News Summary
In an exciting showdown at First Horizon Park, the Nashville Sounds overcame a late three-run deficit to triumph over the Charlotte Knights with a score of 10-7. Key contributions from Daz Cameron and Bobby Dalbec, who both hit critical home runs, helped propel the Sounds to victory. After trailing in the sixth inning, Nashville unleashed a barrage of runs in the final innings, showcasing their resilience. The Sounds aim to build on this momentum in their upcoming game against Charlotte.
Nashville Sounds Rally to Defeat Charlotte Knights 10-7
Nashville, TN – The Nashville Sounds made a remarkable comeback, overcoming a late deficit to secure a 10-7 victory over the Charlotte Knights in the first game of their series at First Horizon Park on Tuesday night. The win is significant as it marks the opening of a four-game series against Charlotte.
The Sounds faced a three-run deficit entering the bottom of the seventh inning but managed to score a total of eight runs in the final three innings to clinch the victory. Daz Cameron and Bobby Dalbec played crucial roles in the comeback, both hitting key home runs that tied and gave Nashville the lead.
Game Progression
The game started with both teams in a stalemate, remaining scoreless through the first three innings. Sounds’ starter Bruce Zimmermann was dominant initially, allowing only one hit in the first four innings, while Charlotte’s pitcher Owen White retired the first 11 batters he faced until letting a single through in the fourth.
In the fourth inning, Nashville’s rally began when Daz Cameron hit a two-out single, followed by stealing second base and scoring on an errant throw from the infield as Bobby Dalbec reached on a single. Jared Oliva then contributed with a single, extending the Nashville lead to 2-0.
Despite there being a solid start for Nashville, Zimmermann faltered in the sixth inning, allowing four runs, which caused his team to trail 4-3. Justin Anderson took the mound for Charlotte after White had allowed three earned runs. Nashville’s bats came alive again when Drew Avans drew a leadoff walk in the sixth, proceeding to steal two bases. Jeferson Quero also walked and teamed up with Avans for a double steal. Bobby Dalbec tied the game with a sacrifice fly, and Oliva added another hit, bringing the Sounds back to a 4-3 lead.
Turn of Events
In the seventh inning, Rob Zastryzny replaced Zimmermann on the mound for Nashville. Zastryzny retired the first batter but soon gave up a series of hits, including a two-run home run to Korey Lee, restoring the lead to Charlotte at 7-4.
However, Nashville responded in the bottom of the seventh when Freddy Zamora doubled to score Ernesto Martinez Jr., narrowing the score to 7-5. In the eighth inning, the Sounds exploded with back-to-back home runs from Daz Cameron and Bobby Dalbec, tying the game at 7-7. Oliva and Jorge Alfaro followed with singles that put Oliva on third base. Martinez Jr. then delivered a critical two-RBI double, scoring both Oliva and Alfaro, pushing the score to 9-7. Avans capped the outstanding performance with an RBI single, increasing the lead to 10-7.
Closing the Game
The final defensive stand saw Elvis Peguero stepping in to secure the win for Nashville. Facing pressure after hitting the first batter, Peguero regained composure and retired the next three batters, earning his fourth save of the season.
Next Steps
The Nashville Sounds will look to continue their winning streak as they prepare for the second game against the Charlotte Knights, scheduled for Wednesday at 6:35 p.m. CT. Previously, Nashville won five out of their last six games against Charlotte during their previous series in April, enhancing their confidence ahead of this match-up.
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