Sounds Drop Series Finale in Des Moines
A strong start by James Naile wasn't enough for the Nashville Sounds in a 2-0 loss to the Iowa Cubs Sunday afternoon at Principal Park. Naile tossed seven innings and limited the Cubs to two runs on just four hits. It was Naile's eighth quality start of the season, and
A strong start by
Naile tossed seven innings and limited the Cubs to two runs on just four hits. It was Naile's eighth quality start of the season, and his first outing since his 2018 Triple-A All-Star Game appearance on Wednesday.
Nashville's offense never materialized and went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position. They left the bases loaded in the fourth, and runners on in the sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth innings.
The Cubs took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third on a run-scoring groundout by
Nashville had a chance to even the game in the later innings but couldn't push across any runs.
The Sounds managed only five hits - two of them being doubles by
The Sounds return home Monday as they host the Omaha Storm Chasers in the start of a seven-day, eight-game homestand. Right-hander
Post-Game Notes
- With today's 2-0 loss, the Sounds dropped to 44-48 on the season.
- Nashville was shut out for the eighth time this season. The eight shutouts are tied for the most in the Pacific Coast League with Iowa and Albuquerque.
- James Naile recorded his team-leading eighth quality start of the season (7.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K). He threw a career-high 102 pitches.
The 2018 season is the Sounds' 41st in franchise history and fourth as the Oakland Athletics' top affiliate. Single-game tickets are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com.