Round Rock Rallies Late in 9-4 Win
Published on June 16, 2013 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Oklahoma City Comets News Release
Oklahoma City - Round Rock scored eight runs on eight hits in the ninth inning, including three home runs, in a 9-4 come-from-behind win Sunday in front of a crowd of 5,113 at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
Express third baseman Mike Olt hit two home runs in the ninth inning as Round Rock (39-32) took a 2-1 lead in the series and took over first place in the Pacific Coast League American Southern Division.
The RedHawks (36-31) hit a season-high four home runs as they took a 4-1 lead into the ninth inning. Villar hit two solo home runs for his first career multi-home run game as the Oklahoma City RedHawks scored all of their runs Sunday on homers.
Villar and Brett Wallace had three hits each for the RedHawks. Jonathan Singleton made his Triple-A debut Sunday and went 2-for-4 with two doubles.
Villar hit his sixth home run of the season - a solo shot to center field - as he led off the bottom of the first inning for the RedHawks. Laird homered to left field for a 2-0 lead in the second inning.
Beltre homered to right field for Round Rock to cut Oklahoma City's lead in half in the top of the third inning.
Justin Maxwell, on a MLB rehab assignment from the Astros, hit the third lead-off home run of the night for the RedHawks in the sixth inning. Villar's second home run of the game, in the seventh inning, gave Oklahoma City a 4-1 lead.
Olt led off the ninth inning with a solo shot before a three-run homer from Eli Whiteside put Round Rock in front, 5-4, with no outs. The Express added two runs before Olt's second home run of the inning - a two-run homer - for a 9-4 lead.
RedHawks starting pitcher Asher Wojciechowski allowed just one run on four hits and struck out a season-high eight batters over six innings. Jose Valdez (3-2) took the loss allowing seven runs on seven hits in 1.0 innings.
Round Rock's Joseph Ortiz (1-0) was credited with the win.
Oklahoma City's eight-game homestand concludes with a 7:05 p.m. game against the Express Monday at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
Tickets are available through the box office on S. Mickey Mantle Drive, by calling (405) 218-1000, or ordering through okcredhawks.com. Live coverage begins at 6:35 p.m. on AM 1340 "The Game," 1340thegame.com, or through the free IHeartRadio mobile app.
Pacific Coast League Stories from June 16, 2013
- Isotopes Soar Past Redbirds - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Redbirds Lose Third Straight in Albuquerque - Memphis Redbirds
- Round Rock Rallies Late in 9-4 Win - Oklahoma City Comets
- Ninth Inning Explosion Gives Express 9-4 Win over RedHawks - Round Rock Express
- Bonser Throws Eight Innings, Loses to Salt Lake - Fresno Grizzlies
- Baker Joins Isotopes, Ricardo to Rancho Cucamonga - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Taylor, Vogt Lead Cats to 6-3 Win - Sacramento River Cats
- Rainiers Shut Down At Sacramento, 6-3 - Tacoma Rainiers
- Sounds Drop Series in 8-5 Loss - Nashville Sounds
- Ventura Earns First Triple-A Win - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Zephyrs Win Their Fourth in a Row, Defeat Nashville 8-5 - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- 2013 Ziegfest Lineup Announced - Round Rock Express
- RedHawks Game Notes: June 16, 2013 - Oklahoma City Comets
- Omaha Storm Chasers June 16th Game Notes - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Cubs Ride the Long Ball to Victory - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Grizzlies Walk off with 9-8 Comeback Win in 10 Innings - Fresno Grizzlies
- Albuquerque Walks Away with Win - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Tempers Flare as Redbirds Lose 13-10 Slugfest - Memphis Redbirds
- Sellout Crowd on Hand for 6-1 River Cats' Win - Sacramento River Cats
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.
