Sounds Salvage Series Split with 7-1 Win
NASHVILLE - The Nashville Sounds salvaged a series split with the Iowa Cubs by taking Friday night's contest 7-1 in front of 11,552 fans at First Tennessee Park. It was the third largest crowd in stadium history. Nashville jumped out to a 6-0 lead through two innings and the bullpen
NASHVILLE - The Nashville Sounds salvaged a series split with the Iowa Cubs by taking Friday night's contest 7-1 in front of 11,552 fans at First Tennessee Park. It was the third largest crowd in stadium history. Nashville jumped out to a 6-0 lead through two innings and the bullpen held on the rest of the way to close out the series.
The Sounds got off to a hot start in the opening frame by putting up a three-spot on the scoreboard.
Nashville doubled its lead in the bottom of the second inning when
Iowa got on the board in the top of the third inning when Jeimer Candelario laced a double into right center field off Doubront.
On the mound it was a it was a staff effort for the Sounds. Doubront went the first 2 2/3 innings, allowing one run on three hits while striking out two as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery.
Tyler Sturdevant chipped in with a pair of scoreless innings with three strikeouts and Jake Sanchez shut the door on Iowa by tossing a scoreless ninth inning.
The Sounds welcome in the New Orleans Baby Cakes to First Tennessee Park for a four game series tomorrow night. Frankie Montas (0-0, 0.00) starts for the Sounds while Adam Conley (1-2, 5.34) is on the mound for New Orleans.
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.