Zephyrs Wallop OKC in Opener 10-1
Published on July 7, 2014 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
New Orleans Baby Cakes News Release
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Juan Diaz and Kyle Jensen drilled home runs as the New Orleans Zephyrs offense erupted for ten runs on 13 hits and snapped a five game losing streak. The Z's defeated Oklahoma City 10-1 in the first game of the series.
Anthony DeSclafani (2-2) pitched seven innings allowing one run on six hits to earn his second win of the season for the Zephyrs.
The Z's trailed 1-0 in the third inning when Mark Canha doubled home Yordany Valdespin to tie the game. A Rob Brantly sacrifice fly gave the Zephyrs the lead. Juan Diaz then blasted a three run home run to give the Z's a five run inning and a 5-1 lead.
The Z's knocked Redhawks starter Mike Foltynewicz (6-6) out of the game in the fourth inning after scoring two more runs off the starter. The Z's have knocked around the Astros prospect for 16 earned runs in three appearances spanning six and two third innings this season.
Kyle Jensen connected on his team leading 16th home run of the season in the eighth inning. Jensen picked up two hits and also leads the team with 60 RBI.
The Z's picked up ground in the division with the win and trail first place Nashville by 2 =C21/2 games.
GAME NOTES
The Zephyrs added outfielder Jake Marisnick from the Marlins. Taylor Krick was placed on the disabled list. Andrew Heaney will rejoin the team on Tuesday. The Zephyrs have homered in eight of their last nine games and have 95 homers on the season, just 10 shy of last years' total. Mark Canha extended his hitting streak to a season best nine games.
ON DECK
The Zephyrs continue their series in Oklahoma City. The Zephyrs and Redhawks play Tuesday (7:05) at Bricktown Ballpark.
The Zephyrs will start LH Adam Conley (2-3, 5.08) against Redhawks LH Brett Oberhultzer (1-2, 4.65). Radio: WMTI 106.1 FM
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