Dziedzic Dazzles, Omaha Wins 5th Straight 2-1
Published on May 26, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release
Omaha starting pitcher Jonathan Dziedzic faced one batter above the minimum over six excellent innings of work and reliever Wily Peralta notched a three-inning save, while shortstop Adalberto Mondesi crushed his third home run of the season as the Storm Chasers earned their fifth straight victory in a 2-1 triumph over the Round Rock Express on Saturday night at Werner Park.
Dziedzic's (6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 6 K) resume was nearly spotless save for a pair of singles, retiring 17 of 19 batters faced, including 13 in a row at one point. Express 3B Andy Ibanez tallied a two-out single in the first before Dziedzic cruised into sixth without allowing another baserunner before SS Nick Noonan 's one-out knock in that frame.
Peralta (3.0 IP, 2 H, R, ER, BB, 5 K) notched his first save of the season and fifth of his professional career by firing the final three frames. Round Rock starter Yohander Mendez (7.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K) suffered the defeat despite a quality outing, while reliever Tim Lincecum (1.0 IP, BB, 2 K) tossed a scoreless eighth of support.
Storm Chasers CF Billy Burns roped a leadoff double in the bottom of the first and then took third on a sacrifice bunt before coming across on DH Frank Schwindel 's RBI groundout to give Omaha a 1-0 lead. Mondesi then mashed a solo shot to left in the sixth to extend that advantage to two. The Express cut the deficit in half when 1B Tommy Joseph blasted a solo shot, however Round Rock would not threaten from that point on.
The only batter with a two-hit effort from either side was Omaha RF Paulo Orlando (2-3), through Burns (1-2, R, 2B, BB) reached base twice thanks to his two-bagger and a base on balls. 2B Humberto Arteaga recorded one hit in three at-bats and over his last six contests has tallied a knock in 14 of his last 22 at-bats, while Burns has hits in 14 of his most recent 16 contests. The five-game win streak is the longest for the Storm Chasers since posting a five-game stretch last season between May 25-29.
Omaha will attempt to win their sixth straight matchup on Sunday evening with a special 7:05pm Memorial Day Weekend start time. RHP Heath Fillmyer (3-3, 4.80) is expected to toe the rubber for the Storm Chasers, while RHP Yovani Gallardo (0-1, 4.55) is slated to get the nod for Round Rock.
Tickets are still available for that game and all Storm Chasers contests throughout the 2018 season, and may be purchased at www.omahastormchasers.com/tickets as well as by calling the Werner Park Ticket Office at (402) 738-5100.
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