Smith, Storm Chasers Take Series, 5-1
Published on June 26, 2012 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Oklahoma City Comets News Release
Oklahoma City, Okla. - The Omaha Storm Chasers' (49-30) starting rotation continued its dominance over the Oklahoma City RedHawks (44-34) winning 5-1 in front of 7,954 on Tuesday afternoon at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
In winning the series finale, the Storm Chasers won the series, 3-1, and now lead the season series, 7-1.
Will Smith (2-4) pitched a strong 7.2 innings, giving up an unearned run on five hits while striking out seven. In the four games, Omaha starters gave up only five earned runs.
Omaha's Anthony Seratelli continued his outstanding series with a triple down the right field line to leadoff the game. Seratelli scored on a sacrifice fly by Johnny Giavotella to give the Storm Chasers a 1-0 lead.
Omaha started the fifth inning with a walk followed by an RBI double from Kevin Kouzmanoff making it 2-0. RedHawks' starter Armando Galarraga was able to get out of the inning without any more damage.
Galarraga (1-1) pitched six solid innings in his first start at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark since August 30, 2007, when Galarraga was in the Texas Rangers farm system. Galarraga gave up two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three.
The Storm Chasers added to their lead in the eighth, scoring three runs on five consecutive hits off Jose Valdez.
The RedHawks scored their first run of the game on a fielding error in the bottom of the eighth.
The RedHawks threatened again in the ninth with runners on second and third with one out. Omaha's Brandon Sisk struck out Brad Snyder and Jordan Kreke each looking to end the threat and the game.
RedHawks third baseman Brett Wallace went 3-for-4 in the loss.
Oklahoma City hits the road for a three-game series against the Iowa Cubs starting Wednesday night at 7:05 p.m. The RedHawks return to Bricktown on Saturday for a four-game series with the Memphis Redbirds. For tickets, visit the box office on Mickey Mantle Drive, call (405) 218-1000, or order through okcredhawks.com.
Live coverage of Wednesday's game starts at 6:35 p.m. on AM 1340 The Game, 1340thegame.com, or through the IHeartRadio mobile app.
Pacific Coast League Stories from June 26, 2012
- Aces Fall in Finale to Bees, 6-3 - Reno Aces
- Tonight's Sky Sox Game Postponed - Colorado Springs Sky Sox
- 'Topes Earn 7-3 Series-Clinching Win over Sounds - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Two Fireworks Spectacular Shows and Myron Noodleman Highlight Homestand Events - Tucson Padres
- Round Rock Express Host Nashville to Open Home Stand - Round Rock Express
- Sounds Lose Finale in Albuquerque, 7-3 - Nashville Sounds
- Express Edge Iowa 3-1 - Round Rock Express
- Offense Absent in I-Cubs Loss - Iowa Cubs
- Z's Roll Past Memphis 6-4 for the Series Win - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- Smith Shines as Storm Chasers Beat OKC - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Smith, Storm Chasers Take Series, 5-1 - Oklahoma City Comets
- River Cats Homestand Highlights - Sacramento River Cats
- First Place Aces Open Seven-Game Homestand - Reno Aces
- Homestand Highlights (Wednesday, June 27 - Friday, June 29) - Memphis Redbirds
- Omaha Storm Chasers Home for Seven Games from June 27-July 3 - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Round Rock Express - Game Notes at Iowa Cubs (Chicago Cubs) - Round Rock Express
- RedHawks Game Notes: June 26, 2012 - Oklahoma City Comets
- 'Topes Trio of Homers Help Topple Nashville 11-9 - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Donaldson's Five RBIs Propel Cats to 9-8 Win - Sacramento River Cats
- Late Runs, Pen Lift Tucson - Tucson Padres
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.
