Sounds Win Streak Halted at 15
The Nashville Sounds came within one win of a new franchise record, but the win streak came to an end at 15 as they were shutout by the Charlotte Knights 1-0 Friday night at Truist Field. Nashville won 15 consecutive games for the third time in franchise history and first
The Nashville Sounds came within one win of a new franchise record, but the win streak came to an end at 15 as they were shutout by the Charlotte Knights 1-0 Friday night at Truist Field. Nashville won 15 consecutive games for the third time in franchise history and first since July 29-August 14, 2018. The Sounds were shutout for the first time since August 26, 2019 at Omaha.
Charlotte scored the only run of the game in the fourth inning. Adam Engel reached safely on an error, stole two bases and came in to score on a groundout from Jake Burger.
Despite getting the loss, Nashville starter Aaron Ashby covered seven innings and allowed one run (zero earned) on two hits and struck out a season-high 11.
Game five of the six-game series is scheduled for Saturday night in Charlotte. Right-hander Bowden Francis (1-0, 3.60) starts for Nashville against right-hander Jonathan Stiever (1-1, 6.00) for Charlotte. First pitch is scheduled for 6:04 central time.
Post-Game Notes
· The Sounds came one game short of setting a franchise record in consecutive wins…they won 15 straight games for the third time in franchise history (last – July 29-August 14, 2018).
· Aaron Ashby set season-highs in innings pitched (7.0) and strikeouts (11)…in his last three starts, he is 2-1 with a 1.02 ERA (2 ER/17.2 IP) and has 26 strikeouts.
· Weston Wilson has hit safely in five consecutive games…batting .428 (6-for-14) with 4 runs, 2 doubles, 2 home runs, 2 RBI and 6 walks.
· Nashville recorded a season-low two hits.