Biscuits Hold Off Trash Pandas' Comeback to Win Game Two

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Montgomery Biscuits (40-31, 2-0) won game two over the Rocket City Trash Pandas (24-46, 0-2) on Wednesday night.

Back-to-back singles from Gregory Barrios and Brock Jones put Montgomery on the board in the third inning.

A string of four consecutive singles managed to push Montgomery into a tie ballgame after six. Colton Ledbetter and Tatem Levins both managed to make the trip around

The tie was broken in the seventh after Montgomery managed to load the bases. Xavier Isaac was walked, and later advanced home thanks to the help of a balk. A Cooper Kinney sacrifice fly extended the lead after. Montgomery was in front 6-3 after the seventh.

A Will Simpson double gave the Biscuits a little bit of insurance in the eighth inning. Simpson managed three hits in as many at bats.

Rocket City nearly managed to mount a comeback. The Trash Pandas loaded the bases, and cut it down to just one run. With a runner in scoring position, a full count and two outs, Montgomery was on the ropes. A high effort grab from left fielder Brock Jones sealed it with the final out.

The win goes to bullpen pitcher Keyshawn Askew. Pitching a scoreless two innings, he now holds a 4-0 record on the year. Derrick Eddington earned his fourth save of the year.

The second game of the home series is on Thursday night at Riverwalk Stadium. Brody Hopkins will make the start for Montgomery while Sam Aldegheri is slated to start for Rocket City. The first pitch is at 6:35pm CT. Fans can listen on Jox 740, MLB At Bat, and Bally Live.