Sounds Edge Rangers in Front of Record-Breaking Crowd at First Tennessee Park
The Nashville Sounds edged the Texas Rangers, 4-3, in front of a record-breaking crowd of 11,824 at First Tennessee Park Sunday afternoon. It was the first Major League exhibition game in Nashville since June 3, 1999.Outfielder Preston Beck provided the difference when he gave the Sounds a 3-2 lead in
The Nashville Sounds edged the Texas Rangers, 4-3, in front of a record-breaking crowd of 11,824 at First Tennessee Park Sunday afternoon. It was the first Major League exhibition game in Nashville since June 3, 1999.
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It stayed 1-1 until the top of the sixth when the Rangers took advantage of Nashville's second error. An errant throw by second baseman
The slim advantage didn't last as Nashville bounced back in the home half of the sixth.
A pair of walks issued by Texas closer
Four relievers worked for Nashville after Hearn's five frames. CD Pelham allowed the unearned run in the sixth, Tennessee native
Pelham picked up the win in relief and Kelley was charged with the loss. Feigl earned the save in Nashville's win.
The Rangers head to Arlington where they'll host the Cleveland Indians in an exhibition game at Globe Life Park Monday night. Texas opens the 2019 season against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday afternoon, while the Sounds open their 2019 season on Thursday, April 4 at First Tennessee Park.
The 42nd season of Nashville Sounds baseball officially begins on Thursday, April 4, when the Sounds host the Iowa Cubs at 6:35 p.m. Season ticket memberships for the 2019 season are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com.