Lamb roughed up as Omaha loses big to Memphis
What a difference a day makes. And not in a good way.
Class AAA Omaha was crushed by Memphis 10-1 on Thursday, just one day after the Storm Chasers thumped the Redbirds 20-3.
Left-hander
John Lambhad a rocky outing, allowing 11 hits, including two home runs and five runs (four earned) in five innings. He struck out four, walked two and hit a batter. Lamb threw 80 pitches and 52 were for strikes.
Donnie Josephrelieved and also gave up five runs (four earned), only it was in 1 2/3 innings. He gave up six hits, walked two and struck out three.
One bright spot was first baseman
Matt Fields, who was three for three including a double. He also walked and has reached base in eight straight plate appearances. Fields also has hit safely in all eight Omaha games this season.
• Class AA Northwest Arkansas let a four-run lead disappear as the Naturals’ bullpen gave up seven runs in an 11-7 loss to Frisco in the team’s home opener.
Angel BaezScott AlexanderJared SchlehuberLane Adamswent two for three.
• Class A-Advanced Wilmington rallied from a four-run deficit and tied Myrtle Beach in the seventh inning, but reliever
Matthew MurrayMiguel AlmonteJack Lopezhad a two-run double and walked with the bases loaded.
• Left fielder
Fred FordAndrew EdwardsLuis RicoElier HernandezChad JohnsonThis story was originally published April 10, 2014 at 10:44 PM with the headline "Lamb roughed up as Omaha loses big to Memphis."