After three straight games scoring exactly 13 runs, the Oklahoma City Comets could manage only five runs on Wednesday afternoon in Las Vegas. The Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliate allowed six runs in the eighth inning in an 11-5 loss to the Aviators (Athletics) for their second loss of the season.
After a scoreless seventh, Garrett McDaniels allowed a pair of singles, coupled with an error for one run in the eighth. Ronan Kopp entered and got the second out of the eighth, which allowed a second run to score. Then Kopp allowed a pair of two-run home runs to complete the fateful six-run inning that broke the tie.
The usual suspects thus far were instrumental in the Comets offense. Ryan Fitzgerald had three hits, while James Tibbs had two singles and a walk. Ryan Ward had two hits of his own plus a walk, and drove in a pair. Ward also scored a run thanks to heads-up baserunning in the first inning.
Jerming Rosario made one spot start for Oklahoma City in 2024, and has since switched to relief. The right-hander’s first two games back with the Comets have been impressive, totaling four innings, one run allowed, and six strikeouts among his 18 batters faced. He struck out four in two innings on Wednesday, with his one run allowed the game-tying home run by Henry Bolte.
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Triple-A: Dodgers acquired left-hander Jake Eder from the Nationals for cash considerations. Right-hander Grant Holman was claimed off waivers from the Diamondbacks. Both Eder and Holman will make their way to the Comets eventually.
Wednesday score
Las Vegas 11, Oklahoma City 5
Thursday schedule
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4:30 p.m. PT: Tulsa (Luke Fox) vs. San Antonio [Padres] (TBA)
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6:35 p.m.: Ontario (TBA) vs. Lake Elsinore [Padres] (TBA)
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7:05 p.m.: Oklahoma City (Cole Irvin) at Las Vegas (Cade Morris)
It’s the inaugural game for the Ontario Tower Buzzers, the Dodgers’ new affiliate. Double-A Tulsa also opens its season Thursday. Tulsa’s game will be televised by SportsNet LA, the second of 20 minor league games on the network this season.
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