PCL1 New Orleans Baby Cakes

Zephyrs drop second-straight to Omaha

Published on June 22, 2005 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
New Orleans Baby Cakes News Release


Metairie, LA - The Zephyrs fell for the second-straight time to the Omaha Royals on Wednesday, 4-3.

Relief pitcher Chris George (6-4) got the win for Omaha after throwing 6.2 innings in which he gave up eight hits but only one run. George also struck out five batters.

The Zephyrs were up 2-0, working on a no-hitter, when the Royals broke out with all four of their funs in the seventh inning. Designated hitter Calvin Pickering hit a two-run homer to tie up the game, and outfielder Cory Aldridge drove in the other two runs.

For the Zephyrs, first baseman Rick Short kept his hit streak alive at 16 games, going 2-3 with two RBI in the game.

Donnie Bridges (2-3) got the loss for the Zephyrs in 4.2 innings. Bridges gave up three runs on three hits. Normally in the starting rotation, Bridges relieved Joey Eischen, who threw only two innings on a major league rehab assignment.

With the Royals out to a 2-0 lead in the series, the teams will play again on Thursday at 7:05 PM CT.

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