PCL1 New Orleans Baby Cakes

'Cakes Lose on Another Walk-Off, 8-7 in OKC

Published on April 17, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
New Orleans Baby Cakes News Release


Oklahoma City - The Dodgers sting the New Orleans Baby Cakes for the third consecutive game scoring twice in the tenth to defeat the 'Cakes 8-7. The loss is the third consecutive defeat on walk-off and the fourth time in seven road games. The Dodgers have reeled off eight consecutive wins and hand New Orleans its seventh consecutive loss, all on the road.

The 'Cakes scored a run in the tenth inning to take the lead 7-6. In the bottom of the tenth inning OKC loaded the bases and Henry Ramos drilled a base hit to score a pair to complete the comeback.

Nick Wittgren took the loss for the second consecutive game in relief. Pat Venditte earned the win for the Dodgers.

Ramos had 12 hits in 19 at bats with 13 RBI in the series against New Orleans. Cristhian Adames led New Orleans with two RBI in the game.

GAME NOTES: The 'Cakes have lost four times this season on walk-off's, dropped six total last season. New Orleans has dropped its first seven road games of the season for the first time in franchise history.

UPCOMING- The 'Cakes return home for a seven game homestand on Tuesday. New Orleans will face Colorado Springs. The 'Cakes will start RHP Sandy Alcantara against RHP Bubba Derby.

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