Oklahoma City Baseball Club News: August 18 - August 24, 2024

Oklahoma City Baseball Club: A Week of Thrilling Performances

Walk-Off Win Against El Paso Chihuahuas

On Thursday, August 22, 2024, the Oklahoma City Baseball Club secured a thrilling 2-1 walk-off win against the El Paso Chihuahuas at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Drew Avans lined a RBI single into center field with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, securing the victory. This win marked the team's sixth straight victory, their longest winning streak since July 22-28, 2023. Oklahoma City is now 9-1 in their last 10 games and 12-4 in their last 16 games, standing five games above .500 for the first time since June 26.

Dominant Performance Against Las Vegas Aviators

On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the Oklahoma City Baseball Club overcame a four-run deficit to defeat the Las Vegas Aviators 13-7 at Las Vegas Ballpark. The team clubbed three home runs, including a grand slam by Kody Hoese, and added four runs in the seventh inning to take a commanding lead. This game marked the team's highest-scoring game since June 2 in Albuquerque during a 13-2 win. The team also recorded 14 hits, their most in a game since July 24 vs. Tacoma.

Series Against Round Rock Express

The Oklahoma City Baseball Club had a mixed series against the Round Rock Express. On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, they opened the series with a 5-3 win, scoring four runs over the first three innings. However, they suffered a 7-2 loss on Thursday, August 8, 2024, as Round Rock scored four runs in the eighth inning to break a tie. The team bounced back with an 8-1 win on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, thanks to Diego Cartaya's two home runs and a grand slam in the seventh inning.

Upcoming Events

The Oklahoma City Baseball Club is set to continue their series against the El Paso Chihuahuas, with a special "Pack the Park Pink" event on Friday, August 23, 2024, to benefit Susan G. Komen Oklahoma. The evening will culminate with a pink fireworks show following the game, presented by MidFirst Bank. Tickets for all remaining 2024 OKC Baseball Club home games are available at okcbaseball.com/tickets.

Conclusion

The Oklahoma City Baseball Club has demonstrated their resilience and skill over the past week, with notable wins against the El Paso Chihuahuas and Las Vegas Aviators. Their upcoming events promise to be exciting, both on and off the field. Fans can look forward to more thrilling performances from this talented team.

References: 1. - https://www.milb.com/oklahoma-city/news/082224-game-recap 2. - https://www.milb.com/oklahoma-city/news 3. - https://www.milb.com/oklahoma-city/news/081424-game-recap