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Final: Oklahoma City 8, Nashville 6 Sounds Lose 8-6 To RedHawks NashvilleSounds.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Nashville Sounds lost 8-6 to the Oklahoma City RedHawks on Tuesday evening at historic Greer Stadium in the opener of a four-game series. Nashville (8-5) has dropped four of his its last five, but remains 2.5 games ahead of Iowa for first place in the American Northern Division. The Sounds jumped to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning, as first baseman Joe Koshansky walked to begin the rally. Left fielder Ray Olmedo then doubled home Koshansky for the club's first run, followed by a Luis Cruz RBI-base knock. After opening the season with 17 consecutive scoreless innings, Sounds starter Marco Estrada allowed five runs to Oklahoma City in the top of the fifth inning. The right-hander walked the bases loaded and then allowed consecutive two-run singles to Gregorio Petit and Esteban German. Hernan Iribarren followed with a sacrifice fly to deep center for a 5-0 advantage in his Greer Stadium return since being claimed by the Texas Rangers in the offseason. Mitch Moreland made it 6-2 with his second home run in the next frame, a deep shot to center that landed off the top and over the wall. RedHawks righty Elizardo Ramirez came into the game in the bottom of the sixth inning to relieve starter Michael Kirkman and allowed four runs to knot the contest at 6-6. Olmedo doubled down the right field line and later scored on Patrick Arlis' first RBI-base hit of the season. After a Norris Hopper walk, second baseman Eric Farris belted his first Triple-A home run over the old out-of-town scoreboard down the left field line to tie the game. Oklahoma City went ahead 7-6 in the top of the eighth inning. Petit again reached base with a two-out single and then came home on a German base hit combined with a fielding error by right fielder Trent Oeltjen. The RedHawks tacked on another run in the ninth for a 8-6 lead on a Mitch Moreland single that deflected off reliever Chris Smith. Estrada took the no-decision, allowing five runs on four hits with four strikeouts and four walks in five innings. David Johnson allowed one run on three hits in one inning thrown, with A.J. Murray adding a scoreless frame. John Axford (1-2) took the loss after allowing an unearned run in the eighth. Kirkman gave up two runs on five hits with three strikeouts and five walks in five innings pitched. Geoff Geary (2-2) picked up the win with 1 1/3 innings of shutout ball in relief. On a major league rehab assignment, catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia went 0-for-1 with two walks and a run scored before exiting the game in the sixth inning. The Sounds and RedHawks continue with the second game of a four-game series at 11:05 am CT on Wednesday morning, as thousands of screaming kids will be in attendance for Reading Club Day. Sounds starting pitcher Chris Waters (1-0, 4.66) takes the mounds opposite right-hander Guillermo Moscoso (0-0, 2.57). Nashville box score Really weird to not have to bold Iribarren's name. Estrada was great again for four innings before it all came apart in the 5th--walking the bases loaded? He'd allowed only two baserunners and faced one over the minimum through the first four innings. Adam Heether was 0-5 is now batting .190. Farris drew just his second walk of the year. Nashville play by play Axford had two down and none on before allowing a run in the 8th: Okla. City Top 8th Pitcher Change: John Axford replaces A. Murray. Max Ramirez strikes out swinging. Brandon Boggs grounds out, third baseman Adam Heether to first baseman Joe Koshansky. Gregorio Petit singles on a line drive to left fielder Ray Olmedo. Esteban German singles on a line drive to right fielder Trent Oeltjen. Gregorio Petit scores. Esteban German to 3rd. Fielding error by right fielder Trent Oeltjen. Hernan Iribarren flies out to center fielder Norris Hopper. The Sounds had a great chance to take the lead in the previous half inning, but it looks like Erick Almonte made a crucial baserunning mistake: Nashville Bottom 7th Pitcher Change: Geoff Geary replaces Elizardo Ramirez. Erick Almonte hits a ground-rule double (1) on a fly ball to right field. Adam Heether flies into double play, right fielder Mitch Moreland to third baseman Esteban German. Erick Almonte out at 3rd on the throw. Joe Koshansky strikes out swinging.

