Missions Topple Storm Chasers
SAN ANTONIO - Thomas Jankins turned in another bullpen-saving performance and pitched the San Antonio Missions to an 8-2 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers Saturday evening at Wolff Stadium.Jankins continued his stellar run of form on the mound as he logged his team-leading eighth quality start of the season.
SAN ANTONIO -
Jankins continued his stellar run of form on the mound as he logged his team-leading eighth quality start of the season. The right-hander allowed just one run on eight hits in seven innings of work. Omaha finally broke through against Jankins with two outs in the sixth inning.
San Antonio came out of the gates fast for the third straight night as they posted two runs in the first inning and one in the second.
The Missions added some cushion to their lead in the fifth inning as
Omaha posted a run in the sixth and another in the eighth to cut the deficit to 5-2.
The Missions go for the series sweep of the Storm Chasers Sunday night at Wolff Stadium. Right-hander
Post-Game Notes
-With the win, San Antonio improves to 57-36 on the season.
-Thomas Jankins picked up his team-leading eighth quality start of the season and won his seventh straight game to extend a career-long streak.
-San Antonio has now scored two first-inning runs in each of the first three games of the series.
2019 is the 118th season of baseball in San Antonio and first as the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. Single game tickets are on sale now at the Wolff Stadium Box Office or online at samissions.com. Season seat memberships are available now by calling 210-675-PARK (7275).