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RedHawks vs. Storm Chasers - Game Notes - May 30, 2013

Published on May 30, 2013 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Oklahoma City Comets News Release


Today's Game: After last night's game was postponed, the RedHawks continue their series against the Omaha Storm Chasers at 7:05 p.m., looking for a third-straight win. The teams will make up last night's game on Sunday, June 23 as part of a doubleheader.

Last Game: Oklahoma City scored all five runs in the first two innings in a 5-2 win over Omaha Tuesday night. The five runs by the RedHawks marked their highest offensive output in seven games. Fernando Martinez matched his season-high with three RBI, tallying two on a triple in the first inning. Brett Wallace and Marc Krauss each recorded two hits for OKC. Jarred Cosart (5-2) picked up his team-leading fifth win of the season on the mound for the RedHawks, allowing two runs on three hits, striking out four and issuing a season-high seven walks. Omaha pitcher Chris Dwyer (4-3) allowed five runs on four hits, walked four and struck out one in two innings for the loss.

Today's Probable Pitcher: Asher Wojciechowski looks to break a personal two-game skid...He got off to a great start after getting promoted to the RedHawks, going 1-0 with a 1.15 ERA in his first three games, surrendering just 11 hits over 15.2 IP. However he's had a bit of a tough time in his last two starts, both coming away from OKC. During the last road trip, he allowed 15 runs and 17 hits over 10.1 innings, with each start resulting in losses...He began this season with Double-A Corpus Christi, going 2-1 with a 2.08 ERA before his promotion...Between both levels, he's put up some impressive numbers, holding opponents to a .146 average with runners in scoring position and a .192 mark with runners on base overall...He's quickly found a home at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, allowing one or no runs in each of his three starts and holding opponents to a .196 average.

Against the Storm Chasers: 2013: 1-0 2012: 6-10 All-time: 111-98 In OKC: 56-49

This is the first of four series against Omaha this season...The RedHawks lead the all-time series with the Storm Chasers, 110-98, but Omaha has won four of the last five season series against Oklahoma City...Last season Omaha won three of four series, although the RedHawks did notch a sweep in Omaha, July 16-19...The Storm Chasers have had considerable success at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark of late, winning 12 of their last 15 games. The RedHawks have not won a home series against Omaha since June 26-29, 2010...During the 2012 season series, Omaha averaged 6.9 runs per game...Brett Wallace hit .396 with three home runs and 13 RBI while Fernando Martinez hit .338.

Rain, Rain Go Away: The RedHawks have now had six games postponed this season due to inclement weather. That equals their total number of postponements from the past two seasons combined.

Bats Starting to Break Out: The RedHawks appear to be coming out of their recent slump, scoring nine runs the last two games after totaling just 12 runs over the five games prior. Since a 22-run, 23-hit outburst May 21-22 in Fresno, the RedHawks have hit .204 over the last six games. Yesterday was the first time in five games they recorded more than one extra-base hit.

Wally World: Brett Wallace has collected 16 RBI over his last 14 games. Although he did not join the team until April 21, Wallace is now tied for the team lead with eight home runs and ranks second with 29 RBI, just one behind team-leader Marc Krauss. Since he began PCL play, he has the third-most homers and is tied for the fourth-most RBI in the league.

Walk This Way: The RedHawks have drawn at least five walks in six of their last nine games. They've recorded a total of 49 walks during the nine-game stretch and currently rank second in the league with 214 walks this season. Marc Krauss leads the team with 33 walks, which is fourth in the PCL. Krauss (33 BB/33 K), Jake Elmore (23 BB/22 K), and Che-Hsuan Lin (27 BB/22 K) have each walked at least as much as they've struck out this season.

May on the Mound: This month, the RedHawks have posted a 3.69 ERA, second-best in the PCL (Sacramento--3.46). Their .223 opponent batting average is the best in the league by a wide margin, as the next lowest is Memphis at .237.

Hold the Hits: The RedHawks pitching staff has allowed five or less hits in five of their last six games, including only three in each of the last two games. Over the last four games, opponents are hitting a scant .153.

At Your Own RISP: Omaha went 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position Tuesday, and the RedHawks have held their opponents to a 2-for-21 mark over the last four games. Opponents have hit .183 (30-for-164) with runners in scoring position over the last 20 games. On offense, the RedHawks have started to stabilize during their scoring opportunities following a big drought. After an 0 for 22 stretch at one point in Iowa, the RedHawks are 5-for-15 with runners in scoring position the last two games.

Runnin' RedHawks of OKC: The RedHawks stole two bases Tuesday to bring their league-leading season total to 68 -- 12 more than the next-closest teams. Reno and Albuquerque are tied for second-most in the league with 56 each.

A Helping Hand: Yesterday the following RedHawks players, and some of their significant others, assisted with tornado cleanup in Moore: Cody Clark, Jake Elmore, C.J. Fick, Marc Krauss, Brett Oberholtzer, Ross Seaton, Andy Simunic, Alex Sogard, Jose Valdez, Brett Wallace, Austin Wates, Asher Wojciechowski, and Josh Zeid, as well as manager Tony DeFrancesco. A strong contingent from the Storm Chasers also volunteered.

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