Rainiers Win Streak Snapped By 5-3 Loss To Storm Chasers
June 15, 2018 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tacoma Rainiers News Release
TACOMA, Wash. - The Tacoma Rainiers (33-34) dropped game two against the Omaha Storm Chasers (30-35) by a final score of 5-3 on Thursday night at Cheney Stadium.
Second baseman Danny Muno led the offense with a 2-for-4, two double performance - he collected a run and drove in one RBI. Center fielder Ian Miller (1x3, 2B, BB) and right fielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis (1x2, R, 2 BB) reached base twice, while third baseman Seth Mejias-Brean (1x4) extended his on-base streak to 14 games.
Tacoma starting pitcher Ljay Newsome, making his Triple-A debut, worked five innings and allowed three runs on three hits. He tossed 78 pitches (55 strikes), issued one walk, and struck out two.
Tucker Healy (1.1 IP) and Shawn Armstrong (1.0 IP) both logged scoreless outings from the Rainiers bullpen - the duo combined for three strikeouts. Ashton Goudeau (1.0 IP) and Anthony McIver (0.2 IP) both allowed a run on three total hits.
The series between the Rainiers and Storm Chasers wraps up on Friday night at 7:05 p.m. PT. Tacoma right-handers Casey Lawrence (4-2, 2.62) will face off against Omaha righty Josh Staumont (1-1, 1.59).
All tickets, group outings, and suites packages for the 2018 season are available for purchase in person at the Cheney Stadium Box Office, online at TacomaRainiers.com, or over the phone at (253) 752-7707. The most up-to-date news and notes about the Rainiers throughout the season can be found by following the Rainiers on Twitter (@RainiersLand) or liking the team on Facebook.
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