OKC Dodgers Recap: June 9, 2017 - OKC 12, Round Rock 6
Published on June 9, 2017 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Oklahoma City Comets News Release
Dodgers Go Back-to-Back-to-Back in 12-6 Win Oklahoma City Hit Three Consecutive Homers to Win the Series Opener Against Round Rock Friday
Oklahoma City - The Oklahoma City Dodgers hit three consecutive home runs in the first inning to kick-start the offense in a 12-6 win against the Round Rock Express Friday night at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
With one out in the first inning, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson hit the first pitch he saw on his MLB rehab assignment out to center field for a home run.
Designated hitter Scott Van Slyke followed with a home run to left field before second baseman Willie Calhoun followed with a homer to right-center field as the Dodgers went back-to-back-to-back in front of a sellout crowd of 9,640.
Van Slyke's homer was his first of the season and Calhoun boosted his season total to 12 homers.
Third baseman Drew Maggi went 4-for-4 at the plate to tie the Oklahoma City team high for most hits in a game. He also collected four RBI and two runs scored. Shortstop Mike Freeman finished the night 3-for-4 with a RBI and four runs scored as the Dodgers (32-27) won the opener of a three-game series between the teams.
The Express (30-32) jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning during a back-and-forth start to the game.
Five straight Express batters reached base with one out in the top of the first inning, including a two-run single by Peter O'Brien and RBI double by Ronald Guzman.
The Dodgers answered with three straight solo homers to tie the game in the bottom of the inning.
Oklahoma City took its first lead of the night, 4-3, in the bottom of the second inning on a RBI double by Maggi.
A two-run double by Round Rock's Jason Martinson in the top of the third inning gave the Express a 5-4 lead with none out. Later with Martinson at third base and one out, Brett Hayes hit a fly ball into right-center field. Alex Verdugo made the catch for the second out and threw a laser to catcher Kyle Farmer, who tagged out Martinson at the plate to keep the Express lead at one.
The Dodgers added two more runs in the fourth inning. Maggi hit a one-out RBI double and Verdugo followed with a RBI single for a 6-5 lead.
A solo homer by Round Rock's O'Brien led off the fifth inning to tie the game, 6-6. The Dodgers tacked on two more runs in the bottom of the fifth inning on a RBI double by Freeman and RBI single by Maggi to regain the lead, 8-6.
A two-run RBI single by Max Muncy in the sixth inning pushed the Dodgers to a 10-6 lead. In the seventh inning, Maggi and Thompson added RBI singles to extend the Dodgers to a 12-6 lead.
Pederson finished the night 1-for-3 with a homer before exiting the first game of his rehab assignment after five innings.
Dodgers starting pitcher Justin Masterson (5-3) picked up the win. He allowed a season-high eight hits and five walks and tied his season high with six runs allowed. He also recorded five strikeouts.
Round Rock starting pitcher Tyson Ross (2-1), on a MLB rehab assignment from the Texas Rangers, was charged with the loss, allowing eight runs and 10 hits, one walk and striking out two Dodgers batters.
The Dodgers outhit the Express, 15-10, in the game.
The Dodgers continue their series against the Round Rock Express at 7:05 p.m. Saturday at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
Live coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on AM 1340 "The Game," 1340thegame.com, or through the free iHeartRadio mobile app.
Tickets are available through the box office on S. Mickey Mantle Drive, by calling (405) 218-1000, or by ordering through okcdodgers.com.
Video highlights of today's game are available at the PCL FTP site, pacificcoastleague.exavault.com, in the Oklahoma City folder. The proper files will reflect today's date, and are accompanied by a text file containing a brief description of the content available. Round Rock Express (30-32) 6, Oklahoma City Dodgers (32-27) 12 June 9, 2017
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