Express Slip Past Chasers 10-9
Omaha overcame a five-run deficit with a seven-run seventh inning capped by a two-run double by 3B Jimmy Govern, however Round Rock catcher Lorenzo Quintana collected four hits, including the go-ahead run-scoring single in the eighth, in the Express' wild 10-9 win over the Storm Chasers on Saturday afternoon at
Omaha overcame a five-run deficit with a seven-run seventh inning capped by a two-run double by 3B Jimmy Govern, however Round Rock catcher Lorenzo Quintana collected four hits, including the go-ahead run-scoring single in the eighth, in the Express' wild 10-9 win over the Storm Chasers on Saturday afternoon at Werner Park.
Entering the bottom of the seventh trailing 7-2, Omaha erupted for seven tallies, including 3B Govern's go-ahead two-run double to left. C
Round Rock totaled 18 hits, with Quintana and LF Chas McCormick (3-4, 3 R, 2 BB) headlining the Express' six multi-hit efforts. All nine Express batters also posted at least one knock. Govern (2-5, 2B, 2 RBI), Fernandez (2-4, R, RBI) and SS Jecksson Flores (2-5, 2 R, RBI) each recorded multi-hit efforts for Omaha, while 1B Erich Weiss homered for the second time in three games.
Express reliever Ronel Blanco (0.2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER) earned the victory, while Ralph Garza (2.0 IP, BB, 2 K) notched his fifth save. Omaha southpaw Richard Lovelady (0.2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, BB, K) suffered the defeat.
The two teams are set to continue their four-game set on Sunday evening, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05pm CT.
Tickets for that game and all remaining Storm Chasers home contests can be purchased online at www.omahastormchasers.com, or by calling the Werner Park Ticket Office from noon until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at (402) 738-5100.