Omaha Clinches Series with 3-2 Win over Round Rock
Published on May 28, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release
PAPILLION, Nebraska - The Omaha Storm Chasers (22-29) clinched a series victory over the Round Rock Express (21-31) thank to a narrow 3-2 win in Monday afternoon's game four at Werner Park. Omaha DH Paolo Orlando led his team to victory, finishing the game 4-4 with three doubles and two runs scored.
E-Train starter RHP Tyler Wagner (0-3, 4.07) suffered a tough-luck loss after holding the 'Chasers to three runs on seven hits in 5.2 innings. On the winning side, Omaha LHP Jake Kalish held Round Rock to a run on five hits in 4.0 innings of relief.
Express 1B Tommy Joseph led off the game with a solo home run off Storm Chasers starter RHP Josh Staumont, Round Rock's first leadoff homer of the season. The miscue was Staumont's only hit allowed in 4.0 innings of work. The righty struck out three in the no-decision.
Omaha battled back in the third as 3B Manny Olloque opened the frame with a double. After a Billy Burns sacrifice bunt, 1B Frank Schwindel grounded out, leaving just enough time to allow Olloque to race home with the game-tying run.
An inning later, Orlando doubled before scoring on an ensuing Humberto Artaega single, giving the home side their first lead of the afternoon. However, Round Rock LF Willie Calhoun, C Juan Centeno and Joseph teamed up for three straight singles off Kalish to drive in a run, resetting the score at 2-2.
The Storm Chasers grabbed the lead for good in the bottom of the frame as Orlando and Artaega once again teamed up for a pair of base hits to drive in a run.
Omaha RHP Kevin Lenik retired the side in order in the ninth to pick up his first save of the season, sealing the series-clinching 3-2 win for the Storm Chasers.
The Express and Storm Chasers wrap up their five-game series on Monday night. Omaha RHP Glenn Sparkman (2-0, 3.00) is slated to start against a Round Rock pitcher yet to be announced. First pitch at Werner Park is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
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