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Hatch First Quality Start as Chasers Beat Bats

Loftin and Velázquez homer in 6-1 Omaha win in Louisville
(Minda Haas Kuhlmann)
May 8, 2025

LOUISVILLE, KY. – The Omaha Storm Chasers scored six runs in the sixth inning, en route to a 6-1 win over the Louisville Bats Thursday at Louisville Slugger Field. Omaha starter Thomas Hatch threw his first quality start of the season, holding the Bats to one run over 6.0 innings.

LOUISVILLE, KY. – The Omaha Storm Chasers scored six runs in the sixth inning, en route to a 6-1 win over the Louisville Bats Thursday at Louisville Slugger Field.

Omaha starter Thomas Hatch threw his first quality start of the season, holding the Bats to one run over 6.0 innings. The right-hander only allowed a solo homer in the second inning, striking out four without allowing a walk over just 66 strikeouts. He did not encounter a three-ball count all night.

The Storm Chasers opened the game with a pair of hits – singles from John Rave and Nick Loftin – but Louisville starter Randy Wynne retired his next 13 hitters, into the fifth inning.

Down 1-0 through five innings, Omaha took the lead in the sixth inning and held that lead the rest of the night. Tyler Tolbert and Rave singled to open the inning, before Loftin crushed a three-run homer to left field for a 3-1 lead. MJ Melendez doubled to knock Wynne out of the game, then Brian O’Keefe singled to set up Nelson Velázquez for a three-run home run that pushed Omaha’s lead to 6-1.

Behind Hatch, Andrew Hoffmann worked a perfect seventh inning and Evan Sisk pitched a 1-2-3 ninth, before Jonathan Bowlan worked a scoreless ninth to finish off the victorious effort. The four pitchers combined for no walks and 10 strikeouts, the first time this year the Storm Chasers did not walk a batter. Hatch, Hoffmann, Sisk and Bowlan also combined to retire 13 of the final 15 Bats hitters of the night.

The Storm Chasers return to action Friday at 6:15 p.m. CT with the fourth game of the series against the Bats at Louisivlle Slugger Field.

Chasers Shut out by Indians 2-0

Omaha offense held to just 3 hits in series-tying loss
June 27, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – The Omaha Storm Chasers were shut out by the Indianapolis Indians 2-0 Friday night, a pitcher’s duel that saw just 8 total hits from the two teams. Omaha threw a bullpen game, with right-hander Stephen Nogosek as the opener. In his third start with Omaha, Nogosek began

Omaha Blows Out Indianapolis with Season High 17 Runs

All 9 Storm Chasers collect a hit in 17-2 win over Indians
June 26, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – The Omaha Storm Chasers won a second straight against the Indianapolis Indians, with a final score of 17-2 Thursday night. Omaha’s season-high 17 runs came on a season-high 19 hits and season-high 6 home runs. The Storm Chasers jumped to a 4-0 advantage in the 1st inning

Storm Chasers Rally Late in 7-5 Win Against the Indians

Omaha scored 7 unanswered runs in final four frames for extra-inning win
June 25, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – The Storm Chasers defeated the Indianapolis Indians 7-5 in Wednesday afternoon’s 10-inning game. After the Indians took a 5-0 lead, Omaha responded with 7 runs to secure its first win of the series. Chandler Champlain made his team-leading 15th start in Wednesday afternoon’s game. The right-hander worked

Omaha Drops Series Opener 9-1 in Indianapolis

Indians score 7 runs in first two innings to top Storm Chasers
June 24, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – Omaha began the second half of its season Tuesday night, falling 9-1 to the Indianapolis Indians, extending Omaha’s losing streak to seven games. Right-hander Thomas Hatch started Tuesday night’s game for Omaha, and the Indians jumped to an early 7-0 lead in the first two innings with

Omaha Swept with 7-6 Loss to Durham

Storm Chasers out-hit Durham, but fall in series finale
June 23, 2025

OMAHA, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers were swept for the second time this year with Sunday night’s 7-6 loss to Durham, the first time the Chasers have been swept in a 6-game series at home. Right-hander John Gant made his 2nd start of the week Sunday. Throughout the first

Late Rally Falls Short in Omaha’s Fifth Straight Loss

Storm Chasers homer four times in 8-7 loss to Durham
June 21, 2025

OMAHA, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers dropped a fifth straight game Saturday night, falling 8-7 to the Durham Bulls. Right-hander Kyle Wright continued his Major League rehab with Omaha on Saturday. Durham took an early 2-0 lead with a 2-run home run in the top of the 1st inning

Chasers Drop Fourth Straight in 12-3 Loss to Durham

Bulls secure to series win over Omaha
June 21, 2025

OMAHA, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers lost a fourth straight game, falling 12-3 to the Durham Bulls, who secured the series win in Friday night’s game. Left-hander Rich Hill made his fourth start with Omaha Friday. Hill started the game with two scoreless innings and 3 strikeouts, though Durham

Wiemer Homers Twice as Omaha Drops Third Straight to Durham

Joey Wiemer drives in 3 of Chasers’ 4 runs in 8-4 loss to Bulls
June 19, 2025

OMAHA, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers fell 8-4 on Friday night, their third straight loss against the Durham Bulls this week at Werner Park. Chandler Champlain made his team-leading 14th start with Omaha in Friday night’s game. Durham jumped to a 4-0 lead in the first inning on a

