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In a thrilling match at First Horizon Park, the Nashville Sounds triumphed over the Charlotte Knights with a narrow 5-4 victory, breaking a 19-inning scoreless streak. Raynel Delgado’s crucial home run in the second inning helped Nashville take an early lead, while Bobby Dalbec’s consistent performance provided continual support. Despite a strong response from Charlotte, the Sounds held on to secure the win, bringing much-needed morale to the team after previous shutout losses. The Sounds aim to clinch the series against Charlotte in their next game.
Nashville – In an action-packed contest at First Horizon Park, the Nashville Sounds secured a 5-4 victory against the Charlotte Knights, ending a frustrating 19-inning scoreless streak that had plagued the team. This marks an important turnaround for the Sounds, who had faced back-to-back shutout losses for the first time since July 2021.
In the second inning, Raynel Delgado delivered a pivotal moment for Nashville, hitting his first home run of the season. This two-run shot was crucial as it contributed to the Sounds taking an early 4-0 lead. Bobby Dalbec continued his strong performance with a single that helped initiate the scoring, while Jorge Alfaro added an RBI double to bring Dalbec home. Ernesto Martinez Jr. followed up with a sacrifice fly that scored Oliver Dunn, who had also reached base earlier in the inning.
The Nashville offense, which had struggled in recent games, broke through in the bottom of the second after not scoring in their last two contests. Delgado’s home run, which marked the end of a 93-game stretch without a long ball, came as a relief to both the player and the team. Prior to Saturday’s game, Delgado had not hit a home run since September 12, 2024, while playing for Triple-A Columbus.
The Charlotte Knights did not remain quiet for long, responding with two runs in the fourth inning to trim Nashville’s lead to 4-2. Dominic Fletcher was hit by a pitch, allowing him to advance to base, while Will Robertson’s double put two runners in scoring position. Andre Lipcius managed to score Fletcher with a groundout, and Bryan Ramos followed up with a single that brought Robertson home.
Nashville countered quickly, adding another run in the bottom of the fourth inning thanks to Jimmy Herron’s sacrifice fly, making the score 5-2. However, Charlotte once again demonstrated their resilience by narrowing the gap to 5-4 in the sixth inning. Corey Julks and Robertson set the stage for another run, with singles and a double, respectively. Lipcius’s hit allowed Julks to score, while a fly out by Ramos brought Robertson home.
To secure the win for Nashville, reliever Joel Payamps entered in the ninth inning and delivered a scoreless performance, allowing the Sounds to emerge victorious at the end of a closely contested game. The win brings a much-needed boost to the team’s morale after recent struggles.
Looking ahead, the Nashville Sounds will seek to clinch the series against Charlotte in a game scheduled for Sunday, with Garrett Stallings set to take the mound as the starting pitcher. The first pitch for this upcoming game is designated for 6:05 p.m. CT.
On an individual level, Bobby Dalbec has particularly shined in recent games, achieving a batting average of .350 over his last five outings against Charlotte, during which he has recorded three home runs and five RBIs. Notably, Dalbec registered his fourth multi-hit performance in just six games, contributing significantly to Nashville’s offensive efforts.
Logan Henderson took the mound for Nashville during the game, pitching for 5.1 innings while giving up five hits and four runs, also striking out five batters. The overall team performance in this match not only broke the scoreless streak but also showcased the depth and capability of the Sounds’ lineup as they continue their chase for success in the series.
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