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Omaha Storms Past Zephyrs 11-8 on Saturday

April 9, 2016 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
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Papillion, NE - Cody Decker blasted a pair of home runs and the Omaha Storm Chasers defeated the New Orleans Zephyrs 11-8 on Saturday afternoon at Werner Park.

The Storm Chasers and Zephyrs jumped out to a quick start on a cold and windy afternoon, each team scored a pair of runs in the first inning. Dan Black led off the second inning with a solo home run to left field to give the Zephyrs a 3-2 lead. Omaha sent nine batters to the plate in the second, scoring four runs including the first of two homers on the day for Decker.

Dusty Coleman drilled a three run home run in the third inning and Chasers built their lead to 9-4.

The Zephyrs rallied with three runs in the ninth inning but the comeback effort fell short and Omaha held on for their second consecutive victory.

Black led the Z's with three hits and three RBI on the day, Don Kelly and Kenny Wilson also added a pair of hits. Destin Hood added two more RBI for the Zephyrs and leads the Pacific Coast League with seven runs batted in.

Former Zephyr Brian Flynn pitched three innings and earned the win in relief. New Orleans starter Paul Clemens worked an inning and two thirds, allowed six runs and took the loss.

Omaha leads the series two games to one.

GAME NOTES

The Zephyrs have scored in the first inning in all three games this season for a total of nine runs scored. The Z's have allowed runs in the first inning in all three games as well, allowing 6 through three games.

The Z's added outfielder Cole Gillespie from waivers on Saturday. He was designated for assignment by the Miami Marlins at the end of spring training.  The Marlins lost pitcher Brad Hand to the San Diego Padres on a waiver claim. To make room on the Zephyrs roster Elliot Soto was placed on the disabled list. 

ON DECK

The Zephyrs continue the opening road trip Sunday at 2:05pm. The Z's will turn to RHP Kendry Flores (0-0, 0.00) vs. LHP Jonathan Dziedzic (0-0, 0.00) . The game will be broadcast on WODT Fox Sports 1280 AM and streamed at iHeart Radio App.

The Zephyrs home opener is Friday April 15th.

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