Barons Nearly Shut Out Biscuits Again; Win 6-1
Published on June 6, 2009 under Southern League (SL1)
Birmingham Barons News Release
The Barons came within one out of recording their second-consecutive shut out, but still held on to beat the Montgomery Biscuits 6-1 Saturday night at Regions Park.
Lucas Harrell (7-2, 3.14) became the first pitcher in the Southern League to record seven wins. Pitching one night after the Aaron Poreda tossed six-shutout innings against the Biscuits, Harrell was even better. The righty allowed a season-low two hits while shutting out the Biscuits offense through eight innings. He struck out three and walked none.
The Barons gave Harrell run support early, scoring in each of the first three innings while knocking out Biscuits' starter Brandon Mann (4-3, 4.34) out of the game. The home team rocked the visiting pitcher for seven hits and five runs during his short stint on the mound.
Jordan Danks, John Shelby and CJ Retherford each added two hits. Danks and Javier Colina collected two RBI apiece.
The Barons improved to 25-0 when scoring six-or-more runs.
Dayan Viciedo's hitting streak ended at 11 as the Cuban Tank went 0-for-4.
Fernie Hernandez gave up a two-out, run-scoring triple to Jason Bowers that ended the shutout bid. The Barons held the Biscuits scoreless for the first 17.2 innings of the series.
The Barons and Biscuits continue their five-game series with a 2:05 PM game on Sunday. John Ely (6-1, 3.58) looks to join Lucas Harrell in the seven-win club when he squares off against Heath Rollins (5-4, 4.33).
Southern League Stories from June 6, 2009
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- Carolina wins over Jacksonville - Carolina Mudcats
- Stars Continue Winning Ways on the Road - Huntsville Stars
- Barons Nearly Shut Out Biscuits Again; Win 6-1 - Birmingham Barons
- Biscuits Stifled Again in Game Two, 6-1 - Montgomery Biscuits
- Feiner Activated from DL - Carolina Mudcats
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