Holmberg Hurls Seven Strong in 6-4 Win
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Birmingham Barons starter David Holmberg allowed just two runs over seven innings pitched, earning his first win in a Barons uniform against his former organization as Birmingham bested the Pensacola Blue Wahoos 6-4 at Regions Field.
Barons catcher Jeremy Dowdy started the scoring for Birmingham, launching a fly ball past the left field fence to draw the home team even in the third inning. Eddy Alvarez and Adam Engel combined to score the second and third runs of the game, with Engel recording his 10th stolen base of the season and Alvarez adding a 2-for-3 night with a run and an RBI in the win.
Birmingham stretched the lead thanks to a trio of Josh Richmond RBIs in the middle innings, with a Richmond single scoring Engel and Eudy Pina in the fifth followed by a clutch two-out double plating Nicky Delmonico in the seventh inning that gave the Barons a 6-2 lead.
Brian Clark recorded his first save of the season out of the bullpen, and Birmingham's defense came through to close the game. Pina caught the second out of the frame in left field before firing the ball straight to Dowdy, who applied the tag to baserunner Zach Vincej for the final out.
Brandon Brennan eyes another victory at Regions Field tomorrow as the Barons and Blue Wahoos seal the series with an 11:30 AM "School Day" first pitch.
About the Birmingham Barons
The Birmingham Barons are back at Regions Field, taking on the Pensacola Blue Wahoos for five games April 28-May 2. For ticketing information, game schedules, promotional calendars, or additional information about Regions Field, call the Barons front office at (205) 988-3200.