Nashville Drops Series Finale against El Paso
August 1, 2019 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Nashville Sounds News Release
NASHVILLE - The Sounds dropped their series finale to the El Paso Chihuahuas 8-5 after allowing 18 hits. Eli White led the way for the Sounds offense with three hits.
A solo home run by Estaban Quiroz in the second inning was the first run of the game for El Paso. They scored two more runs in the third inning when Ty France hit a two-run single to make the score 3-0, Chihuahuas.
Three runs in the bottom of the fourth by Nashville tied the game up. Andy Ibanez led the inning off with a home run, his 13th of the season. Eli White hit a double that scored Nick Solak and White scored on an RBI single by Patrick Wisdom to tie the game at 3.
El Paso retook the lead in the top of the fifth inning with two runs. Boog Powell became France's third RBI of the game and he scored on a Jason Vosler double to take the 5-3 lead.
The Chihuhuas scored three more in the sixth inning. Michael Gettys hit a solo home run and Boog Powell hit a two-run single to score Webster Rivas and Travis Jankowski. That pushed the score to 8-3.
The Sounds got a run back in the bottom of the sixth inning. Nick Solak hit an RBI double that scored Ronald Guzman to cut the El Paso lead 8-4.
One more run was scored for the Sounds in the bottom of the seventh inning. Ibanez hit an automatic double in to score Adam Moore. That would be all either team scored for the remainder of the game as El Paso beat Nashville 8-5.
Tomorrow begins the second part of Nashville's seven-game homestand with a four-game series versus Albuquerque. With first pitch at 7:05 p.m., right-hander Tim Dillard (6-8, 5.00) will start for Nashville versus Albuquerque's left-hander Chris Rusin (1-2, 6.30).
Post-Game Notes
With tonight's 8-5 loss, the Sounds dropped to 45-63 in 2019.
Nashville starter Seth Maness allowed 15 hits tonight and earned the loss. The 15 hits allowed was a career-high for Maness. He also set the season team-high for Nashville, topping Tim Dillard who allowed 14 hits to Oklahoma City on June 30. The franchise record is 16 hits allowed by Jamie Werly on August 18, 1981.
Nick Solak's double was his eighth extra-base hit of the season for Nashville. He has 14 hits for Nashville this season. 31 of Solak's 56 hits in Triple-A Durham were extra-base hits.
Eli White's three hits tied his season-high, achieving the feat for a fifth time. The last time he did so was on June 24 at New Orleans.
The 2019 season is the 42nd in Nashville Sounds franchise history and first as the Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. Single-game tickets are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com.
Pacific Coast League Stories from August 1, 2019
- France Leads Chihuahuas to Series Win at Nashville - El Paso Chihuahuas
- Eighth-inning comeback gives River Cats another series win - Sacramento River Cats
- River Cats Scratch Flying Chanclas in Series Rubber Match - San Antonio Missions
- Nashville Drops Series Finale against El Paso - Nashville Sounds
- Aces to Host Annual Amplify Life Camp Lotsafun Baseball Game - Reno Aces
- Nashville Sounds Game Information: Nashville Sounds (45-62) vs. El Paso Chihuahuas (64-45) - Nashville Sounds
- Game Notes vs. Iowa - Reno Aces
- Game Notes: Memphis Redbirds (47-62) vs Albuquerque Isotopes (45-64) - Memphis Redbirds
- Game Notes: Flying Chanclas de San Antonio vs. Sacramento River Cats - San Antonio Missions
- OKC Dodgers Game Notes - August 1, 2019 - Oklahoma City Comets
- Chasers Rip Rainiers 14-11 - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Mexican League Soccer Returns to West Sacramento this October - Sacramento River Cats
- Sandlot Night at AutoZone Park Slated for Friday, August 16 - Memphis Redbirds
- Moving On, Minus Two Standouts - San Antonio Missions
- Dodgers Take Game 2 - Salt Lake Bees
- Aviators Hold off Baby Cakes 9-7, Pull Closer to First Place - Las Vegas Aviators
- Corcino, Dodgers Cut Down Bees - Oklahoma City Comets
- Aces Win Streaked Snapped against Iowa - Reno Aces
- Rainiers Rally in Ninth, Fall Short in Slugfest with Omaha - Tacoma Rainiers
- I-Cubs Topple Aces - Iowa Cubs
- Aviators Hold off 'Cakes Rally - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- Round Rock Blanks Fresno for Second Straight Night - Round Rock Express
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.
