Sounds Win Fourth Game in a Row
Published on June 20, 2010 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Nashville Sounds News Release
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Nashville Sounds topped the Oklahoma City RedHawks, 4-3, on Saturday night at historic Greer Stadium in the second game of a four-game series.
It was Nashville's (37-31) fourth victory in a row, matching a season-best at home. Brendan Katin went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs in the victory, while Erick Almonte also added two hits.
The RedHawks got on the board first in the top of the second inning, as first baseman Ryan Garko singled to reach base to leadoff the frame. Mitch Moreland followed with a double, with Jarrod Saltalamacchia hitting a sacrifice fly to left field to score Garko for the first run.
The Sounds tied the ballgame at 1-1 in the bottom of the frame as Luis Cruz added to his team-leading RBI total. After Joe Koshansky led off the inning with a walk and advanced to second on an Erick Almonte base hit, Cruz smacked a grounder to centerfield to bring Koshansky home and knot the contest.
Nashville plated three runs in the bottom of the fourth inning off reliever Omar Beltre to take a 4-1 lead. After Mat Gamel singled home Norris Hopper for the club's first run of the frame, Katin crushed a line drive two-run double over the left-fielder for the other two scores. All three runs came with two outs in the inning.
Garko brought the RedHawks back within one run at 4-3 in the top of the sixth inning, crushing a two-run home run off the light pole in left-center, his seventh home run of the season.
In his first rehab start, left-handed starter Doug Davis threw 59 pitches over three innings for the Sounds, allowing one run on three hits and one walk with three strikeouts.
Sam Narron (1-2) followed in relief to earn the win for the Sounds, allowing two runs on three hits with three walks and two strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings pitched.
David Johnson followed with 1 1/3 frames of scoreless ball, including fanning Nelson Cruz to end the jam in the top of the sixth inning. Brandon Kintzler struck out two over one shutout one frame to earn his first Triple-A save.
Making his first start since coming off the disabled list, Brandon McCarthy threw 46 pitches over two innings while giving up one run on three hits. Beltre (0-5) took the loss after surrendering three unearned runs in three innings pitched.
The Sounds and RedHawks continue at 2:05 pm CT on Sunday afternoon with the third game of a four-game series at historic Greer Stadium. Left-hander Chris Waters (4-3, 3.24) takes the mound for Nashville against Oklahoma City southpaw Michael Kirkman (6-1, 3.11).
Pacific Coast League Stories from June 20, 2010
- Round Rock Express Homer Barrage Downs Omaha 8-3 - Round Rock Express
- Rainiers Win Fifth Straight over Beavers - Portland Beavers
- Astros Call Up Bourgeois, Castro, Johnson - Round Rock Express
- Fowler's Cycle Propels Sox to Father's Day Victory, 13-4 - Colorado Springs Sky Sox
- Sounds Win Streak Snapped with 5-4 Loss to RedHawks - Nashville Sounds
- Luna Leads Zephyrs to Win - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- Zephyrs Hold Off Redbirds - Memphis Redbirds
- Cubs Blanked by Isotopes, 4-0 - Iowa Cubs
- RedHawks Game Notes - Oklahoma City Comets
- Sox Drop Second Straight at Home to Vegas, 7-2 - Colorado Springs Sky Sox
- Iowa Takes 14-Inning Marathon - Iowa Cubs
- Sounds Win Fourth Game in a Row - Nashville Sounds
- Rainiers Beat Beavers 7-4 Behind 15-Hit Attack - Portland Beavers
- Grizzlies Hold Reno Scoreless, 4-0 - Reno Aces
- Omaha Topples Round Rock 10-4 - Round Rock Express
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.