Rattler Radio: What Chris's gut is telling him

Final: Cedar Rapids 7, Wisconsin 6 (10 innings) Kernels' comeback thwarts Rattlers Chris Mehring/TimberRattlers.com GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers grabbed a 6-2 lead with an early offensive outburst Tuesday night at Time Warner Cable Field. But, the Cedar Rapids Kernels chipped away at the lead and eventually tied the game in the top of the ninth. A Timber Rattlers error allowed the winning run to score in the top of the tenth and Cedar Rapids picked up a 7-6 win in ten innings. The Kernels (7-6) used their speed to grab a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Mike Trout, the leadoff batter for Cedar Rapids, reached on an infield single, stole second, and went to third on a sacrifice bunt. Rattlers starting pitcher Damon Krestalude walked Jean Segura to put runners at the corners. Then, the Kernels pulled the double steal to perfection and Trout scored without a throw to the plate. Segura would steal third base later in the inning and score on a sacrifice fly by Luis Jimenez for a 2-0 lead. Wisconsin (5-8) got on the board in the bottom of the first. Scooter Gennett was hit by a pitch. Khris Davis lined a double off the wall and Gennett scored easily. The Rattlers took the lead with three runs in the bottom of the second. Carlos George stepped up with runners on second and third with no outs and got the tying run home with a ground out. Franklin Romero, Jr. was next and his triple drove home the go-ahead run. D’Vontrey Richardson followed with an RBI single and the Rattlers led 4-2. It became a 6-2 game in the bottom of the third when Wisconsin loaded the bases with no outs. Pete Fatse got one run home with a sacrifice fly. Sean Halton doubled to get the second run home. Krestalude left after five innings with the four run lead. He allowed two runs on three hits, walked two, and struck out four. The Kernels got to Rattler reliever Jon Pokorny in the sixth inning. The lefty walked the leadoff batter and gave up a two-run homer to Randal Grichuk to make the score 6-4. The next two batters after Grichuk reached base, but Pokorny got the last two outs of the inning to keep the Rattlers up by two runs. Caleb Thielbar relieved Pokorny to start the seventh and gave up a pair of one out singles. But, Thielbar kept the Kernels off the board in the seventh. The second out was recorded on a fine running catch by Franklin Romero on a flyball to deep right-center. Thielbar got Grichuk to popout to second for the final out of the frame. Hiram Burgos came on for the ninth to close out the win. He got the first out. Then, Matt Long and Segura singled. A wild pitch move the tying runs into scoring position. Burgos got the second out, but Jimenez singled to center to drive in both runs and tie the game. Burgos got the first two outs of the top of the tenth, but walked Adam Younger on a 3-2 pitch to keep the inning going. Trout was next and he looped a base hit down the right field line. Romero got to the ball quickly and fired to second for a play on the speedy Trout. But, the throw to second was high and it wound up on the left field line. Younger, who had stopped at third, took off for the plate and scored without a play to give the Kernels a 7-6 lead. Jeremy Berg worked a scoreless bottom of the tenth for his second save of the season. Game two of the series is Wednesday afternoon. Wisconsin sends Jake Odorizzi (1-0, 0.00) to the mound as the starting pitcher. Cedar Rapids has Orangel Arenas (0-2, 3.27) as their scheduled starter. Wisconsin box scoreKrestalude's final line: 5 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K. He recovered nicely after the rocky first, and as MH said, he was pitching on only three days' rest, so going five innings is impressive. Gennet singled and walked in addition to his HBP, and Davis walked twice to go along with his double. Richardson was 1-5, as was Cameron Garfield. Chris Dennis was 1-4 with a HBP. Romero's triple was already his 4th of the year; he and Richardson each committed their first errors of the year. With three pickoffs and a balk on his ledger tonight, are you surprised to learn that opposing pitcher Patrick Corbin is left-handed? Wisconsin play-by-playCorbin almost pulled a Tippy Martinez in the second, picking off Richardson and Gennett.

