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Nashville Sounds Game Information: Round Rock Express (53-68) at Nashville Sounds (66-55)

August 15, 2018 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Nashville Sounds News Release


Game #122: Round Rock Express (53-68) at Nashville Sounds (66-55)

Pitching Matchup: RHP Chris Rowley (0-3, 5.40) vs. RHP Chris Bassitt (5-4, 4.48)

First Pitch: 7:05 CST

Radio: ALT 97.5 FM

TV: MiLB TV

At the Park

Gates open at 6:00 p.m.

Wear It Wednesday Sounds, Hounds and Rounds T-Shirt Giveaway to the first 2,000 fans (21 & older) presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka.

Bark in the Park Night #2 presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka - tickets start at $14 ($9 for human, $5 for dog). All dog ticket proceeds benefit New Leash on Life. All dogs and owners must enter through the right field entrance at First Tennessee Park.

From the Notes

15 Looking for 16: The Sounds are on a season-best 15-game winning streak. Last night's 8-4 win tied the franchise-record 15-game winning streak the 1999 team set June 2-20, 1999. Nashville has outscored its opponents 89-48 during the 15-game stretch and have trailed in only three of the last nine games. The 15-game winning streak is the longest current streak in professional baseball.

A Trip Back in Time: Nashville's 15-game winning streak in 1999 went to 15 games on June 20 with a 5-3 win over the New Orleans Zephyrs at Greer Stadium. Ivan Cruz went 2-for-3 with 4 RBI and Aramis Ramirez went 2-for-3. The Sounds' next game was in Tucson, Arizona, on June 22. The Sounds scored two runs in the ninth inning to even the game at 6-6. They took the lead with a run in the top of the 12th, but Tucson scored in the home half to tie it, and then again in the 13th to win it, 8-7.

Dynamite 'Pen: Nashville's bullpen has been nearly unhittable in the month of August. In 13 games in the present month, Nashville relievers are 4-0 with a 0.86 ERA (42.0 IP/4 ER) and are a perfect 8-for-8 in save opportunities. In the 42.0 innings, they have struck out 48 batters and have walked only seven.

RISP Respect: One of the many reasons for the current 15-game winning streak is Nashville's hitting with runners in scoring position. Since the streak started, the Sounds are hitting .323 (61-for-189) with runners in scoring position. On the season, Nashville is hitting .271 with runners in scoring position. BJ Boyd (.330) and Beau Taylor (.329) lead the squad.

Boy, Oh Boyd: Outfielder BJ Boyd has hit safely in eight consecutive games, matching his season-best hitting streak. During the eight game stretch, Boyd is hitting .324 (11-for-34) with 9 RBI, 3 runs scored, 1 home run and 1 double.

Garcia Knocking Them In: Outfielder/DH Anthony Garcia knocked in another run last night and has 80 RBI on the season - fourth-most in the Pacific Coast League behind only AJ Reed of Fresno (96), Kevin Cron of Reno (85) and Zach Borenstein of Las Vegas (82). Garcia is one of only two hitters in the American Conference side of the PCL in the top nine. Omaha's Frank Schwindel has the seventh-most RBI in the league with 76.

What's the word around Nashville?

Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisWSMV)

I see you, @nashvillesounds -- that's 15-straight wins. That ties a franchise record set back in 1999. See the good stuff from tonight's victory coming up on @WSMV !

NewsChannel5 (@NC5)

Oh you didn't know? You better tell somebody! The @nashvillesounds have tied a franchise record with it's 15th straight win. We got our eyes on #Sweet16

Cory Curtis (@CoryCurtis2)

The Sounds tie their franchise record with their 15th straight win!!!! Nashville beats Round Rock 8-4.

Dave Foster (@DaveFoster17)

The Sounds can't be stopped! Nashville wins it's 15th straight game

Jeff Hem (@JeffHemPBP)

Memphis lost tonight. A @nashvillesounds win would get them to 8.0 games out of 1st with 19 to play. I'm not sayin, I'm just sayin.

Oakland Athletics (@Athletics)

Big League team surging. Triple-A team surging.

Chris Bassitt (@C_Bass419)

Just win baby win....

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