton.
The Sioux Falls Canaries agreed to a trade on Tuesday that will bring to one of most highly regarded young talents in independent baseball to Sioux Falls Stadium.
Nick Van Stratten has another accolade to add to the honors for his outstanding 2013 season.
The Sioux Falls Canaries outfielder has been named to Baseball America’s 2013 All-Independent Leagues Team.
The Sioux Falls Canaries finished the 2013 campaign on a high note, beating the Amarillo Sox 4-3 to capture the rubber game and season finale. The win also eliminated the Sox from playoff contention in the American Association.
The Sioux Falls Canaries suffered a lopsided 12-2 loss to the Amarillo Sox on Sunday afternoon at Sioux Falls Stadium to set up a rubber game for the season finale on Monday.
The Sioux Falls Canaries scored early and often en route to a 10-3 victory over the Amarillo Sox on Saturday night before 3,898 fans at Sioux Falls Stadium.
With a taxed bullpen late in the season, the Sioux Falls Canaries needed their starting pitcher to go deep into the game on Friday. Kyle Ruwe did that and more in his final start.
Ruwe threw his third complete game of the year on 142 pitches, leading the Canaries to a 7-1 win over the Sioux City Explorers.