Zamora and Stallings Lead Sounds to Thursday Shutout Victory

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Transactions:

• OF Steward Berroa activated from MLB injured list and optioned to AAA Nashville
• C Andrick Nava transferred to Development List

Game Action:

Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes
Final: Nashville 4, Charlotte 0
Box Score and Game Log

Via the Sounds’ website, game details and we encourage readers to review affiliate write-ups as part of their Link Report routine: Sounds Blank Knights on Thursday Night

SS Freddy Zamora (2-for-3, 2 RBIs, SB) was at the center of 3 of the Sounds’ 4 runs on Thursday night, doubling to open the scoring in the bottom of the 2nd inning, coming home on a fielders’ choice for the team’s second run and singling home DH Jeferson Quero (2-for-4, SB) in the 4th inning to extend the advantage to 3-0.

On the mound, ol’ reliable RHP Garrett Stallings (acquired May 2024) stepped up with a 3-inning spot start (0 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks; 48 pitches), stranding 4 baserunners in the first 2 frames, with a little help from the solid Sounds’ defense.

LHP Robert Gasser had been penciled in to start, but Wednesday’s Media Notes had already shifted Stallings to the starter. We thank @Jim Goulart and @AdamMcCalvy for seeking out an explanation.

RHP Easton McGee (2.2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 Ks; 45 pitches) bounced back from being the final MLB Spring Training cut and conceding 2 runs on Saturday to continue Stallings’ shutout effort, retiring 8 of 10 batters faced.

The 3-0 lead looked tenuous in the top of the 7th inning after LHP Drew Rom (1.1 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 HBP, 1 K) allowed consecutive singles and a hit-by-pitch to load the bases with one out, but he induced a jam shot 5-4-3 double play ball to 3B Brock Wilken to come out unscathed.

The outfield of Greg Jones (.350 AVG), Luis Lara (.375 AVG) and Eddys Leonard (.333 AVG) continued their hot start to the season, each delivering a hit, including Lara’s 8th inning RBI single.

Sounds’ Extras:

• RHP Jacob Waguespack put in a solid shift (1.2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks; 36 pitches) to nearly close it out before RHP Blake Holub got the final out – a strikeout swinging on just 3 pitches.
• Although Nashville outhit the Knights 8-7 and benefitted from two Charlotte errors, the Knights had an array of chances, stranding 10 baserunners as they put at least 2 baserunners aboard in each of the 1st, 2nd, 5th, 7th and 8th innings.
• Better offensive days are ahead for stud corner infield prospects Wilken (0-for-3, AVG .063) and 1B Luke Adams (0-for-2, HBP; AVG .000 through 14 ABs).

Friday’s outlook: 25-year old RHP Coleman Crow is scheduled to make his second start of 2026, after a 4.2 IP, 1 R, 6 K outing on Saturday, seeking to lead Nashville to a 3-1 lead in the series.

We hope that you enjoy the Minor League Link Report. On Friday, enjoy Season Openers for High-A Wisconsin at 5:10pm (home doubleheader against Beloit with RHPs Bryce Meccage and Ethan Dorchies slated to start), Low-A Wilson at 6:05pm (first-ever franchise game, at Fayetteville with RHP Miqueas Mercedes starting) and AA Biloxi at 6:35pm (RHP Brett Wichrowski starting at Rocket City), in addition to the Sounds at 6:35pm and MLB Brewers at the Royals at 6:45pm.

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This probably comes as a surprise to no one, but per the numbers on BRef the average hitter age for Nashville is 24.1 years old, youngest in the league ahead of the PIT affiliate Indianapolis at 24.7, and a full two years below the league average of 26.1 years old.

Out of 214 players to get at least 10 PA in the International League to start the season recently called up & extended Konnor Griffin is the only one in his age 20 season. Luis Lara and Cooper Pratt are two of five players playing in their age 21 season (along with top prospects Max Clark & Walker Jennings). There are another dozen players in their age 22 season including both Luke Adams and Jett Williams. That gives the Brewers four of the 18 youngest players in the league.

Sounds pitchers (average age 27.1) are closer to league average (27.3) with Carlos Rodriguez and Logan Henderson the youngest in their age 24 seasons.