Yes, the first baseman is easier to replace, which is why you want your prospect to play the hardest position he can hack it at, in this case catcher. Lucroy's bat is much more special as a catcher; as a first baseman, his upside would be, I don't know, a right-handed Scott Hatteberg?

Final: Huntsville 4, West Tenn 3 Huntsville box score Lorenzo Cain extended his hitting streak to 12 and finally notched his first extra-base hit of the year, a triple; he keeps burning up the baselines as well, stealing his 8th base so far without being caught. Brett Lawrie was 1-4, Caleb Gindl was 1-3 with a walk, and Taylor Green was 1-4 with a double, already his 8th two-bagger this year. Green must like hitting 5th, because in the Stars' first game without Jonathan Lucroy, it was Zelous Wheeler who moved up to fill Lucroy's cleanup spot, where he did his best to keep the machine running with a single and a walk. Lawrie committed his 5th error of the year. It's a good thing Sean McCraw didn't get injured, since he was the only catcher on the roster today. I wonder who the third catcher is--Lawrie? Starter Alex Periard was effective, allowing three runs (two earned) in six innings. He allowed seven hits and no walks but only struck out one and wasn't successful at keeping the ball on the ground (8/9 GO/AO). Brandon Kintzler continues to impress as the closer. Huntsville play-by-play After his mighty struggles with runners on yesterday, it had to feel good for Steffan Wilson to come up with a single with men on second & third and two outs in the first--until Green was thrown out at home to end the inning: Huntsville Top 1st Lorenzo Cain singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kuo Hui Lo. With Brett Lawrie batting, Lorenzo Cain steals (8) 2nd base. Brett Lawrie grounds out, third baseman Alex Liddi to first baseman Johan Limonta. Caleb Gindl pops out to first baseman Johan Limonta. Zelous Wheeler singles on a line drive to center fielder Kuo Hui Lo. Lorenzo Cain scores. Taylor Green doubles (8) on a fly ball to left fielder Joseph Dunigan. Zelous Wheeler to 3rd. Steffan Wilson singles on a ground ball to left fielder Joseph Dunigan. Zelous Wheeler scores. Taylor Green out at home on the throw, left fielder Joseph Dunigan to catcher Guillermo Quiroz. At least they got one run out of the play.

Burgos blew the save for the Rattlers. Toby was surprised that Burgos wasn't starting, but I'm even more surprised that he's being used as strictly a short reliever. I wonder how much his stuff plays up in the pen.

Is Periard still throwing in the low 90's after his shoulder problems? EDIT: A triple for Cain! Hallelujah!

I wonder whether the Brewers would have drafted Trout or Arnett had the Angels not taken Trout right in front of them. Cain's hitting streak now at 12. All singles.

Huntsville game notes (pdf)

Yep. But the MLB.tv feed is HD, and actually a split second ahead of the WMLW feed on my TV.

It is easier and cheaper to find a first baseman that hits 30 home runs than a second baseman that does so.

Thanks for clearing that up, sheethead.

Rattler Radio: Game notes Tonight's starting pitcher Starting lineup I'm really happy that Gennett and George have seemingly swapped positions.

I think people are confused because he was put on the inactive list for the birth of his child, then returned, and is now apparently back on the list.

Final: Lakeland 5, Brevard County 3 Brevard County box score Wily Peralta punished me for putting him so high on my Power 50 ballot, allowing five runs (four earned) in four innings, surrendering five hits, four walks, and a hitter batter and striking our four. Next time, Wily. Five runs, obviously, was too much for the anemic Manatees offense to overcome, though the keystone combo atop the order, Brent Brewer and Sergio Miranda, had a nice day, the former 2-5 and the latter 3-5 with a double. Matt Cline was also 3-5, and Erik Komatsu had a single. I love that at Brevard County, it's notable when you get a single. Brevard County play-by-play Komatsu's single was about all that went right in his day at the plate. He was doubled off second immediately after it, and his final three at-bats ended innings, leaving runners on first & second twice and first & third once.

