Sounds Game Against Storm Chasers Suspended Due to Rain
NASHVILLE - The Nashville Sounds game against the Omaha Storm Chasers was suspended due to rain with the Sounds on top 6-2 in the bottom of the fourth inning. The game will be resumed on Sunday at 2:05 p.m. and will be a full nine-inning game. Sunday's regularly scheduled game
NASHVILLE - The Nashville Sounds game against the Omaha Storm Chasers was suspended due to rain with the Sounds on top 6-2 in the bottom of the fourth inning. The game will be resumed on Sunday at 2:05 p.m. and will be a full nine-inning game. Sunday's regularly scheduled game will be a seven-inning game and will begin approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Saturday's suspended game.
The Sounds jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the first inning thanks to some savvy base running by
Aside from allowing two runs in the third inning, Sounds starter
Nashville added three runs in the second inning as Machado issued three walks in the frame and all three came home to roost. BJ Boyd hit a chopper back through the middle to drive in a pair of runs. Mateo then tapped one to third baseman
Omaha cut the lead in half with a pair of runs in the top of the third inning as
Renato Núñez squeaked a two-run single past the shortstop in the fourth inning to extend the lead to 6-2 before the umpires called for the tarp to be placed on the field. The game will be resumed with two outs in the bottom of the fourth inning with Fowler at second base and Núñez at first.
Tickets for Saturday's game can be exchanged for any remaining 2018 regular season home game and may be exchanged at the First Tennessee Park box office for a ticket of equal or lesser value, subject to availability.
The Sounds continue their four-game series with the Storm Chasers Sunday afternoon at First Tennessee Park. Right-hander
Post-Game Notes
- Saturday night's game was the first game affected by rain this season
- Renato Núñez extended his hitting streak to seven games with his fourth inning single. He has now hit safely in all seven games he has played in.
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.