Zephyrs Fall to Omaha 7-4
Published on July 17, 2011 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
New Orleans Baby Cakes News Release
Papillion, NE -Metairie native Johnny Giavotella drilled a pair of home runs and had four hits in the Omaha 7-4 win over the New Orleans Zephyrs on Sunday. The former Jesuit and UNO star had four hits in four at bats, scored three runs and drove home two to beat his hometown team.
Giavotella drilled a solo home run in the first inning to give the Storm Chasers an early advantage. The Zephyrs answered with a run in the second inning to tie the game on a Tim Torres RBI double. Clint Robinson drilled a two run home run the third inning to put Omaha ahead 3-1.
Giavotella continued his terrific day with a solo home run in the fourth inning. The Zephyrs would rally with a run in the sixth and two runs in the seventh to tie the game. Joe Thurston led the way for New Orleans with two hits and two RBI.
David Lough and Kila Ka'aihue took advantage of two walks and picked up RBI hits in the bottom of the seventh inning and Omaha scored three runs off of reliever Dan Jennings. Jeff Suppan started the game and pitched seven innings and earned the win for Omaha. Jennings suffered the loss in relief.
Jessie Chavez struckout all three batters in the ninth for his eleventh save.
Game Notes -The Zephyrs scored 20 two out RBI's in the four game series. Mike Cervenak extended his hit streak to 13 games, he is 21x52 and 17 RBI during the streak. New Orleans earned a split in Omaha with each team winning two games.
Coming Up: The Zephyrs continue their 12 game road-trip in Round Rock, Texas on Monday at 7. The Zephyrs and Express meet in the first of a four game set. New Orleans will start RH Adalberto Mendez (1-6, 6.92) against Express LH Zach Jackson (6-3, 5.59). RADIO: WMTI 106.1 FM.
Pacific Coast League Stories from July 17, 2011
- Robinson Slam Sends 'Topes to 9-5 Win - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Padres Return Home Monday for First Time in 12 Days - Tucson Padres
- Giavotella Powers Chasers Past Hometown Zephyrs - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Express Leaves 'Birds at the Station - Memphis Redbirds
- Round Rock Express Take Finale at Memphis 8-5 - Round Rock Express
- Sounds Drop Homestand Finale to Isotopes, 9-5 - Nashville Sounds
- Rainiers Stung by Salt Lake, 5-2 - Tacoma Rainiers
- Raley Field Plays Hero, Grizzlies Can't Complete Sweep - Fresno Grizzlies
- Aces Sweep Sky Sox with 6-4 Win - Reno Aces
- Zephyrs Fall to Omaha 7-4 - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- Cubs Take Series with 3-2 Sunday Win - Oklahoma City Comets
- Robinson Blasts Cubs Past RedHawks - Iowa Cubs
- Tucson Shut Out by Las Vegas, 5-0 - Las Vegas Aviators
- Round Rock Express Game Notes - Round Rock Express
- Oklahoma City RedHawks Transactions - Oklahoma City Comets
- Bush Joins Iowa Rotation - Iowa Cubs
- RedHawks Game Notes - Oklahoma City Comets
- Aces Drop Sky Sox, 8-6, for Fifth-Straight Win - Reno Aces
- Pill's Slam Keys Grizzlies Comeback - Fresno Grizzlies
- Rainiers Stifle Salt Lake, 4-1 - Tacoma Rainiers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent New Orleans Baby Cakes Stories
- Cakes Win Finale
- 'Cakes Defeat OKC
- Baby Cakes Fall in Home Finale
- Redbirds Roll Behind Seven-Run Seventh
- 'Cakes Split Doubleheader with Memphis
