Storm Chasers Walk-Off Again and Win 6-5
Published on April 11, 2012 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release
PAPILLION, Neb. - When you're hot, you seemingly can do no wrong, and that has to be how the Storm Chasers are feeling right now after their 6-5 thriller against Round Rock on Wednesday. Omaha put together a three-run rally in the ninth inning that was topped off by Falu's run-scoring single that was punched into right-center field.
While Falu's hit was his lone hit of the night, other Storm Chasers (6-1) were there to help pack an offensive punch. Packing perhaps the most punch was Kevin Kouzmanoff who went 3-for-5 at the dish with three RBI. Brandon Sisk (1-0) worked a scoreless ninth inning en route to his first win of 2012.
Omaha leapt out to a quick 2-0 advantage when Jerrod Dyson started off the home half of the first with a walk. Dyson then stole second, advanced to third on a bunt single by Derrick Robinson and came home when Tony Abreu singled to left field. Several batters later, Kevin Kouzmanoff slapped a double into left field to bring Abreu home.
Not to be outdone, Round Rock (2-5) seized a 3-2 lead after putting 3 runs on the board in the third inning. They followed that up with another run in the sixth to pad their lead to 4-2.
The Storm Chasers fought back and scored a run in the bottom of the sixth when Jamie Romak doubled in Abreu. The Express inched out another run in the eighth to grab a 5-3 lead.
While things definitely looked bleak for Omaha's chances at winning five straight ballgames, the team refused to give up. Dyson, the second batter of the inning, used his speed to eek out an infield hit. Dyson then stole second and advanced to third when the throw by Round Rock's catcher skipped into center field. D. Robinson worked a free pass to give the Storm Chasers men on first and third with one out. With Clint Robinson at the plate, Derrick utilized his speed to steal second. Clint then took first the hard way when he was plunked by Express pitcher Tanner Scheppers. Manager Mike Jirschele, sensing that the tide was turning, sought to put speed on the base paths and replaced C. Robinson with David Lough. Kouzmanoff tied the ballgame at 5-5 when his single up the middle scored Dyson from third and D. Robinson from second, which set up Falu for game-winning RBI single.
The Storm Chasers and the Express will lock horns one more time tomorrow, April 12 at 6:35 p.m. The game is a special Thirsty Thursday event which features $1 Bud Light Drafts and $1 Pepsi's thanks to our good friends at Budweiser and Pepsi.
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