Sky Sox Outslug Chasers, 13-12
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (April 25, 2018) - The Storm Chasers surged back from an early 7-run deficit, but were still outscored by Colorado Springs 13-12 on Wednesday night at Security Services Field.Colorado Springs took a 2-0 in the bottom of the 1st on RBI singles by Brett Phillips and Ji-Man
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (April 25, 2018) - The Storm Chasers surged back from an early 7-run deficit, but were still outscored by Colorado Springs 13-12 on Wednesday night at Security Services Field.
Colorado Springs took a 2-0 in the bottom of the 1st on RBI singles by
Omaha pulled 2 of the those runs back in the top of the 3rd.
Colorado Springs stretched their lead to 10-3, however, with 4 more in the home half of the 3rd. Kyle Wren,
But the Chasers rallied to tie the game with a 7-run top of the 4th.
Burnes pitched 3.1 innings, allowing 8 runs, 8 hits, and 4 walks. He struck out 2.
Omaha took their first lead of the night in the top of the 5th on a single by Humberto Arteaga and a triple by Ramon Torres. But Colorado Springs answered in the bottom of the 5th on a Mauricio Dubon sacrifice fly to make it 11-11.
The Sky Sox re-took the lead in the bottom of the 6th.
The Chasers pulled back to within a run in the top of the 7th, as Hunter Dozier doubled home Ramon Torres. It was 13-12.
Omaha were unable to mount another comeback, however.
Eric Davis (W, 1-3) was awarded the win after pitching 1.2 innings and allowing 1 run. He was the pitcher of record when the Sky Sox took the lead for good in the 6th.
The Storm Chasers will continue the series against the Sky Sox tomorrow night at 7:40 Central time. RHP
Single-game tickets are available for all remaining 2018 Storm Chasers home contests, and may be purchased online at www.omahastormchasers.com/tickets, or through the Werner Park Ticket Office during open hours from noon until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday either in-person or by calling (402) 738-5100.
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