Dodgers Ding Storm Chasers, 9-1

Oklahoma City - Three Oklahoma City Dodgers players finished with multi-RBI nights and four pitchers combined to hold the Omaha Storm Chasers to one run in a 9-1 Dodgers win Thursday night at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
The Dodgers (68-62) opened their final homestand of the regular season Thursday as well as a four-game series against the Storm Chasers.

Drew Maggi, Jack Murphy and Joc Pederson each drove in two runs apiece for Oklahoma City. Trayce Thompson finished with a game-high three hits, while Henry Ramos, Rob Segedin, Maggi and Murphy each had two hits apiece.
Oklahoma City starting pitcher Justin Masterson (11-6) became the second PCL pitcher to 11 victories this season, holding the Storm Chasers to one run and three hits over 5.2 innings. He struck out six batters and allowed five walks.
Dodgers relievers Madison Younginer, Walker Buehler and Yaisel Sierra held Omaha scoreless and to three hits over the final 3.1 innings with five strikeouts and no walks.
The Dodgers took the lead in the second inning and went on to outhit Omaha, 14-6.
Alex Verdugo singled to center field to lead off the inning and advanced to second base on an Omaha fielding error by the center fielder on the play. He then scored on a RBI single into left field by Maggi for a 1-0 Dodgers lead, as Verdugo extended his on-base streak to 14 straight games.
With Max Muncy at the plate next, Maggi stole third base. Omaha catcher Cam Gallagher's throw to third base got past Omaha third baseman Dean Anna, who was charged with a missed catch error, allowing Maggi to score for a 2-0 Oklahoma City advantage.
Muncy eventually drew a walk and advanced to third base on a single by Ramos with two outs. He scored on a RBI single by Thompson for a 3-0 Dodgers lead.
The Dodgers added a run in the third inning. Segedin doubled to lead off and scored on a double by Maggi with two outs later in the inning for a 4-0 Oklahoma City advantage.
The Storm Chasers (62-69) loaded the bases with two outs in the fourth inning, collecting their first hit of the night on a double by Raul Mondesi, but Masterson struck out Hunter Dozier to keep Omaha off the scoreboard.
The Storm Chasers broke through the shutout in the sixth inning when Gallagher connected on a RBI single to cut Oklahoma City's lead to 4-1.
The Dodgers loaded the bases in the bottom of the sixth inning on two singles and a walk. Thompson came up to bat next and lined out to Omaha second baseman Ramón Torres, who then threw the ball toward first base, but his errant throw got past the first baseman, allowing Muncy to score from third base.
With runners at second and third base, Pederson lined a single into right field to bring home Murphy and Ramos to put the Dodgers ahead, 7-1.
Oklahoma City added to its lead in the seventh inning. Verdugo and Muncy both drew walks. Later with two outs, Murphy hit a fly ball to left-center field that landed for a two-run double and a 9-1 Dodgers lead.
Omaha starting pitcher Christian Binford (5-10) was charged with the loss, allowing six runs and 10 hits over 5.1 innings with five strikeouts and one walk.
Colorado Springs defeated New Orleans, 1-0, Thursday night and the Dodgers now trail American Northern Division-leading Colorado Springs by nine games in the standings with 11 games to go. Oklahoma City's elimination number is down to four.
The series against Omaha continues at 7:05 p.m. Friday with Hometown Heroes Military Celebration Night presented by RSM and Folds of Honor at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Fireworks presented by Francis Tuttle are scheduled to follow the game.
Live coverage of Friday's game begins at 6:50 p.m. on AM 1340 "The Game," 1340thegame.com, or through the free iHeartRadio mobile app.
Limited tickets are available through the box office on South Mickey Mantle Drive, by calling (405) 218-1000, or by ordering through okcdodgers.com.