Round Rock Falls To Omaha 3-0 On Independence Day
July 4, 2013 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release
ROUND ROCK, Texas - In front 12,911 fans, the Round Rock Express (49-39) dropped to the Omaha Storm Chasers (39-48) 3-0 in the series opener on the Fourth of July.
The Storm Chasers pitching staff was stifling Thursday night as starter Kelvin Herrera tossed 3.1 hitless frames before exiting the game with one out in the fourth. The right-hander racked up seven strikeouts but was replaced by southpaw Chris Dwyer who continued the no-hitter into the fifth inning until shortstop Leury Garcia singled with two outs.
The best scoring opportunity for the E-Train came in the fourth inning. Round Rock was able to load the bases with two outs via three walks but the threat ended when Dwyer forced third baseman Mike Olt to fly out which brought the inning to a close.
Express starter Evan Meek was solid, allowing just three runs (two earned) over 5.1 innings of work but left with a three-run deficit and was eventually saddled with the loss.
The Round Rock bullpen took over in the sixth as right-handers Ben Rowen and Cory Burns combined to hold the Storm Chasers scoreless over the final 3.2 innings but the offense was never able to spark. With his 2.2 scoreless innings, Rowen extended his scoreless streak to 27.2 frames between Double-A Frisco and the Express.
Dwyer (6-6) picked up the win after closing out the final 5.2 innings, allowing just five hits and walking one. As a team, Round Rock finished the night 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position, leaving nine runners on base.
The Express continues its four-game series against the Storm Chasers Friday night at Dell Diamond with a 7:05 p.m. start. Right-hander Scott Richmond (2-2, 6.80 ERA) will be handed the ball for Round Rock to be opposed by Omaha starter Danny Duffy (2-0, 5.66 ERA). Dell Diamond will light up the Central Texas sky after the game with Budweiser Friday Fireworks. For more information on the Express, visit www.RoundRockExpress.com or call (512) 255-2255. Keep up with the Express on Facebook and Twitter!
Pacific Coast League Stories from July 4, 2013
- Grizzlies Shut out for Second Straight Game - Fresno Grizzlies
- River Cats Edge Grizzlies, 1-0 - Sacramento River Cats
- Calhoun Slams Bees over Tacoma - Salt Lake Bees
- Sky Sox Fall to Aces, 9-2, in Front of a Sell-Out Crowd of 8,799. - Colorado Springs Sky Sox
- Aces Take 9-2 Win over Sky Sox - Reno Aces
- Isotopes Clawed by I-Cubs in Extras - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Round Rock Falls To Omaha 3-0 On Independence Day - Round Rock Express
- Herrera and Dwyer Blank Round Rock - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Isotopes Set All-Time Single-Game Attendance Record: 16,229 Fans - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Pitching Staff Shines on 4th of July - Oklahoma City Comets
- Few Fireworks as Zephyrs Fall, 2-1 - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- Nashville Blanks Memphis on Independence Day, 7-0 - Memphis Redbirds
- Sounds Blank Memphis on Independence Day, 7-0 - Nashville Sounds
- Isotopes Activate Guerra - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Only Berm Seating Remains for Tonight's Fourth of July Game vs. Omaha - Round Rock Express
- Celebrate the 4th of July at Dell Diamond Tonight - Round Rock Express
- RedHawks vs. Zephyrs - Game Notes - July 4, 2013 - Oklahoma City Comets
- Express Announce Upcoming Promotions - Round Rock Express
- Hurlers Combine on One-Hitter in Tucson Victory - Tucson Padres
- Rainiers Stop Sky Sox, 5-2 - Tacoma Rainiers
- Leon Battles in 1-0 Cats Loss - Sacramento River Cats
- Albuquerque Can't Complete Comeback in Finale - Albuquerque Isotopes
- RedHawks Celebrate 10-9 Win - Oklahoma City Comets
- Homestand Ends with a 10-Run Explosion, Series Win - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Davidson Homers Twice in Aces Loss - Reno Aces
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.
