PCL1 Omaha Storm Chasers

Brian Bannister Sharp, But Omaha Blanked

Published on March 29, 2010 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release


SURPRISE, AZ - Brian Bannister was effective Monday in his start for Triple-A Omaha, but the Royals were blanked 2-0 by the Portland Beavers in Surprise. Omaha's exhibition record fell to 5-5-1.

Bannister, who is 1-1 with a 5.54 ERA in four Cactus League starts for Kansas City, allowed just one unearned run on four hits over six innings, walking one and fanning four. He's expected to start either the third or fourth regular season game for the parent club, depending on how quickly Gil Meche rebounds from shoulder stiffness.

Omaha managed seven hits, but also bounced into a pair of double plays. Shortstop Juan Rivera collected a pair of singles and a walk in four trips to the plate.

On Tuesday, the Royals face the Oklahoma City RedHawks, the Rangers Triple-A affiliate, at the Spring Training complex shared by Kansas City and Texas in Surprise.

The Royals open their 2010 Pacific Coast League season at Rosenblatt Stadium on Thursday, April 8th at 7:05 p.m., hosting the Memphis Redbirds. For tickets, call (402) 738-5100, or print tickets online at www.oroyals.com.

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