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M-Braves' Bullpen Shines Again in 11-2 Loss to Barons

June 15, 2022 - Southern League (SL)
Mississippi Braves News Release


PEARL, MS - The Mississippi Braves (26-33) relief core gave up two runs over 7 2/3 innings, but the Birmingham Barons (24-35) used a 10-run second inning to win 11-2 on Wednesday night at Trustmark Park.

The M-Braves dropped their fifth straight game and 11 of the last 14.

The M-Braves relief staff came into the game with a 4.08 ERA, leading the Southern League and fifth in minor league baseball.

RHP AJ Puckett struck out six in 2 1/3 innings, allowing a run on two hits and two walks. The right-hander struck out the side in a 1-2-3 fourth.

RHP Odalvi Javier navigated two scoreless innings and three strikeouts. Javier has not allowed a run over 7 2/3 innings in his last six appearances. The right-hander holds a 3.58 ERA and 33 strikeouts in 27 2/3 innings.

The Barons used an 11-hit second inning to score 10 runs and jump out in front 10-0. Birmingham picked up 10 straight hits during the inning.

Mississippi scored two runs in the fourth, with CJ Alexander scoring on a double play and another run scoring on an RBI single from Yariel Gonzalez to make it 10-2.

Gonzalez knocked in a run for the second straight game and is 3-for-7 with two RBI and a walk in two games against the Barons.

After two games off, Drew Lugbauer went 2-for-4. The first baseman leads the Southern League with 14 home runs.

As the designated hitter, Jalen Miller put together a strong night at the plate, going 2-for-4 and scoring a run.

The Barons tacked on another run in the seventh to win 11-2.

The third game of the series is on Thursday at Trustmark Park. LHP Jared Shuster (4-5, 3.02) makes the start for Mississippi against RHP Scott Blewett (3-2, 4.56) for Birmingham. The first pitch is at 6:35 pm CT, with coverage starting at 6:20 pm CT on 103.9 WYAB, TuneIn Radio, First Pitch App, and MiLB.tv.

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