Three Run Eighth Propels Sounds to Win at Gwinnett
June 12, 2024 - International League (IL)
Nashville Sounds News Release
Lawrenceville, Ga. - Trailing through most of the game, the Nashville Sounds (35-30) rallied late for a 4-2 win over the Gwinnett Stripers (30-35) on Wednesday afternoon at Coolray Field.
Entering the top of the eighth down a run, Freddy Zamora sparked a rally with a leadoff single. Gwinnett reliever Taylor Widener then got two outs, but Owen Miller came through in a clutch spot to tie the game with a single to center field. Wes Clarke then put the Sounds ahead for the first time, launching a blast over the left field fence. His fifth homer of the season for Nashville put the Sounds up 4-2.
The Sounds pitching staff bounced back after a rough performance yesterday. Taylor Clarke got the start and gave up a couple runs in three innings of work. The bullpen would keep Gwinnett off the scoreboard the rest of the way. Garrett Stallings added 3.1 scoreless innings before Kevin Herget (3-0) took over in the seventh and got four outs. Harold Chirino walked one but struck out one to get out of the eighth, then Ryan Middendorf (S, 2) earned the save with a scoreless ninth.
Miller led the Sounds offense with two hits, a double, run and RBI. Clarke's homer was his second in as many games. Chavez Young and Chris Roller each had a double, with Roller's being an RBI double that got the Sounds on the scoreboard in the seventh inning.
With the series tied, the Sounds will turn to right-hander Tyler Woessner (2-4, 7.24) for game three of the series. He'll face Gwinnett right-hander Darius Vines (0-1, 5.44). The first pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. central at Coolray Field tomorrow night.
Post-Game Notes
Francisco Mejía (1-for-4) extended his hitting streak to eight games with a single in the first inning. The switch hitter is batting .438 (14-for-32) with a double, four home runs, 10 RBI and seven runs since the streak began on May 31.
Wes Clarke (1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI) homered in back-to-back games for the first time at the Triple-A level. He last homered in consecutive games on September 7 and 8, 2023 with Biloxi at Birmingham.
Garrett Stallings' 3.1 scoreless innings was his longest outing without giving up any runs this season.
Kevin Herget has not allowed a run over his last eight appearances combined between Milwaukee (3 G, 5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 7 K) and Nashville (5 G, 5.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 7 K), dating back to May 15.
The Nashville Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers and play at First Horizon Park. Single-game tickets and season ticket memberships for the remainder of the 2024 season are on sale now. For more information call 615-690-4487 or e-mail tickets@nashvillesounds.com.
• Discuss this story on the International League message board...
International League Stories from June 12, 2024
- Chasers Even Series with Late Rally Over Toledo - Omaha Storm Chasers
- WooSox Drop Second Straight in Buffalo, 5-2 - Worcester Red Sox
- Dingler Extends Hit Streak to Fifteen in 7-5 Loss - Toledo Mud Hens
- Jacksonville Wins Fifth Consecutive Contest - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Bisons Win Three In A Row With 5-2 Victory Over Worcester - Buffalo Bisons
- Haskin Powers Tides To Win Over Memphis - Norfolk Tides
- Redbirds Win Streak Snapped at Tides in Back-And-Forth Game - Memphis Redbirds
- Durham Blanks Knights, 7-0 - Durham Bulls
- Knights Fall to Bulls on Wednesday, 7-0 - Charlotte Knights
- Worcester Red Sox and Worcester Bravehearts to Collaborate in MLB's PLAY BALL Weekend this Saturday - Worcester Red Sox
- Red Wings Fall to RailRiders in Pitchers Duel - Rochester Red Wings
- Rochester Red Wings Post-Game Notes - 6.12 - Rochester Red Wings
- Pitching Even Better in On-Hit Win - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- I-Cubs Fall in Extras to Clippers - Iowa Cubs
- Winans' Scoreless Gem Spoiled by Late Nashville Surge as Stripers Lose 4-2 - Gwinnett Stripers
- Walks Sting Bats in 7-2 Loss against Saints - Louisville Bats
- Three Run Eighth Propels Sounds to Win at Gwinnett - Nashville Sounds
- Saints Take Afternoon Walk to 7-2 Victory over Bats - St. Paul Saints
- Syracuse's Five-Game Winning Streak Ends with 5-3 Loss to Lehigh Valley on Wednesday - Syracuse Mets
- Buddy Kennedy's Stellar Debut Helps 'Pigs Rally Past Mets - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Persistence, Perspective Power Randy Wynne's Journey - Louisville Bats
- WWE Veteran NZO to Team with Rocky on Wrestling Night on June 22 - Memphis Redbirds
- Bonding over Faith: 'Pigs Players and Fans Connect on Faith Night - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- SWB Game Notes - June 12 - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- June 12 Game Notes: Iowa Cubs at Columbus Clippers - Iowa Cubs
- Rochester Red Wings Game Notes - June 12 vs. Scranton/WB - Rochester Red Wings
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.
