Offense Falters Again, Sounds Lose to Baby Cakes
The Nashville Sounds' offensive struggles continued in a 4-0 loss to the New Orleans Baby Cakes Sunday afternoon at Shrine on Airline. The Sounds have scored two runs over the last 28 innings of action.One night after collecting only five hits, the Sounds managed just two against a trio of
The Nashville Sounds' offensive struggles continued in a 4-0 loss to the New Orleans Baby Cakes Sunday afternoon at Shrine on Airline. The Sounds have scored two runs over the last 28 innings of action.
One night after collecting only five hits, the Sounds managed just two against a trio of New Orleans pitchers.
The Baby Cakes were in control from the start with runs in the first three innings. Jon Rodriguez's RBI groundout gave New Orleans a 1-0 lead in the first. Nashville starter
The Sounds' offense never got going with only three opportunities with runners in scoring position.
Nashville and New Orleans conclude the five-game series Monday afternoon at Shrine on Airline. Left-hander
Post-Game Notes
- With today's loss, the Sounds fell to 1-3. They are 2.5 games back of the American Southern Division leading Memphis Redbirds.
- Relievers
Kyle Finnegan andJeremy Bleich combined to throw 3.0 scoreless innings in relief today. The bullpen ERA on the young season is 0.49 (18.1 IP/1 ER). - INF/OF Renato Nunez had one of the two Sounds hits today. He's batting .333 (4-for-12) on his MLB rehab assignment.
The 2018 season is the Sounds' 41st in franchise history and fourth as the Oakland Athletics' top affiliate. Opening Day at First Tennessee Park is scheduled for Tuesday, April 10 when the Sounds host the Iowa Cubs at 6:35 p.m. Season ticket memberships are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com.