Redbirds Roll Zephyrs 18-2
April 8, 2013 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
New Orleans Baby Cakes News Release
MEMPHIS, Tennessee - Jamie Romak pounded three home runs as the Memphis Redbirds defeated the Zephyrs 18-3 on Monday night at Autozone Park.
The Redbirds offense pounded out 18 hits and five home runs. Romak tied a Memphis franchise record with three home runs in the game. Romak hit a solo shot in the third inning, a two run shot in the fifth and a three run blast in the seventh inning. Romak went three for five with six runs batted in. Memphis added two more home runs a solo shot by Rob Johnson and a three run home run by Chad Huffman.
The Z's scored first, loading the bases in the first and pushed across one run on a Ben Lasater RBI. Lasater added a RBI single in the sixth inning. Gorkys Hernandez led New Orleans with three hits in his four at bats.
Tyler Lyons pitched seven innings allowing two runs on seven hits and earned his first win of the season. Elih Villanueva took the loss for the Zephyrs pitching four and two thirds and allowed seven runs.
The Zephyrs record will fall to 2-3 on the season and Memphis improves to 2-3.
Game Notes - The Zephyrs allowed 18 runs on Monday is the most they have allowed since June 6th, 2011 when Nashville scored 19. The loss is the largest margin of defeat to Memphis and most runs ever allowed to Memphis in 241 meetings. The Zephyrs lead the league turning 10 double-plays.
Coming Up: The Zephyrs and Memphis Redbirds meet in the second game of the four game series on Tuesday at 7:05. New Orleans will start RH Tom Koehler against Memphis LH Nick Additon. RADIO: WMTI 106.1 FM "The Ticket".
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