Heisey's Homer Leads To OKC Win

Chris Heisey’s two-run home run in the sixth inning provided the eventual winning runs for Oklahoma City, as the Dodgers took down Round Rock, 3-2 Friday in front of a sellout crowd of 11,066 at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

All three of the Dodgers’ runs came in the sixth inning and Oklahoma City’s pitching staff held the Express to three hits as they evened the series with the Express.

In his team debut, starting pitcher Trevor Cahill tossed 4.2 innings and held the Express to one run and two hits. Ian Thomas (4-1) followed with 2.1 scoreless and hitless frames to earn the win.

Round Rock (53-38) took a 1-0 lead in the third inning when second baseman Hanser Alberto hit a solo home run to lead off for the Express.

Oklahoma City (57-33) was held without a hit until shortstop Corey Seager singled in the fourth inning and got on the scoreboard in the sixth inning.

Second baseman Darwin Barney drew a walk to lead off the inning and designated hitter Carl Crawford hit a one-out single. With Seager batting, both runners advanced on a balk by Round Rock pitcher Stolmy Pimentel. Seager then hit a sacrifice fly to right field to score Barney and tie the game. Heisey followed with his team-leading 13th home run of the season, a two-run shot to left field to give the Dodgers a 3-1 lead.

Round Rock third baseman Joey Gallo led off the ninth and hit a solo homer to left field to cut Oklahoma City’s lead to 3-2.

Round Rock’s Ed Lucas drew a walk before Juan Gonzalez entered the game and struck out Brett Nicholas and got Michael Choice to ground into a double play to end the game.

Gonzalez earned his fourth save of the season for Oklahoma City, which ended a four-game home losing skid.

Pimentel (2-3) was charged with the loss for Round Rock.

The Dodgers continue their series against Round Rock at 7:05 p.m. Saturday.