Jonathan Lucroy promoted to Nashville. A corresponding move to fill his spot at Huntsville will be announced tomorrow.

He did get $600K to sign.

McCalvy said yesterday that Gamel is about a month away.

Final: Huntsville 9, West Tenn 2 Huntsville box score These Stars will hunt. Remarkably, the Fab Five were a collective 13-24 with six walks tonight. The damage: Lo Cain: 2-4, two walks, stolen base, four runs scored; Brett Lawrie: 4-6, double; Caleb Gindl: 3-4, two walks, four RBI (three with two outs); Jonathan Lucroy: 2-6 with two runners picked off first; Taylor Green: 2-4, two doubles, two walks. Wow! Lucroy did strike out twice, tripling his season total, which tells you all you need to know about how much Southern League pitching has been fooling him so far. Lee Haydel chipped in with a single and a walk, his fourth free pass of the year; he had only 17 all of last year. Amaury Rivas continues to be a little wilder than we've grown to expect, walking three and hitting two batters in his six innings; he'll need to cut down on those once the hits start falling in, though that hasn't been a problem so far, as the two hits he surrendered today make just eight safeties allowed in his three starts. Rivas also struck out four. Huntsville play-by-play The score might have been even more lopsided if not for Steffan Wilson's rough night. He twice stranded the bases loaded with two outs (1st & 8th innings), grounded out unproductively with runners on second & third and one out in the 4th, and struck out after Green's leadoff double in the 7th. That's 0-4 with RISP and nine LOB, seven of them in scoring position.

Bandits face loaded question in loss Steve Batterson/Quad-City Times Before packing their bags for a three-day series at Beloit, the Quad-Cities River Bandits left Modern Woodmen Park with loaded bases and an empty feeling on Monday. Quad-Cities loaded the bases three times, twice with nobody out, but capitalized just once in a 9-5 Midwest League loss to Wisconsin. "We did not make the most of our opportunities," River Bandits manager Johnny Rodriguez said. "We are off to a good start at 9-3, but after winning the first two games, it would have been good to sweep the series." Two of the missed opportunities came early against Timber Rattlers right-hander Nick Bucci, a pitcher for bronze-medal winning Team Canada in the 2009 World Cup of baseball. Bucci loaded the bases to open both the fourth and fifth innings, but Quad-Cities collected just one run on a sacrifice fly by Ryan Jackson as it fell behind 5-1. Two outs recorded on a bizarre play that began with the infield fly rule being called left the River Bandits scoreless in the fourth inning and Wisconsin turned a double play to limit damage in the fifth. Quad-Cities loaded the bases again in the seventh, and Devin Shepherd cleared them with a two-out grand slam that cut into what had grown into a 9-1 Timber Rattlers' lead. "That is the disappointing thing," Rodriguez said. "If it was 5-1 as it was when we went to the bullpen, I felt like we could still find a way to scratch back into the game. The relief effort was not what it needed to be." Wisconsin tagged River Bandits reliever LaCurtis Mayes for four runs in the sixth, two on a double by Khris Davis and two more on a homer by Chris Dennis that blew the game open. "That did not help us," Rodriguez said. "When we go to the bullpen, we look for them to give us a chance but when you give up four like that, it makes it very difficult." WISCONSIN 9, QUAD-CITIES 5 TWO, NOT THREE: Quad-Cities avoided becoming a potential triple-play victim in fourth inning. Walks to Niko Vasquez and Devin Shepherd sandwiched around a single by Matt Adams loaded the bases. Frederick Parejo followed with a sky-high pop-up in front of the batter's box, and home plate umpire Jeff Klinghoffer immediately signaled that the infield fly rule was in effect. Wisconsin pitcher Nick Bucci attempted to the field the ball and after it popped out of his glove and onto the turf, Adams and Shepherd advanced. By rule, runners can advance at their own risk when the infield fly rule has been called, but there is no force out on the play. A relay throw to third could have resulted in an easy triple play with both Vasquez and Adams in the vicinity, but the Rattlers' first throw went home. As Vasquez began to retreat to third, Bandits manager Johnny Rodriguez had him leave the field of play, resulting in an automatic out but also ending any chance of Adams getting tagged out at third and denying a triple play Rodriguez said "would have been embarrassing."

