‘Cakes power past Express, 9-2

ROUND ROCK, TX – The New Orleans Baby Cakes hammered three home runs and defeated the Round Rock Express 9-2 in the first game of a four game series Friday night.

The Express scored a run in the first inning to take a 1-0 lead. New Orleans answered with a run in the third to tie the game.

Tomas Telis drilled a two run home run in the fourth to give the ‘Cakes a 3-1 lead. In the fourth inning, New Orleans erupted with a two run shot from Austin Nola and a three run blast from Peter O’Brien.

Dillon Peters worked seven innings, allowed two runs and earned the win.

The Baby Cakes have won 15 of their last 19 games to improve to 65-64.

GAME NOTES: The ‘Cakes promoted pitcher Ben Meyer to the Miami Marlins. Meyer will return to the Marlins for his fourth stint this season.

UPCOMING: New Orleans and Round Rock will meet for the second game of the four game set on Saturday night at 7. New Orleans will start Sandy Alcantara.

BROADCAST: Radio on WRNO 99.5 FM, Sports 1280 AM, the iHeart Radio App and MiLB First Pitch App.

NEXT HOME GAME: The ‘Cakes return home for the final homestand on Tuesday, August 28th at 7pm against Nashville.