Comets Hold Off Express in Series Opener

Oklahoma City Comets — 4

Round Rock Express — 3

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 – Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark – Oklahoma City, Okla.

Game Summary: The Oklahoma City Comets led from start to finish and held off a late rally from the Round Rock Express to win the series opener, 4-3, Tuesday night at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Oklahoma City (5-5) scored first as Nick Senzel lined a two-out RBI single over Express shortstop Cam Cauley in the first inning. The Comets extended their lead in the third inning on a two-run single from Noah Miller to help Oklahoma City jump ahead, 3-0. Round Rock got two runs back in the fourth inning off a blast from Jonah Bride to make the score, 3-2. The Comets later got a homer of their own from Senzel when his fifth-inning solo shot out to left field increased Oklahoma City’s lead to 4-2. Round Rock rallied in the ninth inning, loading the bases with no outs. The Express (2-8) plated a run on a single from Cooper Johnson to make it a one-run game. Comets pitcher Paul Gervase then struck out the next two batters to end the game and record a save.

Of Note:

-The Comets won the series opener against the Express to improve to 3-1 at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark and even their overall record at 5-5.

-Oklahoma City scored first for a seventh consecutive game and the eighth time in its first 10 games of the season. With the win, the Comets improved their record to 3-5 in games where they score first.

-Paul Gervase recorded the first Oklahoma City save of the season, pitching the final two innings. He allowed one run on two hits with one walk and three strikeouts.

-Jackson Ferris made his season and Triple-A debut, starting on the mound for Oklahoma City and tossing three scoreless innings before allowing a two-run home run in the fourth inning. He was charged with two runs and three hits over 3.1 innings with one walk and two strikeouts in a no decision. Ferris enters the season ranked as the Dodgers’ No. 5 prospect by Baseball America and No. 7 by MLB Pipeline and the organization’s top left-handed pitching prospect overall.

-Nick Senzel went 2-for-3 with a homer and two RBI. He now has 10 RBI through his first eight games of the season.

-Noah Miller finished with a single and two RBI as he has now reached base safely in each of his first 10 games of the season.

-Finishing 2-for-4 at the plate, Ryan Ward is now hitting 8-for-23 (.348) with three doubles, one homer and six RBI to start April. Ward collected his third multi-hit outing in his last six games.

-Jake Eder made his Dodgers organization debut following an April 1 trade with the Washington Nationals. Pitching out of the bullpen, Eder earned a hold with two scoreless innings allowing two hits.

-After the Comets were held to a season-low three hits in a Sunday loss at Las Vegas, four Comets players finished with multi-hit games Tuesday as OKC outhit the Express, 9-7.

Next Up: The Comets continue their series against the Express with an 11:05 a.m. field trip day game Wednesday morning at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. To purchase tickets, visit okccomets.com or call (405) 218-2182. Live radio coverage of each Comets game begins 15 minutes before first pitch on AM 1340 "The Game," 1340thegame.com and through the free iHeartRadio or MiLB First Pitch apps.