PCL1 New Orleans Baby Cakes

Zephyrs swept in doubleheader

Published on July 6, 2005 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
New Orleans Baby Cakes News Release


Metairie, LA - The New Orleans Zephyrs lost to the Nashville Sounds in both games of a doubleheader on Wednesday, 5-3 and 9-6.

In game 1, Zephyrs starter Brian Powell (5-5) got the loss, after giving up three runs on six hits in the first three innings of the game.

The Sounds got home runs from right fielder Nelson Cruz and shortstop Scott Scarborough to lead the visitors.

In game 2, things started out on a more promising note for the Zephyrs, with the Z's going up 6-1 after three innings.

But the Sounds came back to score eight unanswered runs in the game.

Relief pitcher Mike Adams (3-1) picked up the win for Nashville, after throwing a two-inning no-hitter. Adams struck out four Zephyrs batters.

With Nashville holding a 3-0 lead in the series, the teams will wrap up on Thursday with a 7:05 PM CT contest.




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