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Barons beat Suns, 7-2

July 5, 2003 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


HOOVER, Ala. – The Birmingham Barons pounded 18 hits, putting the Suns in an insurmountable hole in a 7-2 victory Saturday in front of 5,563 fans at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium.

The Barons (42-42 overall, 9-7 second half) knocked 16 singles and got hits in each inning against the Suns. Carlos Maldonado's two-run double in the second inning gave Birmingham a 2-0 lead. Guillermo Reyes had his first of four hits, an RBI single to give the Barons a 3-0 advantage off Suns starter Alfredo Gonzalez.

Gonzalez (4-4) gave up a two-run single to Josh Shaffer in the third and an RBI double to Reyes in the fourth. In all, he allowed 12 hits and six runs before giving way to reliever Greg Bauer to begin the fifth inning.

The Suns (39-47, 8-9) scored in the fifth inning when Tony Socarras singled to drive home Reggie Abercrombie. Abercrombie had singled, stole second and advanced to third on a throwing error by the catcher. Shane Victorino grounded out to score Abercrombie in the ninth inning for Jacksonville's second run.

Right-hander Joel Hanrahan (8-3, 2.27 ERA) is scheduled to face Barons righty Mitch Wylie (1-2, 5.40) at 6 p.m. Central on Saturday at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Following the game, all Southern League teams will break for the All-Star festivities which begin Monday night in Jacksonville.

SUNS SPOTS: The Dodgers traded SS Gookie Dawkins to the Kansas City Royals for future considerations. The trade took place minutes before the game began Saturday, causing Dawkins to be a late scratch from the lineup. ...The Suns have not been above .500 in a half since May 6 when they were 16-15. ... Tempers flared in the ninth when Abercrombie was hit in the back with a pitch from reliever Ryan Meaux. The two exchanged heated words as Abercrombie walked to first base. Suns first base coach Demathdian Tate stepped in between the two as they and Maldonado converged in a shoving match. No punches were thrown and no one was ejected. ...Victorino had a six-game hitting streak snapped with his 0-for-5 night. ... The Barons stranded 14 baserunners.

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