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Biscuits Baffle Barons, 7-1

August 17, 2011 - Southern League (SL1)
Birmingham Barons News Release


Hoover, AL - Chris Archer allowed one hit in 7.0 shutout IP as the Montgomery Biscuits (26-26, 60-62) baffled the Birmingham Barons (20-32, 60-62), 7-1, in front of 1,719 fans Wednesday night at Regions Park.

Montgomery jumped on the scoreboard in the second inning when Greg Sexton singled and raced around the bases to score on John Shelby's RBI double to left field. Shelby reached third base on a wild pitch and loped home on a single by Craig Albernaz, 2-0.

The Biscuits added to their lead in the eighth inning when Cole Figueroa slapped a leadoff single, was bumped to second base on a groundout and scurried to third base on a Kyeong Kang single. Sexton drove in Figueroa and pushed Kang to second base with a single to right field. Following a walk to Shelby that loaded the bases, Isaias Velasquez ripped a triple into the right field gap that cleared the bases, 6-0.

The Barons scored their lone run in the bottom of the eighth inning when Brandon Short reached on a fielder's choice, preceded to second base on a Christian Marrero walk and dashed home after Jon Gilmore roped a single to left field, 1-0.

Montgomery tacked on one run in the ninth inning when Figueroa singled to center field, scampered to third base on a Wrigley single and trotted home on a Kang sacrifice fly, 7-1.

Archer (8-6) was credited with the win for the Biscuits after he tossed 7.0 scoreless IP with 1 hit, 5 walks and 4 strikeouts.

Hector Santiago (5-5) suffered the defeat after he permitted two runs (one earned) with 8 hits, 1 walk and 8 strikeouts in 7.0 IP.

The Barons and Biscuits play the third game of the series Thursday night with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Birmingham features southpaw Charlie Leesman (8-6, 4.15) while Montgomery counters with right-handed pitcher Shane Dyer (6-8, 4.78).

Birmingham Barons tickets are currently available on the web, over the phone or by visiting the Regions Park Box Office. For ticket information, game schedule, or promotions calendar, call (205) 988-3200 or visit www.barons.com, www.facebook.com/birminghambarons or on Twitter: @bhambarons.

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