Lawrence Deals in Zephyrs Win

June 29, 2007 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
New Orleans Baby Cakes News Release

Game Keys: Z's starter Brian Lawrence pitched a complete game six hitter as the Zephyrs defeated Omaha 4-1 at Rosenblatt Stadium. Lawrence becomes the first Zephyr since 2004 to pitch a nine inning complete game. The 31 year-old Lawrence pitched a shut out into the ninth inning when Ross Gload busted the shutout with a solo home run to right field. Lawrence needed just 102 pitches to go the distance and earn his 5th victory. New Orleans scored a run in the second inning when Ben Johnson hustled home after a passed ball. Anderson Hernandez drilled a solo home run to lead off the third inning. New Orleans belted out four consecutive two out hits in the sixth inning to plate two additional runs. John Bale on a rehab assignment from Kansas City suffers the defeat. Omaha wins the series taking two of the three games.

Game Notes: The first place Zephyrs wrapped up the seven game road trip with a 5-2 record. The Z's have a 3 ½ game lead on Oklahoma ... David Newhan extended his hitting streak to 6 games... The Z's have hit 82 home runs in 81 games this season... New Orleans heads home for a four game set against Memphis ... The Z's have won eight consecutive against Memphis. The rosters for the Triple A All-Star Game announced and Z's reliever Willie Collazo will be on the team. Two former Zephyrs will also be on hand relievers Travis Driskill of Round Rock and Chris Booker of the Columbus Clippers will participate in the mid summer classic on July 11th.

Coming Up: The Zephyrs return home Saturday to begin a four game home-stand at Zephyr Field. New Orleans (44-37)will host Memphis at 6PM Saturday evening. The Z's will start RH Philip Humber (8-4, 4.46) against RH Toma Ohka (0-1, 4.85). Promotion: Postgame concert by Local Option ... Radio: WIST AM 690

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