Stellar Pitching Aids Barons Swift Comeback
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Barons (62-71) fired off six unanswered runs in Friday night's 6-5 victory over the Biloxi Shuckers (81-55) and tied up their series at one a piece from Regions Field.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Barons (62-71) fired off six unanswered runs in Friday night's 6-5 victory over the Biloxi Shuckers (81-55) and tied up their series at one a piece from Regions Field.
Tied at five in the sixth, Barons leadoff hitter
For Sheets, it was his Southern League-leading 82nd RBI of the season.
After a 50-minute first inning, both teams got some runs at the hands of the starting pitchers.
In the top half, Barons starter
After the first inning, the Barons pitching staff hunkered down in one of their best performances of the season.
Johnson pitched two scoreless and earned his second win of the season, while Dopico picked up a two-inning save for his fifth closeout of the season.
Birmingham responded with three runs in the bottom half of the first, drawing four walks off Biloxi starter
The Barons chipped away further, with a Basabe RBI single in the fourth and an
Basabe enjoyed a pleasant game and built off his recent success. He finished the night 3-for-4 with separate RBI on a double and single, respectively. Overall, Basabe has now hit in five of his last six games.
Alfredo Gonzalez, who came into the game with a .429 average against Biloxi this season, finished with two RBI.
Birmingham will resume their final regular season series Saturday, hosting Biloxi Shuckers starting at 6:30 p.m. CT. Heading to the hill for the Barons will be right-hander
WJOX-AM 690 will be the home of the Barons on Saturday. Fans can tune into the Coca-Cola Pregame Show starting at 6:15 p.m. CT.
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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