Z's Rally Falls Short in OKC, Lose 6-5
Published on July 8, 2014 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
New Orleans Baby Cakes News Release
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - The New Orleans Zephyrs ninth inning rally falls short. The Z's scored a run, picked up four hits loading the bases but fell short in a 6-5 loss against the RedHawks. The Zephyrs (45-46) dug a big hole early and could not recover.
Oklahoma City pounded New Orleans starter Adam Conley (2-4) early. The RedHawks sent nine batters to the plate in the second inning scoring four runs on four hits. The Hawks added to their lead in the third scoring two additional runs to take a 6-1 lead.
The Z's bullpen shut down the RedHawks working five and two third innings scattered three hits and did not allow a run.
The Zephyrs offense pounded out 15 hits led by Jordany Valdespin and Kyle Jensen. The pair each had three hits. The Z's scored a pair of runs in the fifth inning and added another run in the sixth.
The Z's trailed 6-4 heading into the ninth inning facing Kevin Chapman. The Z's scored a run and then loaded the bases before pinch hitter Juan Diaz grounded out for the final out. The Z's stranded 12 men on base for the game and were four for twelve with runners in scoring position.
Jake Buchanan (7-5) earned the win for Oklahoma City pitching six innings allowing four runs on nine hits.
GAME NOTES
The Zephyrs added pitcher Andrew Heaney from the Marlins. Chaz Roe was placed on the disabled list. The Z's bullpen has allowed one run in its 19.1 innings pitched. The Zephyrs have homered in nine of their last ten games and have 96 homers on the season, just 9 shy of last years' total. Mark Canha extended his hitting streak to a season best ten games.
ON DECK
The Zephyrs continue their series in Oklahoma City. The Zephyrs and Redhawks play Wednesday (7:05) at Bricktown Ballpark.
The Zephyrs will start LH Brian Flynn (7-6, 3.62) against Redhawks TBD. Radio: WMTI 106.1 FM
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