Final: Iowa 4, Nashville 0 I-Cubs blank Sounds In Series Finale, 4-0 NashvilleSounds.com NASHVILLE - Iowa starter Jay Jackson worked eight scoreless innings of two-hit ball to lead the visiting Cubs to a 4-0 victory over the Sounds on Monday evening at historic Greer Stadium in the finale of a four-game series. With the win, Iowa secured a three-games-to-one series victory over the Sounds (8-4). Nashville did not put a runner on base until the fifth frame against Jackson (2-1), who sent down 13 batters in order before Joe Koshansky looped a one-out single to center. The right-hander picked up the win with his stellar 86-pitch effort. Blake Parker worked a scoreless ninth for Iowa to complete the shutout, the second suffered by Nashville this season. PCL veteran Jason Dubois staked the visitors to a 1-0 lead when he led off the second inning with his fifth home run of the year, a solo shot to center off Chuck Lofgren that careened off the clubhouse building beyond the center field wall. With the blast, Dubois pulled into a tie for the league home run lead. Iowa doubled the advantage to 2-0 later in the frame when Brad Snyder doubled and later scored on Jim Adduci's two-out RBI single to left. Cubs first baseman Micah Hoffpauir upped the lead to 3-0 in the third when he tattooed a two-out solo homer to right-center off Lofgren, the infielder's third longball of the year. Iowa continued to add to the advantage in the fourth as Lofgren walked the bases loaded around a sacrifice before being removed from the contest. Tim Dillard came on and gave up a run-scoring groundout to Jackson, which made it a 4-0 contest, then fanned Matt Camp to escape the jam without further damage. Lofgren (2-1) suffered his first loss in his shortest outing of the year. The southpaw allowed four runs on four hits in just 3 1/3 innings of work. Dillard turned in an outstanding relief outing for Nashville, fanning seven batters over 4 2/3 hitless frames. Trent Oeltjen singled in the seventh to provide the Sounds' second hit of the evening. The Sounds continue their homestand on Tuesday by welcoming the Oklahoma City RedHawks (AAA-Rangers) to town for the 7:05 p.m. opener of a four-game series. Right-hander Marco Estrada (0-0, 0.00) takes the hill for Nashville to make his third start of the year. The RedHawks will counter with left-hander Michael Kirkman (1-0, 4.50). Nashville box scoreLofgren walked three (one intentional), all in the 4th, and struck out none. Dillard's 4.2 innings were not only hitless but perfect save for a catcher's interference call on Ben Johnson. Speaking of Mr. Johnson, we sure are seeing a lot of him--no Angel Salome for the second straight night; Salome's now played in three full games this year out of a possible 12. Apart from the two singles mentioned, Adam Heether was the only other Sound to reach base, with a walk. Eric Farris was 0-4. Nashville play-by-play Six of Dillard's seven K's were swinging, including the last three and four of the last five batters he faced.

It's not an official season until a Manatees game is postponed.

