Tacoma Rainiers' Mark Mathias on game day

Rally Falls a Run Short on Friday

Tacoma, WA - The Tacoma Rainiers (44-44, 7-6) opened up their three-game set against the Round Rock Express (53-34, 9-4) with a 5-4 loss at Cheney Stadium on Friday. The Rainiers almost came back from an early 4-0 deficit, but slipped to 6-3 in one-run games at home this season. Tacoma had the tying run on base in the ninth inning, but could not capitalize. Justin Foscue started if off for the Express with a 2-run shot to s... Full Story