PCL1 New Orleans Baby Cakes

Zephyrs Win Their Fourth in a Row, Defeat Nashville 8-5

Published on June 16, 2013 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee - Kyle Skipworth two out double in the seventh inning broke a 4-4 tie game and give the Zephyrs the lead as New Orleans defeated the Nashville Sounds 8-5 on Sunday. The win is the Zephyrs fourth consecutive and improves their record to 36-35.

The teams both scored three runs in the first inning. The Z's took the lead in the fourth with a Donovan Solano RBI single. Nashville answered in the sixth inning with a Stephen Parker RBI single.

Gil Velazquez drew a one out walk, stole second base and advanced to third on a ground-out. Skipworth drilled a double into right center and the Z's grabbed a 5-4 lead.

In the eighth inning the Zephyrs would add to the lead scoring three additional runs on the benefit of two hits. The Z's took advantage of two walks and an error.

James Leverton picked up the win for the Zephyrs. Johnny Lowe pitched four innings of relief for the Sounds allowed one run and suffered the defeat. Jonathan Albaladejo pitched the ninth and earned his third save.

The Sounds walked a season high 11 Zephyrs in the game. The Z's and Nashville conclude the series on Monday as the Zephyrs attempt to sweep its first opponent of the year.

Game Notes - The four game road winning streak is the longest of the season. The most walks in a game for the Zephyrs this season had been 8 before walking 11 times on Sunday. Bryan Petersen tied his own Zephyrs record, walking four times in one game. He originally accomplished the record on April 5, 2013 in Nashville. The Z's are now 13-8 on Fathers Day.

Coming Up: The Zephyrs and Nashville will meet in the final game of the four game series. The Z's will start LH Brad Hand (2-3, 3.19) against Sounds LH Zach Kroeneke (3-8, 4.53). The Zephyrs will open a eight game homestand on Tuesday. RADIO: WMTI 106.1 FM "The Ticket"

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