Garlick Sends Dodgers to Walk-Off Win
Oklahoma City - Kyle Garlick hit a two-run walk-off homer to center field in the bottom of the 10th inning Wednesday night to send the Oklahoma City Dodgers to a 6-4 win against the New Orleans Baby Cakes at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.The win marked the third straight for Oklahoma City, as
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The win marked the third straight for Oklahoma City, as Garlick belted his team-leading 14th homer of the season for the Dodgers.
The Dodgers (52-41) and Baby Cakes extended into their second extra-inning contest in three games, playing to a 4-4 tie through nine innings.
New Orleans (45-52) loaded the bases in the top of the 10th inning with two outs, but Dodgers reliever
Wednesday's win marked the Dodgers' fifth walk-off victory of the season, but first since April 16. Wednesday also was the Dodgers' fourth walk-off win of 2018 against the Baby Cakes.
The Dodgers have now won three straight games, as well as six of their last seven games, as they took a 3-1 lead in their current series against New Orleans.
The Baby Cakes took the first lead of Wednesday's game in the second inning, ending a streak of eight consecutive games in which the Dodgers scored first.
The Dodgers tied the game, 4-4, in the fifth inning, scoring four runs as four straight players reached base with two outs.
Farmer lined a RBI double into left field to bring home the first run of the night for the Dodgers.
Joe followed with a two-run double to right-center field to cut New Orleans' lead to one run.
Garlick then tied the game, 4-4, with a RBI knock into center field as he finished the night 3-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored.
The Dodgers had a chance to break the tie in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Hernandez (2-2) was credited with the win on the mound for OKC, allowing two walks, but keeping New Orleans without a hit or run in the top of the 10th inning with one strikeout.
New Orleans reliever
The Dodgers and Baby Cakes conclude their five-game series at 7:05 p.m. on a $2 Thursday at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, featuring $2 Pepsi products, bottled water and select beer.
Cox Communications will televise the game live on YurView on Cox (Channel 1333) beginning five minutes before first pitch.
Live radio coverage begins 15 minutes before first pitch on AM 1340 "The Game," 1340thegame.com, or through the free iHeartRadio mobile app.
Tickets are available through the OKC Dodgers ticket office located on South Mickey Mantle Drive, by phone at (405) 218-2182, or by visiting okcdodgers.com.