Swaggerty Doubles in Indians Saturday Loss
Published on April 1, 2023 under International League (IL)
Indianapolis Indians News Release
INDIANAPOLIS - The Omaha Storm Chasers scored in four consecutive innings and erupted for a five-run fifth en route to a series-clinching victory over the Indianapolis Indians on Saturday afternoon at Victory Field, 12-1.
All nine batters in the Storm Chasers (2-0) lineup scored at least one run in the victory, with the offense being led by a trio of three-hit performances and a five-RBI showing courtesy of a fifth-inning grand slam by designated hitter Jakson Reetz. Eight of Omaha's 12 runs were charged to starting pitcher Caleb Smith (L, 0-1).
The Indians (0-2) were held to just one hit until Travis Swaggerty led off the seventh inning with a double, his second in as many games. Miguel Andújar followed and wasted no time driving Swaggerty in with a ground ball through the right side of the infield. Mark Mathias - who logged three hits in his Pirates organization debut on Friday - collected two of Indy's five total hits.
After Omaha starter Austin Cox fanned five across 3.0 shutout innings, Drew Parrish (W, 1-0) entered from the bullpen and faced the minimum through 3.0 hitless frames.
The series finale begins at 1:35 PM ET on Sunday at Victory Field. RHP Mike Burrows (0-0, -.--) will take the mound as Indianapolis looks for its first win of the 2023 season. RHP Jonathan Heasley is set to counter for Omaha.
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