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Barons Homer Six Times in 13-7 Win Over Tennessee

April 22, 2004 - Southern League (SL1)
Knoxville Smokies News Release

Sevierville, Tenn. - The Birmingham Barons came one home run shy of tying a Southern League record in a 13-7 win over Tennessee before 6,479 in a Thursday D.A.R.E. Day matinee.

Birmingham connected for six home runs on the afternoon, including four against starter Josh Axelson (0-2). Rudy Yan's two-run homer in the second inning pushed the Barons to a 5-0 lead. Darren Blakely hit a solo shot in the first, and connected again in the seventh on a three run blast.

Arnie Munoz (3-0) remained undefeated with the win.

Nate Espy tripled and doubled for the SMoies and Papo Bolivar added a pair of singles as Tennessee pouned out 10 hits against a beleaguerd Birmingham bullpen.

Tennessee returns home Wednesday, May 5 to take on Walters State Community college in an exhibition game. The Smokies begin a 12-game road trip Friday at Huntsville with Brad Thompson (1-0) pitching opposite Mike Jones (0-1, 6.60).

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