PCL1 Omaha Storm Chasers

Late Wildness Plagues Chasers in 9-6 Defeat

Published on June 1, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release


OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - The Storm Chasers took a 6-3 lead in the 7th, but couldn't overcome their own wildness in a 9-6 loss to Oklahoma City on Thursday night at Bricktown Ballpark.

Omaha took the lead in the top of the 2nd. Cam Gallagher singled, went to 2nd on a groundout, and scored on a 2-out single by Logan Moon .

The Dodgers responded with a pair of 2-out runs in the home half of the 2nd. After Jon Dziedzic retired the first two batters, Matt Beaty doubled, Rocky Gale singled in Beaty, Jake Peter singled, and Tim Locastro singled to drive in Gale for a 2-1 OKC lead.

Kyle Farmer added to Oklahoma City's lead with a home run in the bottom of the 3rd, making it 3-1.

The Chasers rallied to tie it in the top of the 6th. Adalberto Mondesi doubled, and with 1 out, Ryan O'Hearn and Cam Gallagher smashed back-to-back doubles to score 2 runs and even the game at 3-3.

Brett Pill worked 5.1 innings for the Dodgers, allowing 3 runs, 8 hits, and 1 walk. He struck out 4.

Jon Dziedzic pitched 5.2 frames for Omaha; he scattered 3 runs on 6 hits, with 3 strikeouts and 1 walk.

The Chasers surged ahead in the top of the 7th. With 2 away, Adalberto Mondesi walked, Frank Schwindel singled against Josh Sborz. Edward Paredes was brought in to face Ryan O'Hearn, and Paredes uncorked a wild pitch to allow Mondesi to score the go-ahead run. O'Hearn then singled, bringing in Schwindel, and Cam Gallagher doubled home O'Hearn to put Omaha ahead 6-3.

The lead immediately shrunk to 6-5 in the bottom of the 7th. Luis Vasquez issued 2 walks, and was relieved by Wily Peralta , who walked another to load the bases. Henry Ramos singled in 2 runs, but Peralta was able to strand the other runners to keep Omaha narrowly ahead.

But the Dodgers capitalized on further wildness from Mike Broadway (L, 3-1) in the bottom of the 8th. Broadway walked Mike Peter, hit Tim Locastro, gave up a single to Alex Verdugo, and hit Kyle Farmer to force in a run. Edwin Rios singled in another run to give OKC a 7-6 lead. Verdugo then scored on a fielder's choice, beating a throw home from Mondesi at shortstop. Matt Beaty followed with a sacrifice fly, making it 9-6.

J.T. Chargois (W, 1-0) threw a scoreless 8th inning, and was the pitcher of record when the Dodgers took the lead. Joe Broussard (S, 2) pitched the 9th for his 2nd save of the season.

The Storm Chasers (23-30) will continue the series tomorrow evening at 7:05. RHP Heath Fillmyer (3-4, 5.58) will toss for Omaha, while Oklahoma City will counter with LHP Manny Banuelos (5-3, 3.24).

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.

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