Barons Sweep Twinbill
August 31, 2009 - Southern League (SL1)
Birmingham Barons News Release
It was a familiar double-header script for the Barons Monday night at Regions Park against the Stars. The Barons tossed John Ely and Matt Zaleski, and they swept the double dip by scores of 2-1 and 3-2 in eight innings.
CJ Retherford gave Ely a chance to pick up his Southern League best 13th win of the season in game one. After Jordan Danks tied the game with an RBI double, Retherford hit a soft line drive to left field that put the Barons ahead at 2-1.
Ely (13-2, 2.93) went five innings and gave up one run on five hits. He struck out seven batters to increase his Southern League high in strikeouts to 121.
Clevelan Santeliz pitched a perfect seventh inning to earn his eighth save.
The Barons used some walkoff magic in game two.
After allowing the Stars to score the go-ahead run in the top half of the eighth inning, the home team loaded the bases with no outs before Robbie Hudson poked a soft line drive down the right field line to win the game.
Zaleski tossed 7.1 innings in game two, allowing just two runs in 7.1 innings despite surrendering 12 hits. The Chicago native struck out two batters and walked none, but didn't factor into the decision.
John Lujan (2-5, 4.55) earned the win after recording the final two outs in the top half of the eighth inning.
Prior to the double-header, Ever Magallanes was named the Southern League Manager of the Year. He is the fifth Barons manager to win the honor.
In addition, five Barons were named to the Southern League Postseason All-Star Team. David Cook, John Ely, Tyler Flowers, Stefan Gartrell and CJ Retherford each received the honor.
The Barons will close out the home portion of the 2009 regular season with a 7:05 PM game Tuesday.
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Southern League Stories from August 31, 2009
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- Braves squeak by Jaxx - Mississippi Braves
- Suns even series with Monday win - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Torra tosses shutout, homers in 6-0 rout of Smokies - Mobile BayBears
- Young repeats as league's best hustler - Mississippi Braves
- Smokies' play-in game destinations determined Monday - Knoxville Smokies
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- Vazquez Heads to Louisville, Starts Tonight - Carolina Mudcats
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- Carolina's Travis Wood Named Southern League Most Outstanding Pitcher - SL1
- Montgomery's Desmond Jennings Named Southern League Most Valuable Player - SL1
- Southern League announces Postseason All-Stars - SL1
- Powell off to Charlotte - Montgomery Biscuits
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- Triunfel returns from DL, Villarreal placed on DL - Jackson Generals
- Eymann Reassigned; Tordy Sent to Sarasota - Carolina Mudcats
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- Torres Acquired by Tampa Bay - Montgomery Biscuits
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