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Nashville Sounds Game Information: Colorado Springs Sky Sox (19-11) at Nashville Sounds (15-15)

May 8, 2018 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Nashville Sounds News Release


Game #32: Colorado Springs Sky Sox (19-11) at Nashville Sounds (15-15)

Pitching Matchup: RHP Alec Asher (1-0, 1.04) vs. RHP James Naile (3-2, 2.41)

First Pitch: 6:35 CST

Radio: ALT 97.5 FM

TV: MiLB TV

At the Park

Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Bark in the Park Night presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka - tickets start at $14 ($9 for human, $5 for dog). A limited amount of standing room only tickets are available at the First Tennessee Park Box Office. All dog ticket proceeds benefit AGAPE Animal Rescue. All dogs and owners must enter through the right field entrance at First Tennessee Park.

Dog Frisbee Chew Toy Giveaway to the first 1,000 fans (21 and older) presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka.

It's the first Takeover Tuesday of the season with special guest Doug the Pug, presented by Pepsi. Interact and meet Nashville's own New York Times best-selling puppy and social media extraordinaire.

From the Notes

May the Power be with you: After hitting just nine home runs in 24 games in the month of April, the Sounds have already hit eight in just six games in the month of May. The eight homers is tied for fourth-most in the PCL. Nashville's slugging in the month of May is .457, as compared to .329 in April.

Error Free is the way to Be: Nashville's defense has gone 51.0 innings since its last error. The defense has been sound defensively since Franklin Barreto's first inning error on May 2 in Colorado Springs. Entering the April 30 game at Colorado Springs, the Sounds' .967 fielding percentage was last in the Pacific Coast League. With just one error over the last seven games, the fielding percentage has gone up to .974 - 14th-best in the league.

Beau Knows on Base: Catcher Beau Taylor has reached base safely in 16 consecutive games. Since April 13, Taylor has reached in every game played and is hitting .346 (18-for-52) with 9 runs, 7 RBI, 3 doubles, 1 triple and 12 walks. It's tied for the 12th-longest active streak in the league.

Home Cooking: Despite yesterday's loss, the Sounds are 11-5 at First Tennessee Park. The mark is tied for third-best in the league. The Sky Sox are 11-4 at home and are behind only Oklahoma City who is 15-1 at home after losing yesterday to the Sky Sox.

What's the word around Nashville?

The Midday 180 (@Midday180)

Adam Nuse with The Midday 180 @AdamNuse @nashvillesounds #Midday180 #Sounds #MLB #MiLB #CrankItRed Listen: http://wgfx.streamon.fm/listen-pl-314?smc=23

Adam Nuse (@AdamNuse)

Enjoyed visiting with @BrieThiele and @WKRN about todays @nashvillesounds Bark in the Park today featuring @dugthepug. #CrankItRED

Paul Jones (@PaulJonesNBC5)

.@nashvillesounds Your friends in Frisco say hello. Their ballpark, like yours, is awesome! @RidersBaseball @NBCDFWSports

Chad Withrow (@withrowzone)

Huge thanks to the @nashvillesounds for this customized jersey. Can't wait to get back to the ballpark. Sounds are in town tonight.

104-5 The Zone (@1045TheZone)

It's a beautiful day in Nashville for baseball Call in to @Midday180 for a chance to win tickets to tonight's @nashvillesounds Home game!

Jared Plushnick (@JaredP_WKRN)

You won't bark at this forecast, but you can bring your dog to the park today. Enjoy the @nashvillesounds game. Also, watch @DanielleBreezy's forecast on @WKRN News 2 tonight at 4/5/6/10 Forecast ---> http://wkrn.com/forecast

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