Nashville Sounds Game Information: Nashville Sounds (7-6) at Iowa Cubs (3-8)
Published on April 19, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Nashville Sounds News Release
Game #14: Nashville Sounds (7-6) at Iowa Cubs (3-8)
Pitching Matchup: LHP Brett Anderson (7-6) vs. RHP Luke Farrell (0-1, 5.91)
First Pitch: 6:38 CST
Radio: ALT 97.5 FM
TV: MiLB TV
From the Notes
We're Going Streaking: With the Sounds' 3-2 win Tuesday night, their winning streak hit a season-long four games. The last time Nashville won four consecutive games was September 1-4 of last year when they closed the season with four straight wins. The last time Nashville won five straight games was August 26-30 of 2016.
KKKKKKKKKKKKKK: Nashville pitchers struck out a season-high 14 batters in the win Tuesday night. Starter Daniel Gossett had six, Kyle Finnegan struck out one, Simon Castro fanned four and Jeremy Bleich notched three strikeouts. The previous high was 11 on April 11 against Iowa.
One-Run Fun: After winning their first four games by average of 7.75 runs, the Sounds have three consecutive one-run wins. Nashville is 3-1 overall in one-run games. Only Oklahoma City (5) has more one-run wins in the Pacific Coast League.
ERA Leaders: Nashville pitchers have the best ERA in the Pacific Coast League at 2.47. Seven pitchers for Nashville have yet to allow an earned run. The list includes James Naile (17.2 IP), Daniel Gossett (8.0 IP), Jeremy Bleich (5.1 IP), Bobby Wahl (5.0 IP), Josh Lucas (4.2 IP), Lou Trivino (4.1 IP) and Jake Sanchez (2.1 IP).
Sladerunner: First baseman Slade Heathcott has been red hot over his last nine games. Since April 9, Heathcott is hitting .419 (13-for-31) with 8 runs, 4 doubles and 1 home run. He has also drawn four walks and has reached safely in all nine games. His on-base streak is tied for the 10th-longest active streak in the PCL.
What's the word around Nashville?
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MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline)
#Athletics recall No. 27 prospect Lou Trivino from @nashvillesounds. Trivino was the relief pitcher on our Prospect Team of the Week yesterday after a perfect first few outings: https://atmlb.com/2qBaav5
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