PCL1 New Orleans Baby Cakes

Missed Opportunities Leads to 'Cakes Defeat

Published on April 29, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
New Orleans Baby Cakes News Release


Nashville - Dustin Fowler drilled a two run home run added a triple and a double to pace the Nashville Sounds to a 7-2 win in the rubber match of the five game series.

The New Orleans offense loaded the bases in the second, and third inning but failed to take advantage of some early wildness from starter Daniel Gossett. The 'Cakes offense drew eight walks but stranded 12 men on base and were one for eleven with runners in scoring position.

Austin Dean picked up two hits in his 'Cakes debut including an RBI. Sandy Alcantara took the defeat for the 'Cakes pitching five innings, allowed four runs on seven hits.

GAME NOTES: Austin Dean joined the team from Class AA Jacksonville. Dean was batting .442 (34x77) with 3 home runs and 14 RBI with the Jumbo Shrimp.

UPCOMING- The 'Cakes return home Monday for a four game set against the Round Rock Express. Monday at 7pm, New Orleans will start RHP Ben Meyer against the Express Yovani Gallardi

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