Barons and Blue Wahoos Split Doubleheader

BIRMINGHAM, AL - Birmingham Barons RHP Carson Fulmer earned the victory in the first game of a doubleheader at Regions Field, but the Barons bullpen was tagged with a loss in the latter half as the Barons and Blue Wahoos split a split a Saturday evening doubleheader.

Fulmer, the White Sox no. 1 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, recorded his second straight win, allowing five hits and three earned runs in addition to just one walk and three strikeouts over six innings pitched.

The Barons offense in game one was led by catch Jeremy Dowdy, who finished 2-for-3 with four RBIs. Dowdy's home run in the bottom of the sixth inning sent Birmingham to the 8-3 final score and sealed the victory for the Barons.

LHP Jordan Guerrero earned his fifth straight no decision in the second game, throwing five innings and allowing just one earned run while striking out six Pensacola hitters.

Offensively, Birmingham posted a pair of runs in the sixth inning to even the score 2-2, with Eudy Pina plating Adam Engel for the first strike and Trey Michalczewski advancing Pina home for the second score of the frame.

James Dykstra was tagged with the loss out of the Barons bullpen, allowing three runs in the seventh inning to reach the game's 5-2 final score. Birmingham brought the tying run to the plate, but could not capitalize for victories in both games.

Southpaw David Holmberg faces Pensacola tomorrow seeking his first win in a Barons uniform after a 0-2 start. First pitch is slated for 3:00 p.m. with the Barons donning custom puzzle piece jersey's in celebration of Autism Friendly Day at Regions Field.

About the Birmingham Barons

The Birmingham Barons are back at Regions Field, taking on the Pensacola Blue Wahoos for five games. For ticketing information, game schedules, promotional calendars, or additional information about Regions Field, call the Barons front office at (205) 988-3200.