Chasers Take Series in Reno with 9-2 Win
Published on June 19, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release
RENO, NV - The Storm Chasers used a 6-run 7th inning to pull away from Reno, as Omaha defeated the Aces 9-2 on Tuesday afternoon at Greater Nevada Field.
Omaha scored in the top of the 2nd, as Lucas Duda doubled, went to 3rd on a passed ball, and scored on a sacrifice fly by Frank Schwindel .
Reno responded with a pair of their own in the bottom of the inning, on 2-out RBI hits by Evan Marzilli and Kristopher Negron, giving the Aces a 2-1 lead.
The Chasers answered with a 2-run top of the 3rd. Corey Toups walked, Billy Burns singled, and Jorge Bonifacio lined a 2-out single to left center. Toups scored on the hit, and when a relay to 2nd was overthrown by Kevin Cron, Burns scored as well, putting Omaha ahead 3-2.
Scott Barlow threw 4 innings for Omaha, allowing 2 runs on 5 hits. He struck out 6 and did not issue a walk.
Robby Ray (L, 0-1) tossed 4.1 frames for Reno on a rehab appearance; he was charged with 3 runs, 3 hits, and 1 walk. He struck out 9.
After a tense 6 innings, the Chasers broke the game open with 6 runs in the top of the 7th. Logan Moon doubled, Jack Lopez singled, and Corey Toups reached on a bunt hit to load the bases. Billy Burns delivered a 2-run single, Jorge Bonifacio singled in another, and Lucas Duda crushed a 3-run homer to make it 9-2 Omaha.
Luis Vasquez (W, 2-1) pitched 2.1 strong innings of relief, striking out 5. Sam Selman recorded the final 2 outs in the 7th, and returned for a scoreless 8th. Kevin Lenik closed out the game in the 9th, sealing a series victory and a winning road trip.
The Storm Chasers (33-37) will be off tomorrow, before beginning an action-packed 4-game home series against Oklahoma City on Thursday. RHP Josh Staumont (1-1, 1.95) will toss for Omaha, while the Dodgers will send LHP Manny Banuelos (7-3, 3.14) to the hill. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05, and it will be a Thirsty Thursday and a Copa De La Diversion game at Werner Park.
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.
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