Sounds Freeze I-Cubs
Published on April 11, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Iowa Cubs News Release
NASHVILLE, TN - The Iowa Cubs' (1-4) struggles continued as they were blanked for the second-straight night by the Nashville Sounds (3-4) 6-0, Wednesday at First Tennessee Park. The last time Iowa was shut out in back-to-back games was Aug. 9-10, 2016 against Oklahoma City.
Jen-Ho Tseng lacked his usual dominance as he gave up three runs in the first and six overall (five earned) through 5.1 frames. The righty served up a career-high 12 hits, while walking one and fanning six. Tseng took the loss to drop to 0-2 on the season.
Out of the bullpen, Rob Zastryzny and Cory Mazzoni held off the Sounds through the late innings. Zastryzny twirled 2.0 frames, allowing no hits, two walks and three strikeouts. Mazzoni contributed 0.2 innings with two hits and one strikeout.
Iowa was held to five hits with Taylor Davis claiming two in a 2-for-3 game. Mike Freeman helped with a triple in the seventh, but couldn't get home.
Iowa and Nashville continue the series at First Tennessee Park tomorrow at 6:35 p.m. CT with LHP Michael Roth taking the ball for the I-Cubs. Follow the action on AM 940, MiLB.TV or www.iowacubs.com.
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