PCL1 Omaha Storm Chasers

Oaks, Omaha Blank 'Birds 1-0

Published on July 14, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release


Storm Chasers starting pitcher Trevor Oaks tossed six and two-thirds scoreless innings to lower his Pacific Coast League-leading earned-run average to 1.84 as Omaha relievers Josh Staumont and Kevin Lenik combined for two-plus frames of support in a 1-0 victory over the Memphis Redbirds on Saturday evening at Werner Park.

Oaks (6.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 3 K) did not allow a baserunner past second base, scattering three hits while striking out three. As a result of his outing, Oaks' earned-run average dropped to 1.84. In his last eight starts with the Storm Chasers, the right-hander has accumulated a 0.55 earned-run average (3 ER/48.2 IP).

Staumont (1,1 IP, H, K) and Lenik (1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 K) combined for the final 2.1 frames, with Staumont receiving his fourth hold and Lenik notching his fourth save. Memphis starter Chris Ellis (7.0 IP, 5 H, R, ER, 2 BB, 5 K) suffered the defeat despite a quality outing.

The Storm Chasers got the only offense they needed to support Oaks in the third courtesy of 1B Frank Schwindel 's RBI single up the middle. He currently ranks seventh in the Pacific Coast League with 59 runs driven in. Omaha CF Billy Burns (2-4, R) and Redbirds right fielder Adolis Garcia (2-4) were the only two batters to record a multi-hit effort.

Memphis threatened with runners at first and second in the second frame, however Oaks was able to induce an inning-ending twin-killing, one of two double plays turned by the Storm Chasers. Omaha RF Donnie Dewees finished the fifth frame off by catching a fly ball and then doubling off the runner at first.

The Storm Chasers and Redbirds are set to face off for the final time in the 2018 regular season on Sunday afternoon at Werner Park. First pitch is scheduled for 2:05 p.m. CT. Omaha is anticipated to give the ball to LHP Jonathan Dziedzic (3-7, 3.83), with Memphis righty Daniel Poncedeleon (8-3, 2.39) expected to toe the rubber.

Tickets are still available all Storm Chasers contests throughout the 2018 season, and may be purchased at www.omahastormchasers.com/tickets as well as by calling the Werner Park Ticket Office at (402) 738-5100.

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