Storm Chasers Edge Express 3-2 in Series Opener
June 29, 2019 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release
ROUND ROCK, Texas - The Round Rock Express (47-34) suffered a narrow 3-2 loss to the Omaha Storm Chasers (38-44) in their series opener on Saturday night at Dell Diamond. Omaha used a three-run opening frame to fuel the victory.
Storm Chasers LHP Jake Kalish (5-4, 4.07) earned the win after a 6.0-inning appearance out of the bullpen in which he held Round Rock to two runs, only one of which was earned, on four hits and three strikeouts. Express LHP Ryan Hartman (5-3, 5.09) suffered the loss after surrendering three runs on six hits in a 7.0-inning start.
The Storm Chasers quickly opened scoring as SS Jecksson Flores worked a leadoff walk prior to a single from 3B Erik Mejia and a walk by LF Jorge Bonifacio. RF Bubba Starling then notched a bases-clearing double to put Omaha ahead 3-0.
Round Rock answered back in the third as C Garrett Stubbs smoked a double and advanced to third on a Nick Dini passed ball. The next at-bat, 2B Alex De Goti plated Stubbs via a sacrifice fly. In the fourth, SS Jack Mayfield smoked a leadoff homer to cut Round Rock's deficit to 3-2.
The teams exchanged five scoreless innings that included a pair of E-Train hits, but Round Rock could not find the game-tying run, resulting in a 3-2 defeat.
Round Rock meets Omaha on Sunday night for game two aiming to level the series at one. Express RHP Brandon Bielak (1-3, 6.57) is scheduled to start opposite Storm Chasers RHP Arnaldo Hernandez (1-5, 8.14). First pitch at Dell Diamond is set for 6:05 p.m.
For more information on the Express, visit RRExpress.com or call (512) 255-2255. Keep up with the Express on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and join the conversation during our historic 20th season using #20STROng.
Pacific Coast League Stories from June 29, 2019
- Starling & Chasers Halt the Express 3-2 - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Sounds' Streak Snapped at Home - Nashville Sounds
- 'Cakes Defeat Memphis - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- I-Cubs Win Five Straight - Iowa Cubs
- Storm Chasers Edge Express 3-2 in Series Opener - Round Rock Express
- Seven-Run Second Inning Dooms Missions - San Antonio Missions
- Nashville Sounds Game Information: Nashville Sounds (35-45) vs. Oklahoma City Dodgers (32-47) - Nashville Sounds
- Game Notes: San Antonio Missions vs. Iowa Cubs - San Antonio Missions
- Game Notes: Memphis Redbirds (33-48) vs New Orleans Baby Cakes (44-37) - Memphis Redbirds
- OKC Dodgers Game Notes - June 29, 2019 - Oklahoma City Comets
- Hitting His Way into the Big Leagues - San Antonio Missions
- Marmolejos and Gushue co-pilot Grizzlies 7-6 victory over Aviators - Fresno Grizzlies
- Chihuahuas Get to Sacramento early again in 9-5 Victory - El Paso Chihuahuas
- Rainiers Win Rollercoaster Contest in Extras at Albuquerque - Tacoma Rainiers
- Aces Sweep Salt Lake in First Leg of Road Trip - Reno Aces
- Aces Complete Bees Sweep - Salt Lake Bees
- Green homers again as River Cats close out road trip - Sacramento River Cats
- Rainiers Take Series Finale, 15-14, in 10 Innings - Albuquerque Isotopes
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.
