PCL1 New Orleans Baby Cakes

Zephyrs Host Aces, Sky Sox On Homestand

Published on August 11, 2011 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
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Metairie, LA - The New Orleans Zephyrs host the Reno Aces and Colorado Springs Sky Sox for an eight-game homestand, beginning Friday at 7:00 p.m.

Despite putting up some big offensive numbers, the Zephyrs dropped six of eight games on a west coast road trip that concluded Wednesday. The Z's have been led by Jose Lopez, whose .402 batting average since the All-Star break is the fifth-best in the Pacific Coast League, and whose eight home runs since the break are third-most behind teammate Chris Aguila. Aguila has slammed 10 homers since the break, including three over his last two games, and is closing in on the New Orleans career record of 56 home runs, set by J.R. Phillips (1997-98, 2000). Aguila enters the homestand with 52 home runs as a Zephyr.

The pitching probables for the series:

Friday 7 p.m.:

RH Tom Koehler (8-6, 5.19 ERA) vs. RH Gaby Hernandez (4-4, 6.67 ERA)

Saturday 6 p.m.:

RH Chris Sampson (7-0, 3.86) vs. LH Wade Miley (3-1, 4.17)

Sunday 6 p.m.:

TBA vs. RH Barry Enright (8-3, 5.10)

Monday 7 p.m.:

RH Elih Villanueva (5-10, 5.70) vs. RH Kevin Mulvey (3-6, 7.18)

The homestand begins with Fireworks Friday, as the Zephyrs salute the great "hair bands" of the 1980's with a glam rock-themed night and postgame fireworks show, sponsored by Gold Peak Tea.

The first 1,000 fans to Saturday's 6 p.m. game will receive a 2011 Zephyrs Baseball Card Set, 36 trading cards of Zephyrs players and coaches. All fans can receive $1 admission by bringing a Save-A-Lot receipt to the Zephyr Field box office.

Sunday is Kids Day, sponsored by Coca-Cola, as the first 500 kids will eat for free, and all kids will have a chance to run the bases on the field following the 6 p.m. game, presented by Cox Media.

The series against Reno concludes on Monday at 7 p.m. with the return of Baseball Bingo. Fans can follow along with the action on the field for a chance to win prizes from Treasure Chest Casino. Plus, it's Dollar Dog Night, with $1 hot dogs all night!

For more information or for tickets, call the Zephyrs box office at (504) 734-5155.

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