M-Braves drop rain-shortened game 1-0
PEARL, MS -- After a fantastic game two performance by a 19-year-old hurler, the Mississippi Braves (33-35) were getting another one before whipping winds and heavy rain put an end to game three against the Montgomery Biscuits (36-32) in the sixth inning Friday night. For the Biscuits, right-hander Mike Franco got the
PEARL, MS -- After a fantastic game two performance by a 19-year-old hurler, the Mississippi Braves (33-35) were getting another one before whipping winds and heavy rain put an end to game three against the Montgomery Biscuits (36-32) in the sixth inning Friday night.
For the Biscuits, right-hander
Offensively, the M-Braves were stymied by the approach of Franco and Baez. Mississippi hitters managed just five baserunners.
In the sixth, with a batter on first and no outs, a monsoon engulfed Trustmark Park, as winds up to 60 mph chased fans and players alike to cover. After almost an hour delay, the game was called and the victory awarded to Montgomery. Game four is set for 6:00 PM Saturday.
Montgomery: 1-7-0
Mississippi: 0-3-0
WP: Baez
LP: Allard
Attn: 3592
Time: 1:17 (:49 delay)