PCL1 New Orleans Baby Cakes

Z's win in extra's

Published on July 1, 2009 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
New Orleans Baby Cakes News Release


Game Keys - The Zephyrs Brett Hayes drilled a two out single into left field in the 13th inning to break a tie game and give the Zephyrs a 4-3 win on Wednesday night at Rosenblatt Stadium. The win snaps a two game losing steak for the Zephyrs and improved their extra inning record to 5-5. Omaha drops to 0-9 this season in extra innings.

Hayes drilled a solo home run in the second, added a double in the fourth inning and delivered the game winner in the 13th inning. The Z's Chris Mobley pitched two scoreless innings to earn the win. Mobley retired the Royals in order in the bottom of the 13th.

Michael Ryan had three hits and walked twice for New Orleans. The Z's led 3-1 until Brian Buchanan smashed a two run home run in the 8th to tie the game. 13 innings is the longest game of the season for New Orleans.

Game Notes: The Z's in extra innings. The PCL named outfielder Michael Ryan to the All-Star team. The game will be played on July 15th in Portland. The Z's traded infielder Matt Craig to the Iowa Cubs for future considerations.

Coming Up: The Zephyrs continue the quick three game road trip on Thursday night in Omaha. The Z's will start RH Rick VandenHurk (3-1, 3.31) against RH Matt Wright (0-5, 7.12) at 7PM. Radio: WIST 690 AM

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