Chasers Shut out by Clippers in Series Finale
August 8, 2021 - International League (IL)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Omaha Storm Chasers mustered four hits on Sunday, losing, 4-0, to the Columbus Clippers in the series finale at Huntington Park. Omaha (47-35) and Columbus (37-45) split the six-game series and the Chasers post a 5-7 record for the two-week road trip.
The Clippers scored all four runs in the first two innings. After a leadoff single by Alex Call in the bottom of the first, Daniel Johnson hit a two-run homer against right-hander Eddie Butler (Loss, 4-2) to put Columbus ahead, 2-0. The Clippers doubled their lead in the second when Call brought in two with an RBI double down the left-field line.
The Chasers recorded one hit and three total baserunners against right-hander Cody Morris, who made his Triple-A debut, striking out eight in 4.0 scoreless innings. Left-hander Logan Allen (Win, 2-3) struck out six in 5.0 shutout innings of relief.
Butler ended his outing by retiring the last 11 batters he faced and 13 of the last 14. Right-hander Carlos Sanabria, right-hander Grant Gavin, and right-hander Dylan Coleman combined for 3.0 scoreless and hitless innings of relief. Butler, Sanabria, Gavin, and Coleman combined to retire 16 consecutive clippers between the third and ninth innings.
The Storm Chasers return to Werner Park on Tuesday to begin a two-week homestand with the first game of a six-game series against the Iowa Cubs (CHC). First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CT and coverage begins at 6:45 p.m. CT with the Sarpy County Tourism Pregame Show on 1180 The Zone. For tickets and more information, please visit omahastormchasers.com, call the Werner Park Ticket Office at (402) 738-5100 and follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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