Final: Wisconsin 9, Quad Cities 5 Wisconsin gets offensive in win Chris Mehring/TimberRattlers.com DANVENPORT, IA – The Wisconsin Timber Rattler offense erupted for nine runs on 14 hits to defeat the Quad Cities River Bandits 9-5 Monday at Modern Woodmen park. D’Vontrey Richardson, Joey Paciorek, and Pete Fatse each had three hits for the victors. Chris Dennis hit his fourth homer of the season to provide some insurance that Wisconsin would need. Richardson, Dennis, Khris Davis, and Sean Halton each drove in a pair of runs for the Rattlers. Halton gave the Rattlers (5-7) a 1-0 lead with an RBI single in the top of the second inning. Later in the frame, Richardson put the Rattlers up 2-0 with another RBI single. Wisconsin padded their lead with three more runs in the top of the fourth inning. Halton drove in his second run of the game with a single. Later in the inning, an error on a groundball off the bat of Michael Marseco scored another run. Next, Richardson collected his third hit of the game, an RBI triple that sent Marseco home and the Rattlers were up 5-0. The River Bandits (9-3) loaded the bases against Wisconsin starter Nick Bucci with no outs in the bottom of the fourth inning. Frederick Parejo sent a popup down the third base line in fair territory. The infield fly rule was called for an automatic out. Bucci had the ball pop out of his mitt and the runners on second and third ran to the next base. Niko Vasquez, the runner at third, did not budge. He wound up just walking off the field and – after much discussion between the umpires and both managers – there was a ruling of two outs on the play. Bucci ended the inning with a strikeout. Quad Cities again loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the fifth. Bucci gave up a sacrifice fly to Ryan Jackson and was replaced by reliever Andre Lamontagne. The right-hander promptly walked the first batter he faced to reload the bases. But, he got the next batter to ground into an inning ending 6-4-3 double play to keep the Rattlers in front 5-1. The bats padded the lead in the top of the sixth. Khris Davis cracked a two-out, two-run double to left-center. Dennis was next and he crushed a two-run homer to right-center. Dennis has homered in two straight games. Wisconsin would need those runs. Del Howell came on to pitch the bottom of the seventh and loaded the bases with two outs on a pair of walks and a single. Howell got the second out. But, Devin Shepherd laced an opposite field homer to right-center for a grand slam and the River Bandits cut into the lead to make the score 9-5. Howell would work a scoreless eighth inning. Hiram Burgos retired the River Bandits quietly – and in order – in the ninth to finish off the victory. The Rattlers return home Tuesday night to start a six-game homestand. The first game features Damon Krestalude (1-0, 2.00) as the starting pitcher for the Timber Rattlers. Cedar Rapids will counter with lefty Patrick Corbin (2-0, 2.08). Wisconsin box scoreScooter Gennett was 0-4 with a walk, and Cameron Garfield was 1-5. Great to see Richardson bust out a little. Bucci didn't have the best day, walking five and allowing four hits in 4.1 innings while only striking out two, but, as MH mentioned, he Houdini'd his way out of most of it and only allowed one run. Tough, tough beginning to the season for Howell. Burgos has only pitched one inning in each of his last two games, which seems like a waste. Wisconsin play-by-play I'm glad Chris explained the double play in the 4th, because this was blowing my mind: Frederick Parejo pops into double play, pitcher Nicholas Bucci to catcher Cameron Garfield. Niko Vasquez out at home on the throw. Matthew Adams to 3rd on the throw. Devin Shepherd to 2nd. Halton was thrown out at home on Paciorek's double for the first out of the 4th, much to Bill Schroeder's consternation, I'm sure.

Flying Tigers Dodge Rain And Hold Off Manatees, 3-2 David Yates/Lakeland Ledger LAKELAND | The Flying Tigers returned to their winning ways Sunday, dodging the rain and a ninth-inning Manatees' rally to defeat Brevard County, 3-2, in Florida State League baseball at soggy Joker Marchant Stadium. University of North Carolina right-hander Luke Putkonen (1-1) stymied the Manatees for 6 1/3 innings, allowing two hits, walking one, and striking out six. The Flying Tigers (6-5) took a 1-0 lead in the second when Rawley Bishop singled to left, raced to third on Brent Wyatt's single to right, and scooted home when Billy Nowlin bounced into a double play. Alden Carrithers expanded Lakeland's lead to 3-0 in the fifth, driving in Daniel Fields and Andy Bouchie with a double over the head of center fielder Juan Sanchez. The Manatees, a Milwaukee Brewers' franchise, scored their first run in the sixth when Steve Braun doubled and scored on Sergio Miranda's sacrifice fly. The visitors scored their other run in the ninth on back-to-back doubles by Erik Komatsu and Brock Kjeldgaard. Those hits came off Lakeland closer Lester Oliveiros, but the hard-throwing Venezuelan right-hander struck out the next three Manatees to preserve the win and earn his fourth save. Lakeland and Brevard will meet again at Marchant tonight at 7 in the second game of the three-game series.

