April 22, 2019 |
Nashville Sounds
Nashville, TN – The offense continued to struggle for the Nashville Sounds in a 5-0 loss to the San Antonio Missions Monday night at First Tennessee Park. Nashville managed only four hits in the setback.
Nashville went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position and have not collected a hit with a runner in scoring position since Saturday night. The issues started tonight after Eli White doubled to start the bottom of the first inning but was stranded after a pop out and two strikeouts.
San Antonio struck first when they plated three runs in the top of the second.
 Nashville Sounds Shut Out in Back-to-Back Games to Finish Homestand. (Nashville Sounds)
Tyrone Taylor started it with a double and later scored on a groundout by Lucas Erceg.
Moments later, Troy Stokes Jr. drilled a two-run homer to left field to give the Missions a 3-0 lead.
Nashville starter Richelson Pena quickly recorded the first two outs of the third but San Antonio designated hitter Keston Hiura crushed a long home run to left field to make it a 4-0 game.
Nashville’s offense never threatened to cut into the lead. Willie Calhoun doubled to start the sixth inning but the next three batters were retired in order. Zack Granite had a pair of hits for the Sounds.
Nashville Sounds Post-Game Notes
With tonight’s 5-0 loss, the Sounds are now 5-13 on the season.
Eli White’s double was his seventh extra-base hit of the season. He is now tied for the team lead with Matt Davidson.
The Sounds are hitting a Pacific Coast League-worst .165 (26-for-158) with runners in scoring position.
Next Up For Nashville Sounds
The Nashville Sounds have a day off Tuesday before traveling to Des Moines, Iowa to begin a five-game series with the Iowa Cubs Wednesday night. First pitch in game one of the set is scheduled for 6:38pm.
The 2019 season is the 42nd in Nashville Sounds franchise history and first as the Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. Single-game tickets are available now by calling 615.690.4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com
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TopicsDes Moines IA, Eli White, First Tennessee Park, Iowa Cubs, Keston Hiura, Lucas Erceg, Matt Davidson, Nashville Sounds, Nashville TN, Pacific Coast League, PCL, Richelson Pena, San Antonio Missions, Sounds, Texas Rangers, Tyrone Taylor, Willie Calhoun, Zack Granite
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