IL Omaha Storm Chasers

Omaha Drops Series Finale to Columbus

Published on September 18, 2022 under International League (IL)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release


COLUMBUS, Ohio - After taking the first four games of the series, the Storm Chasers dropped back-to-back games, losing Sunday's series finale 4-1 at Huntington Park on Sunday. Omaha (69-72) took the series 4-2 and the season series 11-7.

Columbus (80-59) got the spot start from Tim Herrin who pitched a perfect first three innings before coming out of the game. He struck out the final seven batters that he faced.

The Clippers tallied the game's first run with a solo home run in the third inning off the bat of Will Brennan.

Center fielder Dairon Blanco reached on an error to start the fourth before coming in to score on an RBI single from right fielder Brewer Hicklen. The Storm Chasers loaded the bases with one out but couldn't add more runs, leaving the score tied 1-1.

In the sixth, Columbus tacked on three more runs. Nolan Jones started the scoring in the inning before David Fry hit a two-RBI double to put the Clippers ahead 4-1.

The Storm Chasers retired the final seven Clippers hitters but couldn't add any more runs, dropping the series finale 4-1.

In all, the Chasers struck out 19 times during the game, the most in the modern franchise-era (2005-pres.) in a nine-inning game.

Omaha is off Monday before returning to Werner Park on Tuesday for the start of a six-game series against their I-80 rivals the Iowa Cubs. Tuesday's series opener is scheduled to start at 6:35 p.m. with coverage starting at 6:15 p.m. on the Sarpy County Tourism Pregame Show on 1180 The Zone.

On Saturday, September 24, the Storm Chasers will host Fan Appreciation Night presented by Werner Enterprises, with a post-game concert from Flo Rida.

For more tickets and more information, please visit omahastormchasers.com, call the Werner Park Ticket office at (402) 738-5100, and follow the team on social media. You can follow the team on Twitter @omastormchasers, on Instagram @omahastormchasers, and "like" the team on Facebook at facebook.com/omahastormchasers.

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