
Barons Get 6-3 Road Win to Open Series against Smokies
June 5, 2024 - Southern League (SL)
Birmingham Barons News Release
Edgar Quero knocked in three runs as the Birmingham Barons got a 6-3 win before 2,624 at Smokies Stadium on Tuesday night. Quero went 3-for-4, with two RBIs and a run scored in the road win.
LHP Ky Bush (4-2, 2.18) gets the win going seven innings, giving up only four hits, three earned runs, and one walk with eight strikeouts. RHP Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa (0-0, 1.42) tossed a perfect ninth inning with a strikeout for his first save of the season.
The Barons (34-18) scored first in the game in the top of the first inning. With one out, Jacob Gonzalez walked, Brooks Baldwin walked, and Quero singled to right field for the Barons' first run of the game. Tennessee (31-21) took the when Moises Ballesteros homered to center field, scoring Matt Shaw. An RBI single by Yohendrick Pinango RBI single gave the Smokies a 3-1 lead in the bottom of the first inning.
In the top of the second inning, Jason Matthews walked with the bases loaded and scored Wilfred Veras. Terrell Tatum hit into a double play, but Jacob Burke scored, and the Barons tied the game at 3-3. In the top of the fourth inning, the Barons took the lead back for good when Tatum doubled off the center field wall, scoring Matthews; Gonzalez singled, scoring Tatum, and the Barons took the 5-3 lead.
In the top of the seventh inning, Quero drilled his eighth home run of the season to right field, and the Barons led 6-3. Tatum, Gonzalez, Baldwin, Troy Clauch, and Quero had hits in the game. Matthews had three walks, an RBI, and a run scored.
Next, the Barons will play game two of the six-game series with Tennessee. RHP Drew Thorpe (7-1, 1.33) will take the mound for the Barons.
Southern League Stories from June 5, 2024
- Baldwin Drives in Six as Bats Explode in Pensacola - Mississippi Braves
- Blue Wahoos Buried in M-Braves' Hitting Barrage in 14-6 Loss on Fireworks Wednesday - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
- Seymour Spins Seven-Inning Shutout, Montgomery Dominates Biloxi in Series Opener - Montgomery Biscuits
- Shuckers Fall in Series Opener to Biscuits - Biloxi Shuckers
- McAfee Foils Pandas' Win Streak in 6-3 Loss - Rocket City Trash Pandas
- Game Info: Wednesday, June 5 at Pensacola Blue Wahoos: 6:05 PM: Blue Wahoos Stadium - Mississippi Braves
- Ian Mejia Named Southern Pitcher of the Month in May - Mississippi Braves
- Barons Get 6-3 Road Win to Open Series against Smokies - Birmingham Barons
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Birmingham Barons Stories
- Barons Sweep Series with the Blue Wahoos, Win 6-2 over Pensacola
- Barons Shut out Blue Wahoos Behind Five Strong Innings by Noah Schutlz
- Barons Win 4th Straight, Win 6-3 Over the Blue Wahoos
- Rikuu Nishida Three Hits Leads Barons to 4-2 Win over the Blue Wahoos
- Jack Palisch Goes Six Strong Innings for Barons 7-2 Win over Blue Wahoos

