Birds End Baby Cakes' Streak
August 16, 2018 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
New Orleans Baby Cakes News Release
MEMPHIS - Lane Thomas hammered a three run home run in the third inning and the Memphis Redbirds snapped the Baby Cakes win streak defeating New Orleans 3-2.
The 'Cakes trailed 3-0 and rallied to score a pair of runs in the fourth inning off starter Tyler Lyons. Jon Rodriguez led the 'Cakes with two hits and an RBI.
New Orleans starter Jeff Brigham lost for the first time at the Triple-A level. He allowed three runs in six innings on just three hits. Metairie native Kyle Keller made his triple-a debut working two innings, allowed one hit.
The Birds bullpen worked five and two third shutout innings to complete the win. Chris Ellis earned the win and Andrew Morales pitched a perfect ninth for the save.
The 'Cakes win streak was halted at five; the club has won ten of their last twelve games.
GAME NOTES: The 'Cakes are 10-5 in August looking for their first winning month this season. New Orleans is 20-15 in division play and the only team with a winning record in the American South Division.
UPCOMING- New Orleans will continue their seven game road trip, opening a series a three games series at Nashville Friday evening at 7pm. The 'Cakes will start RHP Tyler Cloyd.
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NEXT HOME GAME - The 'Cakes return home for a three game set against Memphis on Tuesday, August 28th at 7pm.
August 16, 2018
'Cakes 2
Redbirds 3
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