Sounds Blank Cubs Again, 3-0
Date Posted: 6/3/2009

NASHVILLE- The Nashville Sounds shutout the division-rival Iowa Cubs, 3-0, for the second consecutive game at historic Greer Stadium in the second-game of a four-game series on Wednesday afternoon.

Nashville’s win (30-24) marks the first time the Sounds have recorded back-to-back shutout wins since Sacramento was held scoreless at Greer on July 30-31, 2007.

After Alcides Escobar doubled in the first inning, Adam Heether’s RBI-base-knock gave Nashville an early 1-0 lead.

Jason Bourgeois walked to start the rally in the fifth and then stole second base, marking the first swipe by a Sounds player in the last eight games. Heether then scored Bourgeois on an infield-groundout to make it 2-0.

Nashville added another run to its lead at 3-0 in the next frame on a sacrifice fly by pinch hitter Erick Almonte that scored Joe Koshansky.

Sounds starter Chase Wright (4-5) earned the win on his third quality start of the season, allowing three hits over six scoreless innings while striking out one. Relievers R.J. Swindle and David Johnson combined to throw two innings and keep the Cubs scoreless.

Chris Smith earned his 12th save of the season.

J.R. Mathes (7-4) started the game for Iowa and earned the loss, pitching just two innings, allowing one run on three hits while striking out one.

Angel Salome extended his hitting streak to a season-high six games on the afternoon, going 1-for-3 with a double and a walk.

The Sounds and Cubs continue their series at 7:00 pm CT on Thursday night at historic Greer Stadium. Right-hander Josh Butler (0-1, 3.00) takes the mound for Nashville against righty Jeff Samardzija (2-1, 4.04).

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