Sounds Win Third Straight In Extras
April 11, 2010 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Nashville Sounds News Release
DES MOINES, Iowa - The Nashville Sounds moved to 3-0 after topping the division-rival Iowa Cubs, 2-1, in 10 innings on Saturday night at Principal Park in Des Moines.
Second baseman Ray Olmedo lead Nashville by going 3-for-5 with a triple and both runs scored in his Sounds debut.
Right-hander Marco Estrada was also strong in his Brewers organization debut, earning a no-decision after allowing just two hits with five strikeouts over six scoreless frames.
For the third consecutive game in the series, the Sounds bounced out to an early lead. Olmedo tripled in his first at-bat and later came home on a RBI base hit from outfielder Trent Oeltjen.
The Cubs were able to tie the game in the bottom of the eighth inning. Third baseman Matt Camp singled to start the rally, followed by a James Adduci double. Bobby Scales then grounded out to Joe Koshansky that plated Camp from third to tie the game at 1-1.
Nashville regained the lead in extras, as Olmedo reached base again on a base hit to right field, advanced to second on an Oeltjen sacrifice, and scored on a Brendan Katin base knock.
Right-handed reliever David Johnson allowed one run in 1 1/3 innings. John Axford (1-0) earned the win after fanning two in his 1 1/3 innings of scoreless ball.
Chris Smith shut the door with a scoreless frame to earn his second save.
Cubs starter Thomas Diamond surrendered one run on four hits to earn a no-decision.
The Sounds and Cubs wrap up their season-opening four game series with tomorrow's 1:05 pm finale at Principal Park in Des Moines.
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