Chasers Walk Off With 4-3 Win In Ten Innings
Following Omaha starter Jonathan Dziedzic 's strong seven-inning performance, the Storm Chasers plated two runs in the bottom of the tenth inning, capped by third baseman Jack Lopez 's game-ending bases-loaded walk, in a 4-3 victory over the Memphis Redbirds on Tuesday evening at Werner Park.
Following Omaha starter
Tuesday's contest featured the first time the Storm Chasers participated in a game utilizing the rule enacted by Minor League Baseball that places a runner at second base to start an extra frame. After Memphis scored a run in the top of the tenth, Omaha CF
The Storm Chasers drew first blood in the opening frame as well thanks to Schwindel, who laced a single to center to bring Burns plateward. The Redbirds answered with a single tally in the fourth prior to Omaha C
Burns (2-4, 2 R, BB) was the lone batter from Omaha's side to collect two knocks. Kelly (2-4, 2B, RBI), CF
Dziedzic spun seven solid frames, yielding a lone earned run on seven scattered hits while striking out four. He and Memphis starter
Omaha and Memphis are slated to face off in the second matchup of their four-game series on Wednesday, with first pitch scheduled for 6:35pm CT. The Redbirds are anticipated to send RHP
Tickets are still available for that game and all remaining Storm Chasers home dates in 2018, and may be purchased at www.omahastormchasers.com/tickets as well as by calling the Werner Park Ticket Office at (402) 738-5100. To view Ticket Office hours, please click here.