Barons Winning Streak Ended in Loss to Wahoos
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Barons (14-6, 41-48) saw their winning streak come to an end in a thrilling 4-2 loss to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (10-10, 48-42) Tuesday night at Regions Field.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Barons (14-6, 41-48) saw their winning streak come to an end in a thrilling 4-2 loss to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (10-10, 48-42) Tuesday night at Regions Field.
Minnesota Twins No. 2 prospect
Moments later, outfielder
With the Barons up 2-1 in the top of the ninth, Barons reliever
Pensacola catcher
The loss snaps the Barons six-game winning streak, tied for their previous high this season. They had also won nine in a row at home coming in and were looking for their first six-game series sweep since 2013.
Barons starter
After the home run, Parke proceeded to retire 13 straight Blue Wahoo hitters until he was taken out in the seventh. Even after
In his first game since playing in the Futures Game on Sunday, the White Sox No. 4 prospect
The Barons got on the board first with an RBI single in the bottom of the first from
The single in the fifth for Madrigal extended his current hitting streak to 14-straight games. Over his streak, he has 22 hits with five RBI and just one strikeout.
Even with the blown save, Dopico stepped into a based loaded, no outs situation in the eighth. He struck out the side and kept the Barons in the lead up 2-1.
With the win, the Barons earned their third series win of the half. They will pick back up at 6:05 p.m. Thursday on the road against the Jackson Generals. Right-hander
WJQX-FM 100.5 will be the home of the Barons on Thursday. Fans can tune into the Coca-Cola Pregame Show starting at 5:50 p.m.
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, which celebrates the 25th anniversary of Michael Jordan's lone year in baseball, against the Tennessee Smokies at 7:05 p.m. April 10 at Regions Field. For ticket information, game schedule, promotions calendar or additional information about Regions Field, please visit barons.com or call (205) 988-3200.
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