SL1 Birmingham Barons

Barons Belted By Blue Wahoos, 6-2

Published on May 10, 2018 under Southern League (SL1)
Birmingham Barons News Release


BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (14-20) collected eight hits on Thursday night on their way to a 6-2 win over the Birmingham Barons (17-17). The win prevents the Barons from getting their first series sweep of the season.

- Moments That Mattered: The Barons jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning with an RBI double by Eloy Jimenez. In the top of the fourth inning after surrendering the tying run, Jordan Guerrero was able to get out of a runners on second and third jam by striking out three in a row, ending the inning. In the bottom of the fifth inning Ryan Brett hit his first home run of the season, a solo shot to left, tying the game at two.

- Turning Point: In the top of the seventh inning with the game now tied, the Barons saw their chances of getting the win diminsih when relief pitcher Jake Johansen (L, 0-1) allowed two runs, giving the Blue Wahoos a 4-2 lead. In the ninth inning, Brandon Brennan gave up a two-run homer to Shed Long, which put the game out of reach.

- By the Numbers: Jimenez extended his current hitting streak to 14 games with a double in the third inning. However he was not able to extend his multi-hit game streak, as he finished 1-for-4 to end the streak at nine games, tying a modern Southern League record.

- Facts and Figures: Guerrero earned a no-decision after striking out six, walking two, and allowing only two runs over 6.0 innings. This is Guerrero's second consecutive quality start and the Barons' third in a row.

- Up Next: The Barons take on the Blue Wahoos in the fifth and final game of the series on Friday night at Regions Field with first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. Left-hander Ian Clarkin (3-3, 6.54 ERA) will get the nod against righty Wyatt Strahan (3-2, 7.18 ERA). Curt Bloom will have the call on 960 WERC News Radio and the iHeart Radio app.

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