PCL1 Omaha Storm Chasers

Five-Run Fifth Spurs Royals Win

Published on March 26, 2008 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release


PEORIA, AZ - Down 2-0 entering the fifth inning Wednesday, the Omaha Royals rallied for five runs and a 5-3 victory over the Tacoma Rainiers. The win ups Omaha's Cactus League record to 8-3-1.

Nick Van Stratten ignited the fifth frame outburst with a two-run triple. Irving Falu followed with an RBI single, Mike Aviles doubled home a run and Shane Costa delivered an RBI single for the Royals fifth consecutive hit.

On the mound, right-hander Julio Pimentel started for Omaha. He went five innings, allowing two runs on four hits, while striking out one. Lefty Anthony Bradley worked the next two frames, giving up a run on a hit and a walk. Chris Hayes finished with two hitless innings, walking one batter.

Omaha concludes its Cactus League schedule on Thursday, facing the Oklahoma RedHawks, Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, at the Spring Training facility that the Royals and Rangers organizations share in Surprise, Arizona.

The Royals 2008 season opener is set for Rosenblatt Stadium on Thursday, April 3rd at 7:05 p.m. vs. the Albuquerque Isotopes. For tickets, call the Royals ticket office at (402) 738-5100, or order and print tickets online at www.oroyals.com and at www.Etix.com.

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