Hernandez Keys Chasers 3rd Straight Shutout in 2-0 Win

Published on August 10, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release

ROUND ROCK, TX (August 10) - Arnaldo Hernandez didn't allow a baserunner until the 6th inning, and the Storm Chasers collected their 3rd consecutive shutout and 4th straight victory as they edged Round Rock 2-0 on Friday night at Dell Diamond.

Omaha took the lead in the top of the 2nd, as Donnie DeWees walked, stole 2nd, and scored on a single by Jack Lopez .

Hernandez (W, 3-1) made that lead hold up through 7 stellar innings. He carred a Perfect Game into the bottom of the 6th, retiring the first 17 batters he faced. Hernandez allowed 2 total hits, while striking out 4 and walking none.

Chris Rowley (L, 0-3) took a tough-luck loss for Round Rock. He yielded only 1 run on 1 hit in 7 frames, with 3 strikeouts and 4 walks.

Blaine Boyer tossed a scoreless 8th inning, and the Chasers padded their lead in the top of the 9th. Nicky Lopez singled, Frank Schwindel extended his hitting streak to 17 games with a single, and Cam Gallagher brougth Lopez home with a safety squeeze, making it 2-0 Omaha.

Boyer recorded the first two outs in the 9th, and Richard Lovelady (S, 6) notched the final out, giving Omaha another victory and a 29-consecutive-inning scoreless streak.

The Storm Chasers (54-62) will continue the series at Dell Diamond tomorrow at 6:05. LHP Jake Kalish (5-5, 3.39) will face Round Rock's RHP Adrian Sampson (5-4, 4.33).

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.

Pacific Coast League Stories from August 10, 2018

• Blash, Walsh Lead Bees over Rainiers - Salt Lake Bees
• Rainiers Bounced By Bees, 10-4 - Tacoma Rainiers
• I-Cubs Bake the 'Cakes, 4-2 - Iowa Cubs
• Redbirds Turn Slow Start into 8-4 Win - Memphis Redbirds
• Bassitt's Arm, Barret's Bat Lead Sounds to 11th Straight Win - Nashville Sounds
• Brooks Quality Start Can't Break Sounds Rhythm - Colorado Springs Sky Sox
• Sloppy Inning Snaps Baby Cakes' Win Streak - New Orleans Baby Cakes
• Hernandez Keys Chasers 3rd Straight Shutout in 2-0 Win - Omaha Storm Chasers
• Round Rock Narrowly Bested by Omaha, 2-0 - Round Rock Express
• Nashville Sounds Game Information: Nashville Sounds (60-55) at Colorado Springs Sky Sox (60-53) - Nashville Sounds
• Reno Aces Game Notes at Las Vegas - Reno Aces
• OKC Dodgers Game Notes - August 10, 2018 - Oklahoma City Comets
• Memphis Redbirds Homestand Highlights (August 13-19) - Memphis Redbirds
• Game Notes: Memphis Redbirds (72-44) at Oklahoma City Dodgers (61-52) -- - Memphis Redbirds
• Sounds Begin Seven-Game Homestand Monday - Nashville Sounds
• Vargas Extends Franchise Record with 33-Game Hit Streak - Reno Aces
• Tanielu and Tucker power Grizzlies past Isotopes 3-2 - Fresno Grizzlies
• Pair of solo homers back Stratton's gem - Sacramento River Cats
• Sacramento Out-Homers El Paso - El Paso Chihuahuas
• Express Struggles Continue After 9-0 Loss to Storm Chasers - Round Rock Express
• Winning Streak Runs to 10 Games as Sounds Rout Sky Sox - Nashville Sounds

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Omaha Storm Chasers Stories

• 2025 Storm Chasers Season Summary
• Storm Chasers' Mike Brown Named 2025 International League Home Clubhouse Manager of the Year
• Storm Chasers Highlight 2025 Community Service Efforts
• Cosmic Takeover Tour Touching Down at Werner Park on May 9, 2026
• Cosmic Takeover Tour Touching Down at Werner Park on May 9, 2026