PCL1 Oklahoma City Comets

Dodgers Leave Colorado Springs with 4-3 Win

Published on June 17, 2015 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Oklahoma City Comets News Release


Colorado Springs, Colo. - The Oklahoma City Dodgers broke a tie in the top of the 11th inning on their way to a 4-3 win Wednesday afternoon against the Colorado Springs Sky Sox at Security Service Field.

With a runner at third base and one out, pinch hitter O'Koyea Dickson hit a sacrifice fly to score Brian Burgamy for a one-run advantage. In the bottom of the inning, Colorado Springs stranded runners at second and third base to end the game.

League-leading Oklahoma City improved to 43-22 overall and to 24-11 in road games.

The Dodgers won their three-game series against the Sky Sox, 2-1, and remain undefeated in road series this season.

The Sky Sox scored first in the second inning. Robinzon Diaz and Logan Schafer hit back-to-back singles, and Diaz later scored on a throwing error by Oklahoma City pitcher Ian Thomas for a 1-0 lead.

Corey Seager led off the top of the fourth inning with a double, then scored on a RBI triple by Austin Barnes with one out to tie the game, 1-1. The triple was Barnes' first of the season, as he collected his seventh RBI in four games.

Scott Schebler followed with a RBI single to bring home Barnes for the first lead of the day for Oklahoma City, 2-1.

The Sky Sox scored twice in the seventh inning to take 3-2 lead. Diaz doubled, then scored on a fielder's choice. Matt Long added a RBI single with two outs.

The Dodgers tied the game, 3-3, in the eighth inning. Hector Olivera reached first base on a fielding error by Colorado Springs shortstop Yadiel Rivera. Seager followed with his second double of the day to score Olivera and knot the game, 3-3.

The game remained tied until the 11th inning - marking the sixth extra-inning game of the season for Oklahoma City. The Dodgers are now 3-3 in extra-inning games.

Oklahoma City starting pitcher Thomas allowed just one run and five hits over six innings. Reliever David Huff got the win to improve to 3-0, pitching two scoreless frames. Juan Gonzalez picked up his second save of the season with the Dodgers.

Pitcher Wirfin Obispo (0-1) was hit with the loss for the Sky Sox, allowing the go-ahead run in the 11th inning.

Barnes and Andy Wilkins led Oklahoma City with three hits apiece.

The Dodgers return home to Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark to open a four-game series against the Memphis Redbirds at 7:05 p.m. tomorrow on a $2 Thursday. Fans can enjoy soft drinks, bottled water and select 16-ounce beers for just $2.

Tickets are available through the box office on S. Mickey Mantle Drive, by calling (405) 218-1000, or ordering through okcdodgers.com. Live coverage begins at 6:35 p.m. on AM 1340 "The Game," 1340thegame.com, or through the free iHeartRadio mobile app.

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