Sloppy Seventh Slips up Sounds
The Iowa Cubs sent 12 to the plate in a six-run seventh inning en route to an 8-4 win over the Nashville Sounds in front of 8,771 fans at First Tennessee Park Tuesday night.The Sounds (32-30) built an early 4-0 lead behind another strong start by Chris Smith only to
The Iowa Cubs sent 12 to the plate in a six-run seventh inning en route to an 8-4 win over the Nashville Sounds in front of 8,771 fans at First Tennessee Park Tuesday night.
The Sounds (32-30) built an early 4-0 lead behind another strong start by
Renato Nuñez provided some early fireworks when he launched his Pacific Coast League-leading 18th home run of the season in the bottom of the second inning.
A run-scoring double by
Smith was dialed in early as he cruised through the first four innings. The reigning PCL Pitcher of the Week ran his scoreless inning streak to 16 2/3 before it came to a halt with two down in the fifth.
Smith recorded two quick outs in the sixth before Iowa catcher
Right-hander
Nashville's offense went quiet the rest of the way against Iowa's bullpen. The lone bright spot was Matt Chapman's single in the eighth to extend his career-best hitting streak to 11 games.
Game two of the four-game series is set for Wednesday night at First Tennessee Park. Right-hander
The 2017 season is the Sounds' 40th in franchise history and their third as the Oakland Athletics' top affiliate. Single-game tickets are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com.