'Cakes Rally Comes Short in 11-10 Loss
June 6, 2018 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
New Orleans Baby Cakes News Release
Las Vegas - The Las Vegas 51's scored eight runs in the third inning and held on to defeat New Orleans 11-10 in the first of a three game set at Cashman Field.
The 'Cakes started the scoring in the first inning capitalizing on an error by Las Vegas to take a 1-0 lead. The 51's offense sent 13 hitters to the plate in the third scoring eight runs on seven hits.
New Orleans trailed 10-1 after four innings, but chipped away scoring seven runs over a three inning span from the fifth to seventh inning. New Orleans got three home runs in the game and out-hit Las Vegas 16-14 but it was not enough. A two run pinch hit home run in the ninth by Cristhian Adames pulled the 'Cakes within a run, but Jacob Rhame earned his sixth save.
The 51s drilled a solo home run from Phillip Evans that ended up being the decisive run. Starter Chris Flexen earns the win for Las Vegas and Dillon Peters took the defeat.
Austin Dean and Isaac Galloway each had three hits for the 'Cakes (27-31) in the defeat.
GAME NOTES: The eight runs allowed in the third inning, is a season high. New Orleans added pitcher Jarlin Garcia from the Marlins and infielder Chris Diaz from Class AA Jacksonville Suns. The first pitch temperature of 97 degrees is the hottest of the season.
UPCOMING- The 'Cakes continue the seven game road-trip on Wednesday in Las Vegas against the 51's at 9:05.
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NEXT HOME GAME - The 'Cakes return home for a seven game homestand on Wednesday, June 13 against the Houston Astros Triple-A Affiliate Fresno Grizzlies.
June 5, 2018
'Cakes 10
51's 11
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