Outman's Heroics Lift Oklahoma City to Series Victory Over Tacoma

In a thrilling Sunday afternoon matchup at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, the Oklahoma City Baseball Club emerged victorious over the Tacoma Rainiers, securing a 6-4 win and clinching the series. The star of the day was James Outman, who blasted two home runs and drove in five runs, leading his team to a hard-fought triumph in their final home game of the 2024 season.

Powering Through to a Series-Clinching Victory

Early Deficit Overcome by Outman's Heroics

The Tacoma Rainiers jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, with RBI singles from Jason Vosler and Jake Slaughter in the first and third innings, respectively. However, the Oklahoma City Baseball Club refused to be deterred, storming back in the bottom of the third. Austin Gauthier's RBI double sparked the rally, and Outman followed with a towering two-run home run to center field, giving the home team a 3-2 advantage.Outman was not done, as he belted another two-run shot in the fifth inning, this time to right-center field, extending Oklahoma City's lead to 5-2. The slugger's offensive onslaught continued in the seventh, when he added an RBI single, giving him a total of five runs batted in on the day.

Tacoma Mounts a Late Comeback Effort

The Rainiers refused to go down without a fight, scoring two runs in the eighth inning on a RBI double by Papierski and a RBI single by Andrew Miller, cutting the Oklahoma City lead to 6-4. However, the home team's bullpen held firm, preserving the victory and securing the series win for the Oklahoma City Baseball Club.

Impressive Performances from Rehabbing Dodgers Pitchers

The game also featured notable contributions from Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Tony Gonsolin and Joe Kelly, who were both making rehab appearances for the Oklahoma City Baseball Club. Gonsolin started the game, pitching 2.2 innings and allowing two runs, while Kelly earned the win with a scoreless inning of relief.Additionally, Connor Brogdon, another Dodgers pitcher on a rehab assignment, recorded the save for Oklahoma City, retiring all three batters he faced in the ninth inning.

Hitting Streaks and Milestones

The victory was not just about Outman's heroics; several other Oklahoma City players also made their mark. Kody Hoese extended his hitting streak to six games, the longest active streak on the team, while Andre Lipcius reached base in 33 of his last 34 games.The win also marked the 20th winning home record for the Oklahoma City Baseball Club in Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark's 26-season history, a testament to the team's consistent performance at their home venue.