Barons Downed by Generals in Series Opener
JACKSON, Tenn. - Despite a pair of RBI apiece from Ti'Quan Forbes and Laz Rivera, the Birmingham Barons (14-7, 41-49) dropped the series opener against the Jackson Generals (12-9, 51-40) by an 8-4 final Thursday night at The Ballpark at Jackson.
JACKSON, Tenn. - Despite a pair of RBI apiece from
Forbes put the Barons ahead in the opening frame when he sent a two-RBI double off the center-field wall.
Madrigal extended his hit streak to 15 games, which represents Birmingham's longest of the season, with his first-inning base knock.
However, Jackson responded with a pair of runs in the bottom half of the frame and another in the second to take a 3-2 lead against Barons starter
Battenfield, who settled in for a five-inning performance, allowed three runs on eight hits and did not factor into the decision. He walked two and struck out three.
The Barons grabbed a brief 4-3 lead in the sixth after
Sheets extended his on-base streak to 28 games, which stands as Birmingham's longest stretch since
Jackson, which has claimed 10 of the first 16 meetings between the two clubs, responded once more in the bottom half of the frame. The Generals scored three times against
Martinez, who suffered his second loss of the campaign in relief, surrendered three runs (all earned) across one inning.
Barons right-hander
It marked Cabrera's eighth consecutive appearance without allowing an earned run, which represents his longest such stretch since he compiled nine straight relief outings without an earned run during the 2016 season with the Atlanta Braves.
The Barons and Generals will continue their six-game set Friday night as Birmingham sends left-hander
First pitch in Game 2 of the series is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. CT at The Ballpark at Jackson. The game will be broadcast via WJQX-FM 100.5. Coverage will begin at 6:50 p.m. with the Coca-Cola Pregame Show.
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