Final: Iowa 11, Nashville 6 Sounds Commit Five Errors In 11-6 Loss NashvilleSounds.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The division-rival Iowa Cubs dropped the Nashville Sounds, 11-6, in the third game of a four-game series at historic Greer Stadium on a wild Sunday afternoon. Nashville (8-3) made a season-high five errors, the most since the Sounds committed the same number on June 15, 2008 in Iowa. Iowa second baseman Bobby Scales went 3-for-5 with three doubles with two RBIs and two runs scored. Catcher Welington Castillo also added a home run and a triple with four RBIs. Iowa quickly got on the board in the top of the second inning after Castillo hit his second home run of the year, a two-run shot to left field for a Cubs' 2-0 lead. Nashville loaded the bases in the next frame with no outs on three consecutive hits from Erick Almonte, Adam Heether, and Ben Johnson. Second baseman Eric Farris then hit a weak grounder to the pitcher to reach base and drive in the Sounds first run for his first Triple-A RBI. The next batter, shortstop Luis Cruz, then belted a bases-clearing three run double to put Nashville ahead at 4-2. The Cubs were able to knot the contest at 4-4 in the top of the fourth inning with doubles from Scales and third baseman Marquez Smith that sandwiched a Castillo walk. Iowa outfielder Jim Adduci led on the next inning with a single to center field, then preceded to steal second base. After a Micah Hoffpauir walk, Scales doubled again to bring home Adduci. The Cubs tacked on another run on an A.J. Murray fielding error that scored Hoffpauir from third base. The game was again tied at 6-6 in the bottom of the sixth inning. Almonte jacked a triple to center field, his first since 2008 as a member of the Toledo Mudhens. Heether followed with a two-run long ball to left-center, his third homer of the season that broke a 41 inning homerless drought by the Sounds. The Cubs regained the lead in the next frame after Iowa loaded the bases again off two singles and another infield error by the Sounds. Scales' sacrifice fly gave Iowa its first run, followed by a two-run triple by Castillo for a 9-6 Iowa advantage. Iowa added two more runs for an 11-6 lead in the ninth inning as Scales and Brad Snyder doubled, followed a Smith sacrifice fly. In his home debut, Sounds starter Kameron Loe allowed six runs (five earned) on seven hits with four walks and one strikeout in 4 1/3 innings pitched for a no-decision. Reliever A.J. Murray (0-1) took the loss, surrendering three runs (two earned) on three hits in two innings pitched. Left-hander Zach Braddock pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings with four strikeouts. Iowa starter J.R. Mathes (1-2) came away with the win, allowing six runs on eight hits in six innings pitched. Scott Maine and Brian Schlitter added a combined three shutout innings in relief. The Sounds and Cubs wrap of their four-game series with tomorrow's 7:05 pm CT Monday evening finale at historic Greer Stadium. Sounds southpaw Chuck Lofgren (2-0, 2.84) takes the mound against Iowa right-hander Jay Jackson (1-1. 3.60). Nashville box scoreBraddock: awesome. Heether also had a double, and Farris had a single and a double, his first extra-base hit of the year. As noted, Angel Salome didn't play. With Brendan Katin going on the DL, Johnny Raburn was transferred to Nashville and went 1-2 with a double in his season debut. Nashville play-by-play