Mercedes, Gonzalez Guide Barons Past Braves
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Yermin Mercedes delivered a go-ahead two-run homer as the Birmingham Barons (17-24) earned their second consecutive victory with a 4-2 win against the Mississippi Braves (18-22) on Friday night at Regions Field.
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Mercedes, who recorded his 10th multi-hit effort of the season, clubbed a 426-foot blast to left to erase a 2-1 deficit in the sixth inning. It represented his team-leading fourth home run of the season.
The come-from-behind win marked Birmingham's second in as many days against the Braves after
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With the win, Birmingham earned consecutive victories at home for the first time during the 2019 campaign.
The Barons and Braves will continue their five-game series Saturday afternoon at Regions Field. First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m. and the game will be broadcast via WJQX-FM 100.5.
Coverage of Saturday's game will begin at 6:15 p.m. with the Coca-Cola Pregame Show.
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The Birmingham Barons are the proud Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. 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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