Barons to Host Miles College in Pre-Season Exhibition

The Birmingham Barons are proud to announce the opponent for the Barons annual preseason exhibition game will be Miles College based out of nearby Fairfield, Alabama. The Barons first contest of the season is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2019 with first pitch slated for 6:30 p.m.

General admission tickets for the game will be sold for $8 at Regions Field on the day of the game and at Miles College prior to the contest. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
"We started the tradition of the Barons hosting a local college a few years ago and we're excited to partner once again with Miles College in providing their student-athletes, supporters, and administration an opportunity to come out for a fun day at Regions Field," Barons General Manager Jonathan Nelson said. "This is always a special event for our organization and the perfect way to begin another season at Regions Field."
The Golden Bears, led by head coach Ty Roberts, are currently 3-2 on the season with their first win coming at Rickwood Field over Morehouse College.
"We are excited for this opportunity to play against the Birmingham Barons. This is a great opportunity for our players to play against some of the best prospects in Major League baseball." Roberts said. "The Miles College community will be out in full support and we anticipate an energized crowd to support their Golden Bears!"
This will be the third time that the Golden Bears have faced the Barons in a pre-season exhibition game. The Golden Bears last appearance at Regions Field was in 2016, where they lost to the Barons by a final score of 6-0.
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The Birmingham Barons are the proud Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. The Barons will open the home portion of their 2019 season at Regions Field on Wednesday, April 10th against the Tennessee Smokies, Double-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, with first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. For ticket information, game schedule, promotions calendar, or for additional information about Regions Field, visit barons.com or call (205) 988-3200.
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