Express Take Final Game of Series
August 27, 2018 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
New Orleans Baby Cakes News Release
ROUND ROCK, TX - Andy Ibanez crushed a first inning three run home run and the Round Rock Express defeated New Orleans 5-1 in the final game of a four game series.
Cristhian Adames opened the scoring with a solo home run in the top of the first inning. The Express answered with three runs in the bottom of the first inning. The Express added a pair in the second inning with back to back two out doubles to extend the lead to 5-1.
Round Rock starter Adrian Sampson pitched six innings, allowed one run on five hits for his seventh win of the season. Jeff Brigham lasted five innings and dropped to 5-2.
New Orleans (66-66) got two hits from Peter O'Brien and Chris Bostick.
The Baby Cakes had won five consecutive series matching a franchise record. The series spilt in Round Rock will end the streak.
GAME NOTES: Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson on a Major League Rehab assignment was 1x4. The 'Cakes finish the road schedule with a 30-40 road record, but won 11 of their last 15 road contests.
UPCOMING- New Orleans returns home for the final home-stand of the season. The 'Cakes host Nashville in the penultimate series, Tuesday night at 7pm for a three game set. 'Cakes will host Omaha this weekend for the final four games.
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