Express Derail Dodgers with 10-Run Sixth Inning
Oklahoma City - A 10-run sixth inning by the Round Rock Express turned a five-run deficit into a five-run lead as they went on to defeat the Oklahoma City Dodgers, 11-8, Friday night at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.The Dodgers built a 6-1 lead through three innings in the series opener between
Oklahoma City - A 10-run sixth inning by the Round Rock Express turned a five-run deficit into a five-run lead as they went on to defeat the Oklahoma City Dodgers, 11-8, Friday night at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
The Dodgers built a 6-1 lead through three innings in the series opener between the teams and starting pitcher
Once Castillo exited the game, the Express took control on the scoreboard in front of a sellout crowd of 9,894.
Round Rock scored 10 runs on eight hits in the sixth inning against four Oklahoma City pitchers. The Express drew three walks and the Dodgers committed two errors in the inning as the Express ended Oklahoma City's three-game winning streak.
Round Rock took the game's first lead in the first inning against the Dodgers, who wore special pink jerseys as part of the team's "Pack the Park Pink" night.
The Dodgers (63-54) rallied with two outs in the second inning.
Oklahoma City added to its lead in the third inning. The first four batters of the inning singled, including a bunt single by Ramos. With runners at first and second base, Ramos bunted to the right side of the pitcher's mound. Express first baseman
In the sixth inning, the Express (55-62) scored five runs before an out was made in the inning. Fifteen batters came to the plate for Round Rock in the frame.
The 10 runs allowed in the inning were the most given up in one inning by an Oklahoma City team since the 2013 season. Round Rock was also the last team to score 10 runs in an inning against Oklahoma City on Aug. 22, 2013 at Dell Diamond when Round Rock scored 10 runs in the sixth inning in a 12-3 win against the RedHawks.
The Dodgers loaded the bases in the eighth inning with one out and
Round Rock reliever
The Dodgers continue their series against the Express at 7:05 p.m. Saturday at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
The 20th Season All-Ballpark Team, as voted by fans, will be unveiled prior to the game and former Oklahoma City Mayor Ron Norick will throw out a ceremonial first pitch. Norick was instrumental in the MAPS (Metropolitan Area Projects) program, which funded the ballpark's construction.
Live coverage of Saturday's game begins at 6:50 p.m. on AM 1340 "The Game," 1340thegame.com, or through the free iHeartRadio mobile app.
Tickets are available through the box office on S. Mickey Mantle Drive, by calling (405) 218-1000, or by ordering through okcdodgers.com.