Chasers Grounded by Redbirds, 4-2
July 6, 2018 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release
MEMPHIS, TN - Daniel Poncedeleon's strong outing paced Memphis to their first win of the series, as the Redbirds defeated the Storm Chasers 4-2 on Friday night at AutoZone Park.
Omaha struck first in the top of the 2nd. Paulo Orlando lashed a 2-out single, stole 2nd, and scored on a single by Cam Gallagher to put Omaha ahead 1-0.
Memphis responded in the bottom of the 2nd. Carson Kelly singled, Randy Arozarena doubled, and Max Schrock drove home Kelly with an RBI groundout. Wilfredo Tovar then gave the Redbirds a 2-1 lead with a single, plating Arozarena.
Memphis made it 3-1 in the bottom of the 3rd, as Oscar Mercado singled, stole 2nd, and scored on a base hit by Carson Kelly.
Eric Stout (L, 2-3) went 2.2 innings in a spot-start for Omaha; he was charged with 3 runs on 5 hits, with 3 strikeouts and no walks.
Adolis Garcia launched a solo home run to center field in the bottom of the 5th inning against Luis Vasquez , making it 4-1 Memphis. Vasquez turned in a strong relief performance, allowing just 1 run over 4.1 frames. Michael Mariot held Memphis off the board in the bottom of the 8th.
Daniel Poncedeleon (W, 8-3), however, held the Chasers to 1 run on 2 hits over 6 innings. He struck out 7 and walked 3.
Matt Bowman, Tyler Lyons, and Andrew Morales (S, 2) each threw single innings to close out the win for the Redbirds, snapping Omaha's 2-game winning run. Jack Lopez did pull the Chasers to within 4-2 with his 3rd home run of the season in the 9th.
The Storm Chasers (40-46) will continue the series in Memphis tomorrow night at 6:35. Omaha will send LHP Jake Kalish (3-2, 2.63) to the mound , while the Redbirds will counter with RHP Chris Ellis (1-0, 4.26).
Single-game tickets are available for all remaining 2018 Storm Chasers home contests, and may be purchased online at www.omahastormchasers.com/tickets, or through the Werner Park Ticket Office during open hours from noon until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday either in-person or by calling (402) 738-5100.
Pacific Coast League Stories from July 6, 2018
- Rainiers Bats Come Alive In 8-4 Victory Over Isotopes - Tacoma Rainiers
- Craig Helps El Paso Slam Door on Salt Lake 7-3 - El Paso Chihuahuas
- Bees Doomed by Seventh Inning in Loss - Salt Lake Bees
- OKC Loses Ninth Straight Home Game Friday in Bricktown - Oklahoma City Comets
- Redbirds Top Omaha Behind Dominant Poncedeleon - Memphis Redbirds
- Express Snag Fifth Straight with 3-1 Win over Dodgers - Round Rock Express
- 'Cakes and Sox Split Twin Bill - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- Chasers Grounded by Redbirds, 4-2 - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Revere's Triple Not Enough to Complete Comeback - Salt Lake Bees
- Reno Aces Game Notes vs. Sacramento - Reno Aces
- Nashville Sounds Game Information: Iowa Cubs (31-54) at Nashville Sounds (39-45) - Nashville Sounds
- Fresno's A.J. Reed to Compete in Triple-A Home Run Derby on July 9 - Fresno Grizzlies
- Game Notes: Memphis Redbirds (53-34) vs Omaha Storm Chasers (40-45) - Memphis Redbirds
- Patrick Wisdom Selected for Triple-A Home Run Derby - Memphis Redbirds
- Top Sluggers Set to Compete in Triple-A Home Run Derby - PCL1
- Luis Urias Selected for 2018 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game - El Paso Chihuahuas
- Keith Johnson Selected to Coach at MLB Futures Game - Salt Lake Bees
- OKC Dodgers Game Notes - July 5, 2018 - Oklahoma City Comets
- Salt Lake Bees Manger Keith Johnson Selected to Coach at MLB Futures Game - Salt Lake Bees
- OKC Dodgers Baseball Foundation and Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Partner for Tonight's 50/50 Raffle - Oklahoma City Comets
- Yasmany Tomas Delivers Game Winner in Ninth Inning - Reno Aces
- Fresno falls to Las Vegas 12-5 Thursday night - Fresno Grizzlies
- Down eight, River Cats mount comeback but fall short - Sacramento River Cats
- Chihuahuas Strand Salt Lake in 3-2 Victory - El Paso Chihuahuas
- Redbirds Blanked by Omaha - Memphis Redbirds
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.