Omaha Drops Second Straight to Bulls

Bulls outhit Chasers 14-to-6 in Wednesday night’s 7-2 loss
June 19, 2025

OMAHA, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers dropped their second straight game to the Durham Bulls, falling 7-2 on Wednesday night. Coming off back-to-back quality starts and International League Pitcher of the Week honors, right-hander Thomas Hatch made his 12th start for Omaha. In the top of the 1st inning,

Omaha Drops Series Opener to Durham

Chasers snap 6-game winning streak in 7-0 series-opening loss to Bulls
June 17, 2025

OMAHA, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers saw a 6-game winning streak come to an end, falling 7-0 to the Durham Bulls. Tuesday afternoon’s game marks the first time the Chasers and Bulls have played in the regular season, the first meeting between the two clubs since Omaha beat Durham

HOMESTAND PREVIEW: Durham Bulls, June 17-22

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TUESDAY, JUNE 17 VS. DURHAM BULLS FIRST PITCH: 12:05 P.M. | GATES: 11:00 AM RHP John Gant (1-0, 5.51 ERA) vs. LHP Joe Rock (2-5, 4.71 ERA) Pitch in for the Pantry: Bring three cans of non-perishable food items and receive one Leonard Management McDonald’s berm ticket. Donations benefit NeighborGood

Thomas Hatch Named International League Pitcher of the Week

Omaha’s starting pitcher honored for his performance the week of June 9 to 15
June 16, 2025

PAPILLION, Neb. – Minor League Baseball has announced the Pitcher and Player of the Week honors for each of the respective Player Development Leagues and Omaha Storm Chasers starting pitcher Thomas Hatch was named the International League Pitcher of the Week for his performance the week of June 9 to

Omaha Sweeps Toledo With 7-0 Win

Storm Chasers complete first 6-game road sweep in franchise history with 3rd shutout of series
June 15, 2025

TOLEDO, OHIO – The Omaha Storm Chasers beat the Toledo Mud Hens 7-0 Sunday afternoon, to finish off a sweep of the 6-game road series, the first 6-game road sweep in franchise history, just the club’s 3rd 6-game sweep overall since 2021. Dairon Blanco set the tone with a solo

Chasers Win Fifth Straight in Toledo 

Timely hitting and dominant bullpen lead to 6-2 the Mud Hens
June 14, 2025

TOLEDO, OHIO – The Omaha Storm Chasers took their fifth straight game from the Toledo Mud Hens, securing a 6-2 victory Saturday that extended Omaha’s longest win streak of the season, giving the Chasers a chance for a sweep Sunday. Left-hander Rich Hill made his third start with Omaha in

Chasers top Mud Hens 2-0 in Fourth Straight win

Champlain tosses 5.0-inning complete game shutout in rain-shortened game
June 13, 2025

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Chasers Take Third Straight Game from Mud Hens 

Omaha’s Pitching Staff Combines for 9-inning Shutout in 7-0 Win
June 12, 2025

TOLEDO, OHIO – The Omaha Storm Chasers won their third straight game, 7-0 against the Toledo Mud Hens. Four Chasers pitchers combined for a shutout Thursday night, the staff’s third scoreless effort this season. Right-hander Thomas Hatch threw a 6.0 shutout innings Thursday night. Hatch retired 17 of the 20

Omaha Takes Second Straight from Toledo in 6-1 Win

Gant’s quality start and Tresh’s 4 RBI push Chasers past Mud Hens
June 11, 2025

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Omaha overcomes 5-run deficit with 7-run inning to edge Toledo 9-8
June 10, 2025

TOLEDO, OHIO – The Omaha Storm Chasers beat the Toledo Mud Hens 9-8 Tuesday night, Omaha’s first win in Toledo this season. Right-hander Kyle Wright made his second Major League rehab start with Omaha Tuesday night. In the bottom of the 1st inning, the Mud Hens took an early lead

Chasers Drop Series Finale to Cubs 

Despite 14 strikeouts from Omaha’s Bullpen, Storm Chasers fall 7-3 to Cubs
June 9, 2025

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Hill’s Dominant Start fuels Fuels Omaha’s 6-5 win Win over Over Iowa

Left-hander allows 1 unearned run over 6.0 innings in second win with Storm Chasers
June 7, 2025

PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers won their second straight game with a 6-5 victory over the Iowa Cubs, with, 8 of9 Storm Chasers hitters reaching base in Saturday night’s win. Left-handed pitcher Rich Hill made his second start with Omaha, throwing 6.0 innings, the first five frames scoreless.

Chasers Drop Third Straight to Iowa

Despite 6.0 scoreless innings and 13 strikeouts from Omaha’s pitching staff, the Storm Chasers fall 8-5 to the Cubs
June 6, 2025

PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers were defeated 8-5 by the Iowa Cubs Thursday night, dropping their third straight game in the series. Henry Williams started the game for Omaha, throwing a scoreless 1st inning. In the 2nd, Iowa took a 2-0 lead after two walks, two hits and

Chasers Fall 4-0, Swept in Doubleheader

Omaha held to 4 hits across 14 innings Wednesday
June 4, 2025

PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers were swept in Wednesday’s doubleheader with the Iowa Cubs, losing 4-0 in the nightcap of the twin-bill, after falling 1-0 in the afternoon game. Major League rehabber Kyle Wright started the game for Omaha, throwing 3.2 scoreless innings with 5 strikeouts in his

Omaha Falls 1-0 to Iowa in Series Opener

Gant Fires 5.0 Scoreless in Shutout Loss to Cubs
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Royals’ Top Prospect is 343rd Triple-A Omaha player to make MLB debut
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Series Opener Will not be Played between Omaha and Iowa
June 3, 2025

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