Hurlbut Bakes 'Cakes as Express Claim Series Victory
METAIRIE, Louisiana - Round Rock Express (18-26) LHP David Hurlbut (1-3, 4.91) posted the most impressive start to date for any E-Train pitcher, blanking the New Orleans Baby Cakes (22-21) on just two hits in 7.0 strong innings as Round Rock picked up the series victory with a 3-1 win
METAIRIE, Louisiana - Round Rock Express (18-26) LHP
Hurlbut earned his first win of the season after scattering just two hits and two walks across seven shutout innings. On the losing side, New Orleans RHP
Round Rock wasted little time jumping on the scoreboard as RF
The Express extended their lead to 3-0 as DH
After allowing a leadoff single in the first, Hurlbut went on to face the minimum over his seven innings of work. The lefty was aided by a season-high three double plays turned by the E-Train defense.
After RHP Ricky Rodriguez tossed a scoreless eighth inning, RHP
The Express now return home for a quick four-game series against the Iowa Cubs. Round Rock LHP
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