PCL1 New Orleans Baby Cakes

Z's win in Memphis

Published on August 8, 2008 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
New Orleans Baby Cakes News Release


Chris Aguila ripped a three run home run in the top of the first inning to lead the visiting Zephyrs to a 5-3 victory in Memphis on Friday night. New Orleans opened the game with consecutive singles by Jesus Feliciano and Andy Green followed by the three run home run from Agulia. Memphis started injured St Louis Cardinal Adam Wainwright on a rehab assignment. Wainwright faced seven batters in the first allowed three runs on four hits and walked a hitter while retiring two hitters and took the loss. Blake Hawksworth replaced him and allowed a two run home run to Valentino Pascucci in the third inning. Nelson Figueroa worked seven innings and earned the win allowing one run. The win for Figueroa is his first over Memphis this season in three tries and his first since June 17th. Feliciano and Green led the club with three hits in the game.

Game Notes: Brian Stokes will be added to the Mets roster on Saturday and start against the Florida Marlins. The Z's begin a difficult stretch of 17 of the next 21 games on the road. Chris Aguila and Valentino Pascucci each hit home runs in the Zephyrs win. Pascucci leads the team with 25 home runs and Aguila has 24 long balls. Only six Z's have hit 24 or more home runs in a season.

Coming Up: The Zephyrs and Memphis will meet in the second game of the four game series on Saturday at 6PM. The Z's will start LH Jon Niese against RH PJ Walters. RADIO: AM 690 WIST.

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