Z's come from behind to win

August 26, 2009 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
New Orleans Baby Cakes News Release

Gookie Dawkins hit a three-run home run in the 9th inning to give the New Orleans Zephyrs a 4-2 come from behind win over the Omaha Royals at Rosenblatt Stadium on a cool Wednesday evening.

The Royals broke a 1-1 tie in the bottom of the eighth inning with a solo home run for Cory Aldridge. The Z's Dave Matranga started the 9th inning rally with a single, followed by a Alejandro DeAza single and the Dawkins home run. Dawkins drove home all four of the Zephyrs runs in the win.

The win is the 19th come from behind win of the season and the third win after trailing after eight innings. Chris Mobley pitched three innings of relief and was the beneficiary from the homer as he went from losing pitcher to winning pitcher.

Dawkins has hit three of his five home runs this season on this roadtrip. He has 12 hits in his last 20 at bats. New Orleans is 4-2 on the 15 game roadtrip.

Game Notes: The Zephyrs are now 3-57 when trailing after 8 innings. The Z's activated pitcher Willie Glen from the disabled list and promoted outfielder Brett Carroll to Florida. Z's reliever Jay Buente will pitch at the Arizona Fall League this year. The Marlins Class AA Affiliate, the Jacksonville Suns clinched a playoff spot on Tuesday night. The game time temperature of 68 degrees was the lowest since early April.

Coming Up: The Zephyrs continue a six game series at Rosenblatt Stadium on Thursday evening. The Zephyrs and Royals will play the continuation of a suspended game at 5:30 and then a regular nine inning contest. The Z's will start RH Rick Vandenhurk (5-1, 2.52) against TBA for Omaha. RADIO: AM 690 WIST

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