Nashville Sounds Game Information: Oklahoma City Dodgers (52-42) at Nashville Sounds (47-49)
Published on July 20, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Nashville Sounds News Release
Game #98: Oklahoma City Dodgers (52-42) at Nashville Sounds (47-49)
Pitching Matchup: RHP Drew Hutchison (3-1, 3.60) vs. LHP Eric Jokisch (3-8, 4.50)
First Pitch: 7:05 CST
Radio: ALT 97.5 FM
TV: MiLB TV
At the Park
Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
FOX 17 News post-game fireworks presented by Koorsen Fire & Security.
From the Notes
As Close As It Can Get: Each of the last seven games between Nashville and Oklahoma City have been decided by one run, including all four in Oklahoma City from June 26-28 when the Sounds swept the Dodgers. Nashville leads the season series, seven games to five.
10 in July After 10 in June: With 11 games remaining in the month of July, the Sounds have matched their win total they had in June. Despite hitting .277 (245-for-885) as a team in June, the Sounds went 10-16. The team is 10-8 in July with a .252 (143-for-568) batting average. The difference is on the mound where the Sounds have a 3.52 ERA (151.0 IP/59 ER) compared to a 4.67 ERA (227.1 IP/118 ER) in June.
Smooth Riding with Mercedes: Infielder Melvin Mercedes has picked it up at the plate over his last nine games with regular playing time. In the nine games he has played in since July 3, Mercedes is hitting .345 (10-for-29) with 7 RBI, 5 runs, 2 doubles, 1 triple and 5 walks. His batting average has gone from .167 to .225 during the nine-game stretch.
Bobby's Wahl: Nashville closer Bobby Wahl has completely shut down the opponent lately. Wahl has not allowed a run in seven straight games and nine of his last 10. Since June 18, Wahl's ERA is 0.77 (11.2 IP/1 ER) and opponents are hitting .028 (1-for-36) against him. Wahl has struck out 23 of the 38 batters he has faced and has thrown 111 of his 156 pitches for strikes.
Continued Close Game Success: With a 4-2 win last night, the Sounds improved to 28-20 in one or two-run games.
What's the word around Nashville?
SportsNashville (@SportsNashville)
The @nashvillesounds beat the @omahastormchasers 4-2 last night to take the series behind a four-run 6th inning and strong pitching. The Sounds got hits from Anthony Garcia, Bruce Maxwell, Sheldon Neuse, BJ... https://www.facebook.com/127820250583382/posts/2001177676580954/ ...
Jeff Hem (@JeffHemPBP)
Bobby Wahl in the 9th for the @nashvillesounds: 11 pitches, 11 strikes, 1-2-3 inning, 3 Ks. #Athletics
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