Rusin Masterful in Shutout of Storm Chasers
June 17, 2013 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release
DES MOINES, Iowa - Chris Rusin tossed a complete-game five-hitter as Iowa blanked Omaha, 2-0, Monday afternoon in the last of four meetings at Principal Park. The Storm Chasers dropped three of four in the series to slip to 30-38 and 3 1/2 games behind Memphis in the American Conference North Division as they await the outcome of the Redbirds series finale tonight in Albuquerque.
Rusin allowed singles to Adam Moore and Willy Taveras to open the third inning but retired the next three hitters without the runners advancing. The left-hander stranded Johnny Giavotella at third base in the fourth and then did not allow another runner to advance past first base. He walked one and struck out eight in finishing off his first career complete-game shutout in 94 minor league starts.
Donnie Murphy broke up a scoreless game with a two-out solo home run, his second long ball of the series and sixth of the season, in the fifth inning. Omaha starter Justin Marks set down the next four hitters to close his six-inning stint allowing just three hits while striking out six and not issuing a walk for the first time in his nine Triple-A starts this season. Unfortunately for the Chasers southpaw, he pitched well enough to win but instead wound up losing for a fifth time in as many starts on the road.
Donnie Joseph retired the side in order in the seventh but surrendered a lead off long ball to Brian Bogusevic in the eighth that accounted for the final margin. Iowa has now taken five of the eight contests between the I-80 rivals in a season series that resumes June 27-30 at Werner Park.
• Discuss this story on the Pacific Coast League message board...
Pacific Coast League Stories from June 17, 2013
- Taylor Makes History; Cats Lose Finale, 7-5 - Sacramento River Cats
- Rainiers Sink Sacramento, 7-5 - Tacoma Rainiers
- Tucson victorious over Reno - Tucson Padres
- Isotopes Sweep Redbirds Away - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Aces Split Series with Padres - Reno Aces
- Redbirds Swept in Albuquerque, Lose 4-3 - Memphis Redbirds
- Express Roll to 12-2 Win Against RedHawks - Oklahoma City Baseball Club
- Zephyrs Win Streak Snapped, NOLA Loses 5-3 - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- Sounds Avoid Sweep with 5-3 Win - Nashville Sounds
- RedHawks Announce No Justice Concert - Oklahoma City Baseball Club
- RedHawks vs. Express - Game Notes - June 17, 2013 - Oklahoma City Baseball Club
- Rusin Masterful in Shutout of Storm Chasers - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Heston Named PCL Pitcher Of The Week - Fresno Grizzlies
- PCL Weekly Honors Go To Jacobs and Heston - PCL1
- Raley Field Named One of the "Most Vegetarian-Friendly Minor League Ballparks" - Sacramento River Cats
- Bees to Welcome 10,000,000th Fan to Spring Mobile Ballpark - Salt Lake Bees
- Isotopes Announce 50¢ Hot Dog Night - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Aces Announce Upcoming Promotions - Reno Aces
- Omaha Storm Chasers June 17th Game Notes - Omaha Storm Chasers
- 2nd Annual "Peanut Free Night" Leads Off Four-Day Homestand - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Reno Eases by Padres - Tucson Padres
- Nine-Run First Boosts Reno to Victory - Reno Aces
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Omaha Storm Chasers Stories
- Omaha Falls Behind in Series with 9-1 Loss to Nashville
- Chasers Lose in Extras to Nashville, 6-5
- Omaha Steals Game One Of Opening Series Against Nashville 10-9
- Omaha Wraps-Up Series with 6-1 Win against Gwinnett
- Logan Porter Named International League Player of the Week
