Sounds Rally to Win 2018 Season Finale
Cooper Goldby's two-run double and BJ Boyd's two-run triple keyed a late rally to help the Nashville Sounds to a 6-5 win Monday afternoon at First Tennessee Park. 7,782 fans watched the 2018 season finale and pushed the season attendance to over 600,000 for only the second time in the
Trailing 5-2 in the bottom of the eighth inning,
Cooper Goldby came to the plate and ripped a two-run double down the right-field line to pull the Sounds within a run at 5-4. It was the first Triple-A hit in Goldby's career.
BJ Boyd followed with a line drive down the right-field line, scoring both runners to give the Sounds a 6-5 lead. The triple was Boyd's third hit of the game. He finished the day 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored.
Nashville reliever Calvin Coker entered the ninth with a 6-5 lead and got the job done for his first save at the Triple-A level. The youngster issued a one-out walk and hit
Nashville trailed 4-0 early after
Sounds' Right-hander
Post-Game Notes
- With today's 6-5 win, the Sounds finished the 2018 season at 72-68.
- Today's attendance of 7,782 pushed the season total to 603,135. It's the highest single-season attendance in First Tennessee Park history.
- The Sounds finished with a home record of 41-29, the team's best home record in a single season at First Tennessee Park.
- BJ Boyd finished 3-for-4, his sixth three-hit game of the season and his 27th multi-hit game overall.
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.