El Paso Strikes for Two in 8th to Defeat NOLA
Published on August 2, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
New Orleans Baby Cakes News Release
El Paso - Raffy Lopez hammered an eighth inning two run home run to lift the El Paso Chihuahuas to a 4-3 come from behind victory over the New Orleans Baby Cakes.
Austin Dean and J.B. Shuck each had a pair of hits and Eric Campbell drove in two RBI and the 'Cakes led 3-1 in the third inning.
The Chihuahuas scored a two out run in the fourth inning when a ball dropped just beyond the infield on the foul line to make it 3-2 New Orleans.
El Paso opened the eighth with a lead-off double off the wall and then Lopez homered to give the Chihuahuas the lead. Brad Wieck pitched two innings of relief to earn the win and Trey Wingenter pitched a perfect ninth for his fourth save.
The 'Cakes bullpen suffered its 19th blown save as Jose Quijada dropped his third game of the season.
GAME NOTES: New Orleans is 13-15 in series openers and 2-12 on Wednesday's. The 'Cakes promoted outfielder Isaac Galloway and pitcher Jarlin Garcia on Tuesday.
UPCOMING- The 'Cakes and El Paso meet in the second game of three game set on Thursday.
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NEXT HOME GAME - The 'Cakes return home for a four game homestand on Thursday, August 9th against Iowa Cubs.
August 1, 2018
'Cakes 3
Chihuahuas 4
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