Sounds Take Series Finale, Earn First Series Win

NASHVILLE – In a game that was tied through sixth, a late four-run burst by the Nashville Sounds (11-10) helped carry them to a 7-3 win over the Omaha Storm Chasers (12-9) on Sunday afternoon at First Horizon Park. The victory gave Nashville their first series win of the season.

Deadlocked in a 3-3 game through six, the Sounds capitalized on several free passes by rehabbing Royals reliever Jake Brentz (0-1). The left-hander got into trouble in the seventh, loading the bases on a couple of walks and a fielder’s choice with nobody out. Chavez Young was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to force the go-ahead run home, and another free pass with Tyler Black allowed another run to score, making it 5-3. Black added a couple more RBI for four on the game with a bases loaded single through the middle of the infield for two more insurance runs in the eighth.

The Sounds jumped ahead early in the game with a couple of long balls. Vinny Capra plated Brewer Hicklen with a second inning sacrifice fly for the game’s first run. Then in the third, Young and Black hit back-to-back solo shots off Storm Chasers starter Jonah Dipoto to make it 3-0. However, Omaha chipped away to tally one run in each of the middle innings to make it 3-3.

The best bullpen in Triple-A baseball locked in through the late innings to preserve the win. Kevin Herget (2-0) worked a scoreless seventh inning after allowing an inherited runner to score in the sixth. Corbin Martin and Rob Zastryzny then worked 1-2-3 eighth and ninth innings, respectively, to put the Storm Chasers away.

Black tied a career high with four RBI, which was also his second four RBI performance of the series. He went 2-for-4 at the plate with a homer walk and run scored. The first baseman also made a terrific over-the-shoulder catch in shallow right field for the final out in the ninth. Young added a hit and a pair of RBI out of the nine spot of the lineup.

Nashville will have Monday off before they begin a six-game series against the Louisville Bats. Right-hander Carlos Rodríguez (0-3, 6.75) is the probable starter for the Sounds. Louisville’s starting pitcher is to be announced. The first pitch is scheduled for 5:05 p.m. central from Louisville Slugger Field.

Post-Game Notes

• Tyler Black (2-for-4, R, HR, 4 RBI, BB) tied a career-high with four RBI in the game – his fourth 4 RBI game in his career and second in six games.
• Chavez Young’s third-inning homer was his first of the season. His last blast came on August 20, 2023 at Bowie, a three-run blast, while with Altoona.
• Brewer Hicklen walked twice, scored a run and stole a base in the win. He’s reached base safely in 18 of 20 games this season and his 11 stolen bases is tied for the most in the International League.
• Rob Zastryzny tossed a 1-2-3 ninth inning, striking out a couple of Storm Chasers. He’s yet to allow a run in eight appearances (8.0 IP) this season (1 H, 0 BB, 12 K, 0.13 WHIP, .040 BAA).

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