Sounds Sweep Bats, Wilken’s Streak Turns Doubleheader Control into Cruise Control

LOUISVILLE, KY — The Nashville Sounds left Louisville Slugger Field with more than a split series prize. They took a clean doubleheader sweep, tightening their grip on the week and making their message clear early: when they get on base, the damage comes.

Nashville won the opener 3-1, then turned momentum into a full-on statement in the nightcap, using a four-run fifth inning to pull away for a 9-6 victory over the Louisville Bats.

Game 1: Crow Stays Steady as Sounds Claim 3-1

Coleman Crow was the stabilizer for Nashville from the jump, following up a strong doubleheader start with another performance built on command. After a rough beginning that included baserunners reaching early, Crow limited Louisville to a single run and settled into a rhythm that looked nearly effortless by comparison.

Nashville finally broke through in the top of the fourth with pressure built from patience and openings on the base paths. Back-to-back walks set the table, and Brock Wilken delivered the key swing—an RBI single that leveled the game.

The Sounds added the next punch in the fifth, turning their chances into runs again as Brock Wilken kept the line moving. Then, in the seventh, the offense added a final layer of insurance—Jordyn Adams came through with a two-out triple, and Blake Perkins added a base hit that extended the lead and helped lock things down.

By the time the last outs were required, Crow had already done the heavy lifting—then relief followed through to finish the job, sealing the 3-1 win and giving Nashville the sweep advantage headed into game two.

Game 2: Four-Run Fifth Flips the Night, Sounds Hold On for 9-6

If game one was about composure, game two was about flipping the switch.

Thomas Pannone ran into early trouble, with Louisville jumping out to a lead thanks to three straight singles and a cluster of opportunities. But even when the start wobbled, Pannone battled through and worked out of several jams, keeping the Sounds from letting the early deficit snowball.

Once Kaleb Bowman took the mound, Nashville’s bats began to answer. Luis Matos evened things up with a two-run homer in the fourth, tying the game at 2-2. Louisville responded quickly—another home run, another jolt of momentum—but Nashville stayed patient and made their own move when it mattered most.

The turning point arrived in the top of the fifth. Jett Williams began the rally with a leadoff single, and once the bases filled, Nashville’s approach became relentless—back-to-back walks put the Sounds in front. From there, Brock Wilken and Eddys Leonard combined to widen the gap: Leonard ripped a two-RBI double into the right-center gap, pushing the score to 6-3 and putting Nashville firmly in control.

Even with Louisville charging back—Arroyo kept coming alive with extra-base damage—Nashville refused to let the game fully reset. Another key scoring burst followed in the sixth, when Wilken’s RBI single and a bases-loaded walk again stretched the lead, turning what could have been a momentum swing into separation.

To close it out, the Sounds didn’t stop at “winning”—they tried to bury the comeback chances. Ethan Murray launched a home run to begin the seventh, giving Nashville their largest lead of the night. Then, with the tying run looming, Drew Rom finished the job the way you want a closer to finish: strikeouts, control, and no drama.

When the final out came, Nashville had the sweep, winning 9-6 and taking control of the series with authority.

POSTGAME NOTES

Perkins Delivers in First Nashville Game

Blake Perkins made his first game with Nashville this season count immediately, producing two hits and an RBI in the opener. It marked his return since last July, and his multi-hit night served as a reminder that when he’s dialed in, he can change a ballgame with timely contact.

Wilken Extends On-Base Streak to 25

Brock Wilken put together another productive doubleheader, finishing 2-for-6 with three RBI, two walks, and two runs. Most importantly, he extended his on-base streak to 25 straight games dating back to April 10—an eye-opening stretch that continues to make Nashville harder to defend every night.

Matos Makes His Move

Luis Matos recorded a hit in both games and delivered his first home run of the season—his first since late August of last year. The multi-game impact carried over as Nashville leaned on him to manufacture extra-base scoring and extend rallies.

Jett Williams Builds Momentum

Jett Williams added a multi-hit game in the nightcap after being held hitless in the opener, continuing a strong May stretch. His ability to get on base and keep rallies alive has made him a consistent trigger for Nashville’s mid-inning scoring runs.

Crow’s Recent Form Stays Elite

Coleman Crow earned the win in game one after another strong outing. Over his last two starts, Crow has been nearly unhittable, posting dominant numbers that show why he’s become one of the Sounds’ most trusted arms when they need innings and leverage.

Next game: Tonight vs. Louisville @ 6:15 pm