Round Rock Express Falter in Ninth at Omaha 6-5
April 11, 2012 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release
PAPILLION, Neb. - Irving Falu's two-out RBI single in the bottom of the ninth capped a three-run final frame as the Omaha Storm Chasers rallied past the Round Rock Express 6-5 in Wednesday night's Pacific Coast League action at Werner Park. The Express (2-5) have lost four straight, while the Storm Chasers (6-1) have won five straight.
Jarrod Dyson's reached on a one-out infield single, stole second, moved to third on an errant throw down. After Derrick Robinson walked, Tony Abreu popped out to Express third baseman Tommy Mendonca. Robinson stole second, Clint Robinson was hit by a pitch, and Kevin Kouzmanoff followed with a game-tying, two-run single. Falu then dropped the game-winning hit into right-center, scoring Clint Robinson.
It marked the second consecutive last-at-bat loss for the Express, who lost a 16-inning affair Tuesday afternoon at Omaha. Round Rock also suffered a last-at-bat loss Sunday at Iowa in the first of their four straight losses. The four-game skid matches the longest streak of last season.
Brandon Sisk (1-0) pitched a scoreless top of the ninth with a walk and a strikeout to pick up the win. Omaha starter Vin Mazzaro surrendered four runs on seven hits over six innings; he walked two and struck out four. Roman Colon gave up a run in two innings, bridging the gap from Mazzaro to Sisk.
Express starter Martin Perez allowed three runs on six hits and two walks over five and two-third innings with five strikeouts and was in line for the win before the ninth-inning rally. Instead, Tanner Scheppers took the loss; he retired the side in the eighth but allowed all three runs in the ninth. Aaron Heilman scattered three hits and a walk over an inning and a third of scoreless relief after spelling Perez.
Michael Bianucci doubled twice for the Express and has hit safely in all seven games this season. Leonys Martin was 0-for-4 with a walk, snapping a five-game hitting streak. Luis Martinez was 4-for-4 with a run and an RBI.
Kouzmanoff finished 3-for-5 with three RBI. Derrick Robison and Anthony Seratelli both had two-hit games for the Chasers.
Omaha plated a pair of runs in the bottom of the first when Tony Abreu delivered an RBI single and scored on a Kouzmanoff double. The Express responded with a three-run third. Julio Borbon had an RBI single, while Yangervis Solarte and Brad Nelson added sacrifice flies. The teams traded runs in the sixth on RBI doubles from Bianucci for Round Rock and Jamie Romak for Omaha.
Round Rock and Omaha conclude their four-game series Thursday; first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. CDT at Werner Park. Right-hander Neil Ramirez (0-0, 2.25 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Express, while right-hander Nate Adcock (1-0, 0.00 ERA) is slated to go for the Storm Chasers.
Pacific Coast League Stories from April 11, 2012
- Sounds Snap RedHawks Win Streak, 7-6 in 10 Innings - Oklahoma City Comets
- Maldonado Provides Game-Winning Homer in Extras for Sounds' 7-6 Victory - Nashville Sounds
- Storm Chasers Walk-Off Again and Win 6-5 - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Coleman, Castillo Lead I-Cubs to Victory - Iowa Cubs
- Round Rock Express Falter in Ninth at Omaha 6-5 - Round Rock Express
- Isotopes Confounded by Cubs in 5-1 Loss - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Round Rock Express Open Home Schedule Friday - Round Rock Express
- Zephyrs Shutout Redbirds 2-0 - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- The Dell Diamond Water Reuse Plan Announced - Round Rock Express
- The Dell Diamond Diverts to Minimal-Waste - Round Rock Express
- RedHawks Game Notes - April 11, 2012 - Oklahoma City Comets
- Round Rock Express Game Notes at Omaha Storm Chasers - Round Rock Express
- Gillespie to be Presented Rawlings Gold Glove Thursday Night - Reno Aces
- Sacramento Batters Tucson - Tucson Padres
- Sacramento Slugs Its Way Past T-Pads, 18-6 - Sacramento River Cats
- Rainiers Shut Out By Sky Sox - Tacoma Rainiers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
