Yesterday was a beautiful day here in Nashville with a crowd of more than 5,000 fans at Greer Stadium when the Sounds took on the Oklahoma City Redhawks. Speaking of many schools getting involved with the Sounds’ Reading Program, Nashville area school kids took in the ballgame and really got to see something.
Sounds’ lefthander Chris Waters made his third start of the season and he did not disappoint. He pitched seven solid innings despite giving up a two-run homer to Redhawks’ Centerfielder Craig Gentry.
Sounds’ leftfielder Trent Oeltjen, who had been battling a slump, came through with two runs-batted in while newcomer and Catcher Jonathan Lucroy, doubled in a run in his Triple-A Debut. He was batting .452 at Class AA Huntsville when he got called up to Triple-A Nashville to take over Angel Salome’s place on the roster. There is nothing wrong with Salome, physically or talentwise, but he had to come home to New York for a second trip since his wife is still anticipating the arrival of the couple’s second child. We certainly wish the Salome clan the very best once their bundle of joy enters the world
It was encouraging for Centerfielder Norris Hopper, who was relegated down to the Number 7 spot in the batting order after struggling at the leadoff slot. He came through with two hits int he game. Sometimes when a lineup gets tweaked a bit, things can happen in bunches.
The Sounds defeated Oklahoma City, 4-2 to snap a three-game losing streak. It was also nice to have a night off, albeit I enjoy going to the ballpark every day. I will say one thing about the beauty of day baseball. When the sun is out and you have a nice crowd, it builds the excitement. Baseball was made to be played under sunlight, but it is fun no matter what. Still, when the weather is ideal and you play in the daytime, there is nothing like it. I can understand why former Cub First Baseman and Shortstop as well as Hall of Famer Ernie Banks one day said, “Let’s play Two!”. Of course, in his days with the Cubs, he always played day baseball since the Cubs home games at Wrigley Field used to be played during the daytime only since the ballpark did not install lights until 1988.
Well, it’s nice to see the three-game losing streak come to an end. Tonight is another night and the Sounds are 9-5 and still in first place in the Northern Division of the Pacific Coast League’s American Conference. Of course, there is still a long ways to go, but like I said, I like the 2010 edition of the Nashville Sounds. Naturally, I hope these guys will make the next and FINAL move up in their careers and that’s making it to the majors with the Milwaukee Brewers. Who will get that chance? That remains to be seen.
Until then, continue to enjoy this 2010 Nashville Sounds Team. I have. I enjoy covering this team a lot. We will be broadcasting on the webcast tonight at 6:50PM atwww.nashvillesounds.com. Please join me for the broadcast with LHP Chase Wright pitching for the Sounds. Until next time, take care and have a nice day.
- Posted on April 22, 2010 at 9:58 am
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