PCL1 New Orleans Baby Cakes

Isotopes Top Zephyrs, 7-6

Published on April 14, 2010 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
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Game Keys - Albuquerque outfielder Jay Gibbons drove home 5 runs with four hits and delivered the game winning hit in the ninth as the Isotopes topped New Orleans 7-6. Gibbons drilled a single to right field scoring Chin Lung Hu to give the Topes their first walk off win of the season. Jon Link earned the win despite picking up his second consecutive blown save. Jay Buente took the loss for the Z's. Hector Luna had a big day for the Zephyrs pounding out three hits and three RBI. The Zephyrs tied the game in the top of the ninth inning with a pinch hit single for Logan Morrison. Starter Rick Vandenhurk pitched five innings and allowed two runs in a no decision.

Game Notes: The Z's promoted reliever Chris Leroux to the Florida Marlins. AJ Battisto joined the Zephyrs from Class AA Jacksonville. New Orleans will also get outfielder Emilio Bonafacio from the Marlins. He is expected to join the team this weekend. Donald Murphy extended his hit streak to 8 games, Bryan Petersen hit streak was snapped at 7.

Coming Up: The Zephyrs and Isotopes meet Thursday afternoon at 1:05. The Z's will start RH Brian Lawrence (0-1, 3.60) against RH Josh Lindblom (0-0, 9.00) RADIO: 106.1 FM WMTI

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