Birmingham Comes Up One Run Short Sunday

Danny Hayes collects two hits and an RBI in 4-3 loss to Lookouts

By Tyler Brown

June 14, 2015

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Barons saw a couple of streaks come to an end Sunday afternoon against the Lookouts, but the most important remained intact, unfortunately, as the home team fell 4-3 in front of 4,739 at Regions Field.

The Barons dropped their third consecutive game to the Lookouts despite breaking their scoreless innings streak at 21.3. Birmingham's Joey DeMichele scored on a wild pitch in the third, but a double play grounder by Jairo Rodriguez against reliever Raul Fernandez (4-6, 4.79 ERA) scored Mike Gonzales to break a three-all tie in the seventh to give Chattanooga the victory.

Danny Hayes had two hits, both doubles, and combined with Rob Brantly to knock in runs in the sixth against winner Madison Boer (3-2, 3.32 ERA) to tie the game at 3-3. Tim Anderson singled and stole second in the ninth inning to put the tying run in scoring position for the Barons, but J.T. Chargois got Chris Marrero to fly out to center to end the game and earn his third save.

Frankie Montas, coming off a 7-inning no-hitter in his last start against Tennessee, looked good early. He ran his no-hit streak to 11.2 innings, but his bid for a second straight no-hitter come to a screeching halt when Max Kepler hit a two-run homer to give the Lookout their first safety and the early lead. Montas pitched five innings, allowed three hits and walked three while striking out six in gaining a no-decision.

ON DECK
The Barons and Lookouts close out the series and home stand Monday morning with an 11:30 a.m. first pitch. Tyler Barnette (2-2, 1.19 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Barons while the Lookouts will send Greg Peavey (4-2, 5.61 ERA) to the hill.

PARK PROMOS
Monday's game is a Business Person Special with an early 11:30 a.m. start, ideal for a long lunch break away from the office. Monday games are sponsored by YP.

TICKET BOOTH
To order tickets, visit Barons.com or call (205) 988-3200. For more information, visit us at www.barons.com, www.facebook.com/birminghambarons or on Twitter: @bhambarons.