Lopez homer lifts Chihuahuas to 4-3 win over ‘Cakes

El Paso – Raffy Lopez hammered an eighth inning two-run home run to lift the El Paso Chihuahuas to a 4-3 come from behind victory over the New Orleans Baby Cakes.

Austin Dean and J.B. Shuck each had a pair of hits before Eric Campbell drove in a pair of runs to put the ‘Cakes up 3-1 in the third inning.

The Chihuahuas scored a two out run in the fourth inning when a ball dropped just beyond the infield on the foul line to cut the deficit in half.

El Paso opened the eighth with a lead-off double off the wall and then Lopez homered to give the Chihuahuas the lead. Brad Wieck pitched two innings of relief to earn the win and Trey Wingenter pitched a perfect ninth for his fourth save.

The ‘Cakes bullpen suffered its 19th blown save as Jose Quijada dropped his third game of the season.

GAME NOTES: New Orleans is 13-15 in series openers and 2-12 on Wednesday’s. The ‘Cakes promoted outfielder Isaac Galloway and pitcher Jarlin Garcia on Tuesday.

UPCOMING: The ‘Cakes and El Paso meet in the second game of three game set on Thursday.

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NEXT HOME GAME – The ‘Cakes return home for a four game homestand on Thursday, August 9th against Iowa Cubs.