Redbirds halt red-hot Baby Cakes, 3-2

MEMPHIS – Lane Thomas hammered a three-run home run in the third inning to help the Memphis Redbirds snap the New Orleans Baby Cakes win streak with a 3-2 victory Thursday at AutoZone Park.

The ‘Cakes win streak was halted at five but the club has won 10 of their last 12 games.

After trailing 3-0, the ‘Cakes rallied to score a pair of runs in the fourth inning off starter Tyler Lyons. Jon Rodriguez led the ‘Cakes with two hits and an RBI.

New Orleans starter Jeff Brigham lost for the first time at the Triple-A level. He allowed three runs in six innings on just three hits. Metairie native Kyle Keller made his triple-a debut working two innings, allowed one hit.

The Redbirds bullpen worked five and two third shutout innings to complete the win. Chris Ellis earned the win and Andrew Morales pitched a perfect ninth for the save.

GAME NOTES: The ‘Cakes are 10-5 in August looking for their first winning month this season. New Orleans is 20-15 in division play and the only team with a winning record in the American South Division.

UPCOMING: New Orleans will continue their seven game road trip, opening a series a three games series at Nashville Friday evening at 7pm. The ‘Cakes will start RHP Tyler Cloyd.

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NEXT HOME GAME: The ‘Cakes return home for a three game set against Memphis on Tuesday, August 28th at 7 p.m.