Omaha, NE – The Omaha Storm Chasers put an end to their three-game losing streak with a commanding 8-2 victory over the Nashville Sounds at First Horizon Park this Saturday night. The win was marked by impressive performances from both the batters and pitchers, rejuvenating the team’s spirit and setting the stage for a potential series split in their next game.
From the get-go, the Storm Chasers set the tone for the game. Leadoff batter John Rave hit a home run to center field, just three pitches into the match, establishing a 1-0 lead early on. This early aggression was followed up by Logan Porter, who extended his hitting streak to eight games with a line drive single. Although Porter was left stranded, the tone had been set for the evening.
The top of the fourth inning saw Omaha widen their lead to 3-0 as Cam Devanney, a former Sound, launched his third home run of the season to left field. Storm Chasers’ starter, Jonathan Bowlan, had another strong outing, notching his third consecutive win by allowing just two runs over five innings and striking out five.
While Nashville tried to claw back into the game with a pair of runs in the fourth and fifth innings, the Storm Chasers responded each time. CJ Alexander’s sixth-inning home run pushed the score to 4-2, with Alexander later adding another run to his night’s tally.
The decisive moment came in the eighth inning when Tyler Gentry hit his season’s first home run—a 3-run blast that secured the win. With a total of four runs in this inning, Omaha not only extended their lead but crushed any hope of a Nashville comeback.
Relief pitchers John McMillon, Evan Sisk, and Will Klein played pivotal roles, retiring the last 11 Nashville batters consecutively, ensuring that the Sounds’ lineup could not find its rhythm again. The trio’s effort underscored a robust defensive performance as Nashville was limited to just four hits all game.
The Storm Chasers now look forward to Sunday’s game where they aim to split the series, buoyed by this robust performance. The game is scheduled for a 2:05 p.m. CT first pitch at First Horizon Park. Omaha fans will surely be watching closely, hopeful for another strong showing to close out the week.
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