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RedHawks vs. Storm Chasers - Game Notes - June 7, 2013

Published on June 7, 2013 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Oklahoma City Comets News Release


Today's Game: The RedHawks will look to rebound after suffering their first loss when leading after eight innings when they meet the Storm Chasers at 7:05 p.m.

Last Game: Trailing 1-0 in the bottom of the ninth, the Storm Chasers stunned the RedHawks with two runs to win 2-1. With runners at first and second with one out, Omaha's Adam Moore appeared to hit into a potential game-ending double play, but Jake Elmore's relay throw to first base was errant, allowing the tying run to score. Two batters later with runners at the corners, RedHawks closer Jose Valdez (3-1) committed a balk, bringing home the winning run. The RedHawks scored their only run on a wild pitch in the first inning and were held to just three hits--a season-low for a nine-inning game. Starting pitcher Asher Wojciechowski was magnificent over seven scoreless innings, scattering four hits with a walk and five strikeouts.

Today's Probable Pitcher: Recently named team pitcher of the month for May, Brett Oberholtzer makes his second start of June...He'll look to bounce back after a rough outing Saturday in Albuquerque. Oberholtzer pitched 3.2 innings, tying a season high with seven runs and setting a season high with nine hits, including six for extra bases...In his last four starts prior to Saturday, Oberholtzer allowed two runs or less each time (1.61 ERA) and did not give up more than four hits in one outing (.162 AVG)...Oberholtzer earned monthly honors after going 2-2 with a 2.42 ERA over five starts in May. He held opponents to a .198 batting average and struck out 27 batters over 26 innings, with just nine walks. The lefty was also named team pitcher of the month in August, 2012...Tonight is Oberholtzer's 100th career start (115th overall appearance) and his first outing at Werner Park.

Against the Storm Chasers: 2013: 2-1 2012: 6-10 All-time: 112-99 In OMA: 55-50

Last week the RedHawks won both games of a weather-shortened two-game series by a combined score of 13-3 and clinched a winning home series against Omaha for the first time since June 26-29, 2010...During the 2012 season series, Omaha averaged 6.9 runs per game, but so far in 2013 they have scored a total of five runs and are batting .143...The RedHawks lead the all-time series with the Storm Chasers, 112-99, but Omaha entered 2013 having won four of the last five season series against Oklahoma City and three of four series in 2012...During their previous trip to Omaha (July 16-19, 2012), the RedHawks became just the second team ever to sweep the Storm Chasers at Werner Park. They scored 42 runs, with at least seven runs in each game, and slammed 11 home runs...Their next series is June 22-25 in OKC and will have a total of six games, including doubleheaders on the 23rd and 25th.

Eight's Not Enough: Last night was the first time this season the RedHawks lost a game when leading after eight innings, as they had been 24-0. Last season they tied for the PCL lead with six losses when leading after eight innings. Their last such loss was on Aug. 3, 2012 in Tacoma, a 4-3 defeat in 11 innings. Last night snapped a streak of 38-straight wins when leading after eight.

Werner Walk-Offs: For the third time in their last eight meetings at Werner Park, the Storm Chasers notched a walk-off win against the RedHawks. Yesterday marked the first walk-off loss for the RedHawks this season.

Taken Down a Notch: With last night's loss and a win by Round Rock, the RedHawks are out of first place in the American Southern Division for the first time since April 26.

Singles Club: Over the last three games, the RedHawks have racked up 28 hits but only two for extra bases, both doubles. Although the team is sixth in the PCL in batting average (.275), they rank tied for 13th in extra-base hits (156).

Walk This Way: The RedHawks walked four times last night and have drawn at least five walks in 10 of their last 15 games. They've recorded a total of 79 walks during the 15-game stretch and are third in the league with 239 walks this season. Marc Krauss leads the team with 38 walks, which is tied for second in the PCL only one behind Las Vegas' Josh Satin for the league lead. Krauss (38 BB/37 K) and Che-Hsuan Lin (32 BB/26 K) have each walked more than they've struck out.

Perez Dispensing Hits: Carlos Perez has hit safely in four-straight games and is now nine for his last 16 with three doubles and four RBI. The hot streak has immediately followed a personal 0-for-12 stretch.

Stoffel the Stopper: Jason Stoffel has not been scored upon in nine of his last 10 outings. During that time he has posted a 0.69 ERA (ER/13.0 IP) and allowed a mere three hits for a .065 batting average (46 AB).

Runs (Not) Batted In: There were no RBIs in last night's game. The three runs total scored on a wild pitch, an error, and a balk.

RISPy Business: The RedHawks have won five of their last eight games. In the wins, they are hitting .333 with runners in scoring position (17x51). In the losses, it drops down to .143 (3x21). Win or lose, opponents are hitting just .167 with runners in scoring position over the last nine games (13x78).

Wallace, Oberholtzer Named Players of the Month: Yesterday the Houston Astros Player Development Staff selected Brett Wallace and Brett Oberholtzer as the RedHawks May Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively. Wallace led the team in all three main offensive categories (.324 AVG, 6 HR, 26 RBI) and also led the squad with a .403 on-base percentage. Over five starts, Oberholtzer went 2-2 with a 2.42 ERA and held opponents to a .198 batting average. He struck out 27 batters with nine walks over 26.0 IP.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS (ALL TIMES CENTRAL)

DATE TIME OPPONENT OKC PITCHER(S) OPP. PITCHER

Saturday, June 8 7:05 p.m. @ Omaha RHP Ross Seaton (2-5, 7.60) LHP Chris Dwyer (4-4, 3.58)

Sunday, June 9 2:05 p.m. @ Omaha RHP Jarred Cosart (5-2, 3.07) LHP Everett Teaford (2-1, 2.37)

Monday, June 10 7:05 p.m. Iowa RHP Philip Humber (0-1, 5.25) TBA

Tuesday, June 11 7:05 p.m. Iowa RHP Asher Wojciechowski (2-2, 3.23) RHP Guillermo Moscoso (2-3, 4.75)

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