Bonifacio's Blasts Not Enough, Express Top Chasers 8-7
Storm Chasers right fielder Jorge Bonifacio blasted two of Omaha's four home runs, however Round Rock left fielder Kyle Tucker and designated hitter Yordan Alvarez each mashed three hits as the Express halted a late charge for an 8-7 win on Friday night at Werner Park.
Storm Chasers right fielder
There were early fireworks, with the two teams combining for nine runs through the first two innings, including Omaha DH
After Round Rock added what turned out to be a crucial insurance run in the eighth, Bonifacio bashed a titanic two-run shot to left in the bottom of the ninth to narrow the margin to one. Round Rock reliever
In addition to Tucker and Alvarez, SS
Omaha heads to Iowa to begin a nine-game road trip starting with the I-Cubs on Saturday evening. First pitch is scheduled for 7:08pm CT. LHP
Following their road swing, Omaha returns to Werner Park on Tuesday, May 21 to begin a nine-game homestand. First pitch of the series opener versus the Iowa Cubs that evening is set for 6:35pm CT.
Tickets for that game and all remaining Storm Chasers home contests can be purchased online at www.omahastormchasers.com, or by calling the Werner Park Ticket Office from noon until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at (402) 738-5100.