Papillion, NE – The Omaha Storm Chasers carved another notch in their victory belt this past Sunday afternoon, achieving a triumphant 3-1 win over the St. Paul Saints. The triumph was marked by a noteworthy performance from Anthony Veneziano and a game-changing rally in the seventh inning that cemented the series win.
As the tension rose at the Werner Park, Omaha seized an early lead in the inaugural inning. Tucker Bradley came through with a one-out double, followed by John Rave driving Bradley home with an RBI single two batters later. The first-round score set the tone for the game, clearly demonstrating the Chasers’ readiness to battle.
Armed with the early run support, Veneziano ensured that the Saints were kept on their toes. Veneziano expertly maintained a shutout up until the sixth inning, permitting the Saints a meager three hits over the initial five innings. St. Paul did manage to even the score in the sixth with a two-out RBI double, though a contentious play at the plate almost brought the inning to a premature close.
Veneziano concluded his stellar outing after the sixth inning, wrapping up his second quality start with the Omaha team. His mantle was then taken up by James McArthur, who impressively retired all six batters he faced with a frugal 14 pitches, successfully maintaining the 1-1 stalemate.
The tension broke in the bottom of the seventh when Tyler Gentry set things off with a single. Following suit, Clay Dungan drew a walk, and both were soon brought home by a two-run double delivered by Bradley, setting the score to a decisive 3-1.
The eighth inning witnessed the Chasers put down in swift succession, with the score remaining steady as McArthur repeated his top of the eighth performance, retiring the side.
Stepping up to the plate in the ninth, Will Klein took control on the mound. Despite two singles threatening the lead, Klein deftly struck out three Saints, safeguarding the 3-1 score and securing the series victory for the Omaha Storm Chasers.
After a well-deserved day off, the Storm Chasers will be embarking on a two-week road trip to Columbus and Louisville, kick-starting the journey with a game scheduled for 6:05 p.m. CT in Columbus this Tuesday. As the Chasers ride this wave of victory, fans eagerly anticipate more exhilarating play in the coming matches.
