FSL1 Jupiter Hammerheads

Barnes Powers Hammerheads to Win

Published on April 26, 2013 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Jupiter Hammerheads News Release


JUPITER, Fla. - Fueled by a two-hit performance from Austin Barnes, the Jupiter Hammerheads defeated the Palm Beach Cardinals 5-3 Friday night at Roger Dean Stadium.

Barnes singled home a run in his first at-bat on a line drive to right field in the first inning. He then hit a solo homer in the third before driving in his third run in the fourth on a sacrifice fly to left field.

The two-hit effort extended Barnes' hitting streak to six games, including four multi-hit efforts. During the streak, Barnes is hitting .458 (11-for-24). His .333 season average leads the team (minimum 30 at-bats).

Isaac Galloway and Ryan Goetz also had two-hit games in the Hammerheads win. Both of Galloway's hits were singles; each preceded a stolen base, his seventh and eighth of the season. Goetz dove in a run on a triple in the second inning and added a line drive single to center field in the fourth.

Jupiter scored at least one run in each of the first four innings.

RHP Jose Urena pitched five strong frames for Jupiter, allowing two earned runs on six hits and two walks. He threw 38 of his 67 pitches for strikes (57 percent) and touched 95 mph on the stadium radar gun.

RHP Ronald Barnes, RHP Jordan Conley and RHP Nick Wittgren tossed the final four innings, combining to allow one run on five hits in securing the win.

Jupiter's team ERA sits at 3.12 after Friday night's game, second-best in the Florida State League. Including Urena's five innings, Hammerheads starters have a 2.04 ERA and 0.99 WHIP in 21 starts (97.1 innings) this season.

The rubber match of this three-game series will take place during Star Wars Night on Saturday at Roger Dean Stadium. Jupiter's LHP Justin Nicolino (0-1, 2.70 ERA) will oppose Palm Beach's RHP Scott Gorgen (1-0, 6.00).

For more information on the Jupiter Hammerheads, Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Miami Marlins, please call (561) 775-1818 or visit JupiterHammerheads.com. For tickets and more information about Roger Dean Stadium, visit RogerDeanStadium.com.

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