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Nashville Sounds Game Information: Nashville Sounds (49-51) at Las Vegas 51s (48-53)

Published on July 24, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
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Game #102: Nashville Sounds (49-51) at Las Vegas 51s (48-53)

Pitching Matchup: RHP Chris Bassitt (2-4, 5.36) vs. RHP Nabil Crismatt (2-1, 6.59)

First Pitch: 9:05 CST

Radio: ALT 97.5 FM

TV: MiLB TV

From the Notes

History in Sin City: The Sounds lead the all-time series against Las Vegas 50-45 but the majority of that success has come in Music City. In Sin City the 51s lead the series 25-19. The last time the Sounds were in Sin City, however, the Sounds swept the 51s in four games. In 2016 they outscored the 51s 35-13 and outhit them 59-34. The Sounds batted .355 while holding Las Vegas to a .238 average.

Hitting at Cashman Field: Cashman Field has been one of the most hitter friendly parks in the PCL this year. There have been 142 home runs hit and 622 runs scored at Cashman Field this season, which are second and third in the PCL respectively. Nashville's First Tennessee Park has been one of the most pitcher friendly parks with only 54 home runs hit and 403 runs scored in Music City this season, which are 16th and 14th respectively. In total teams are hitting .287 (1,483-for-5,168) at Cashman Field this season.

Vs. the Pacific Conference: Since 2014 the Sounds are 77-65 against the Pacific Conference but are just 4-10 this season. In that time Nashville is 41-30 on the road against the Pacific Conference including 4-4 at Cashman Field.

Bassitt's Reverse Splits: Tonight's starter for Nashville is Chris Bassitt. The right-hander has a noticeable reverse split as fellow right-handers are batting .340 (35-for-103) while he's holding left-handers to a .228 batting average (18-for-79). Righties have a slash line of .340/.430/.456 and and OPS of .866 while lefties have a slash line of .228/.274/.304 and an OPS of .578.

On the Road Again: The Sounds are playing their 49th road game of the season. All 15 other teams in the Pacific Coast League have already played at least 49 games and as many as 52 games. The Sounds are 20-28 on the road this season.

Tennessee Ties: A number of players and members of the 51s staff have ties to the state of Tennessee. Outfielder Bryce Brentz was born in Knoxville and attended Middle Tennessee State from 2008-10 where he was an All-American and he currently resides in Murfreesboro. Pitcher Bobby Wahl played for the Sounds from 2016-18 and was traded to the Mets and assigned to Las Vegas on Sunday. Pitcher Eric Hanhold, currently on the disabled list, was born in Bartlett, Tennessee before his family moved to Florida. Manager Tony DeFrancesco was a catcher for the Sounds in 1988 and '90-91. The strength coach for the 51s, Josh Fields, makes his offseason home in Johnson City.

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#Athletics recall RHP Frankie Montas from AAA Nashville and option INF Franklin Barreto to Nashville. Montas will start tonight at the #Rangers.

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