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Katin Delivers Sounds Extra-Inning Win

June 10, 2010 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Nashville Sounds News Release


OMAHA, Neb. - Brendan Katin's two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning gave the Nashville Sounds a 6-4 win over the division-rival Omaha Royals on Thursday night at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in the opener of a four-game set.

After Sounds left fielder Trent Oeltjen led off the 10th frame with a line drive single to center, Katin belted his sixth homer of the season over the left field wall. All six of Katin's home runs have been hit on the road while three of his long balls have given Nashville the lead this season.

The Sounds (33-26) fourth extra-inning win of the season moved the club to a 14-5 divisional record, the best among the 16 PCL clubs.

Five Sounds players recorded multi-hits, while Mat Gamel and Luis Cruz both added three hits in the victory.

After an Irving Falu single in the opening frame off starter Chuck Lofgren, Omaha left fielder Alex Gordon crushed a two-run home run to right-center for a 2-0 Royals lead, his 10th long ball of the season. Omaha added another run in the next inning for a 3-0 advantage, as Edwin Bellorin knocked in the next run on a sacrifice fly to left field.

The Sounds scored four runs in the top of the sixth inning to took a quick 4-3 lead. After an Oletjen double and Katin single, Erick Almonte brought home Oeltjen for the first run with a double to center. Gamel then hit his first Triple-A home run of the season for the Sounds over the left field wall, a three-run shot that put Nashville ahead.

The Royals plated one run to tie the game in the bottom of the eighth inning. With two outs and runners on first and third, Brandon Kintzler came into the contest to relieve Mitch Stetter and gave up an RBI single to pinch hitter Scott Thorman that tied the game at 4-4. Kintzler then induced a groundout to get out of the jam and end the inning.

Lofgren picked up the no decision after pitching five innings for the Sounds, surrendering three runs on three hits and four walks with four strikeouts.

Tim Dillard fanned three while giving up one hit over 1 2/3 innings. Kintzler (1-0) picked up his first Triple-A victory, throwing 1 1/3 frames in relief. Jeff Bennett earned his first save after throwing a scoreless 10th inning.

Making his second rehab assignment start for the Kansas City Royals as he rebounds from rotator cuff inflammation, Omaha starting pitcher John Parrish threw one inning while striking out one. Philip Humber followed and allowed four runs while scattering nine hits with four strikeouts. Josh Rupe (0-1) took the loss.

The Sounds and Royals are scheduled to play at 7:05 pm on Friday evening at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in the second game of a four-game series. Left-hander Chase Wright (4-2, 3.73) takes the mound for the Sounds against Omaha righty Luis Mendoza (3-4, 3.48).

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