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Recap: Barons Pitching Key in 5-4 Win

May 4, 2018 - Southern League (SL1)
Birmingham Barons News Release


SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. - Hot bats and strong pitching helped the Birmingham Barons (14-14) to a 5-4 win over the Tennessee Smokies (13-14) Friday night at Smokies Stadium.

Turning Points: Eloy Jimenez gave the Magic City an early lead it would not relinquish with a two-run homer to right-center in the top of the opening frame.

Moments That Mattered: After Jordan Stephens (W, 3-3) kept Tennessee batters at bay through six and two-thirds innings, Brad Goldberg (H, 2) and Ian Hamilton (S, 5) closed the door on the Smokies.

By the Numbers: Jimenez's fifth homer of the year marked the Barons' 25th in 13 games, giving Birmingham its Southern League-leading 31st home run on the year. For Zack Collins, the league leader in walks drew his 23rd and 24th free bases while nudging his hitting streak to 10 straight with a single in the sixth.

Facts and Figures: Although Collins' 10-game hitting streak leads the Birmingham lineup, Jimenez and Danny Mendick also kept their bats hot on Friday night, each moving to eight consecutive games with a hit. Jameson Fisher bagged a pair of singles and a double to move to seventh straight. Stephens' eight strikeouts on the night is a season-high for the Barons' starter.

Up Next: Birmingham will look to take their fifth series on the season in Game 4 at Tennessee on Saturday. Southpaw Jordan Guerrero (1-2, 7.08 ERA) will face off against right-hander Oscar De La Cruz (2-3, 7.48 ERA). First pitch is set for 6:00 p.m. Curt Bloom will have the call on 960 WERC News Radio and the iHeart Radio app.

The Birmingham Barons are the proud Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. The Barons return home to Regions Field on Monday, May 7, for a five-game homestand against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. For ticket information, game schedule, promotions calendar, or for additional information about Regions Field, visit yo87DGUgfTz_sr5H6zxy3zGpupKryg,&typo=1 or call (205) 988-3200.

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