Sounds Derail Express, 4-0
Published on July 5, 2014 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Nashville Sounds News Release
Powered by a dominant pitching performance from starter Michael Blazek, the first-place Nashville Sounds (47-42) downed the Round Rock Express (44-42) 4-0 at The Dell Diamond Friday night.
Blazek allowed just one hit in 5.1 innings while striking out six and not allowing a walk to pick up his first victory in 2014. Alfredo Figaro, Brent Leach and Donovan Hand followed out of the Nashville bullpen to clinch the victory, combining to allow just two hits and no walks over the remaining 3.2 innings. It marks the Sounds league-leading ninth shutout victory of the season.
The Sounds opened the scoring in the top of the second when catcher Shawn Zarraga knocked in Sean Halton with a single. Nashville later broke the game open in the top of the fifth on a pair of home runs; a solo shot from Hector Gomez and a two-run blast from Jeremy Hermida.
The Sounds, winners of seven of their last eight games, will send RHP Mike Fiers (6-3 2.68 ERA) will go against Express RHP Luke Jackson (0-0, 6.00). Jeff Hem will have the call on 102.5 The Fan.
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