Express 9th Inning Rally Sinks 'Cakes
Published on May 9, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
New Orleans Baby Cakes News Release
Round Rock, TX - Hanser Alberto drilled a game-winning base-clearing double with two outs in the ninth inning to vault the Round Rock Express to a 5-4 walk-off win on Wednesday night. The bases were empty in the bottom of the ninth with two outs when Chad Rupp singled. Jose Cardona followed with a single, Nick Noonan was hit by a pitch and Alberto delivered the heroics for the Express.
The win snapped a four games losing streak for the Express and a six game win streak for the Baby Cakes.
Round Rock led 1-0 when the 'Cakes loaded the bases in the second inning and Rafael Ortega doubled home all three runs. The Express answered with a run in the fourth inning to make it a 3-2 game. Austin Dean drilled a solo home run off of two time Cy Young award winning pitcher Tim Lincecum in the seventh inning to extend the lead to 4-2.
New Orleans starter Zac Gallen delivered six innings allowing three runs on four hits in the no-decision. Jumbo Diaz allowed the three run ninth for his third loss and his first blown save in six attempts.
GAME NOTES: Eric Campbell's eleven game hit streak also came to an end with no hits and one walk in three at bats. New Orleans has delivered a quality start in nine of its last ten games.
UPCOMING- The 'Cakes continue the trip Thursday at 7:05pm in Round Rock, Texas. New Orleans will start RHP Sandy Alcantara against the Express RHP David Ledbetter.
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NEXT HOME GAME - The 'Cakes return home for an eight game homestand this weekend. The series opens on Saturday May 12th at 6pm against Omaha.
May 9, 2018
'Cakes 5
Express 4
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