Stars, Barons Split Series-Ending Doubleheader

Published on June 7, 2013 under Southern League (SL1)
Huntsville Stars News Release


To finish off their five-game series at Joe Davis Stadium, the Huntsville Stars split a doubleheader with the Birmingham Barons, losing game one 7-4 and winning game two 2-0 on Thursday night.

Game one got off to a rough start for the Stars, as they fell behind from the beginning. Huntsville starting pitcher Arcenio Leon (L, 1-4) gave up a leadoff single to Barons shortstop Marcus Semien and then walked the next four consecutive batters (two with the bases-loaded) before being chased from the game without recording an out.

In replacing Leon, Stars reliever Mark Williams walked in two more runs with the bases loaded to make the score 4-0 after just one hit from the Barons offense.

Birmingham got their other runs on a solo homer from catcher Michael Blanke in the third inning and sacrifice flies from second basemen Tyler Saladino and outfielder Michael Earley.

Taking the win for Birmingham was starting pitcher Erik Johnson, who improved to 6-2 on the year after giving up four runs in seven innings for his second complete game of the season.

On offense, the Stars got a solo homer from outfielder Rene Tosoni in the second inning and a three-run homer by third basemen Mike Walker in the fourth inning off of Johnson.

In game two, Huntsville was able to split the doubleheader solely because of a dominating performance by starting pitcher Andy Moye.

En route to improving his record to 3-6 on the season, Moye pitched the first complete game shutout for the Stars since RHP Evan Anundsen (June 3rd, 2012). In seven shutout innings, Moye gave up just five hits and struck out four while walking just two. Over his last four appearances (three starts, one relief), Moye has just given up three runs in 22.0 innings pitched.

The Stars got all the run support they needed in the fourth inning against Barons reliever Salvador Sanchez (L, 1-3). After outfielder Brock Kjeldgaard was hit by a pitch to start the inning and third basemen Mike Walker reached base on a fielders choice, an infield single from catcher Adam Weisenburger put runners at first and second with one out.

One batter later, a double by second basemen Shea Vucinich plated both Walker and Weisenburger for the only runs on the game for both teams.

The doubleheader split marked the Stars second straight series loss against the Barons this season. Huntsville is now 4-6 this year against the Southern League North leaders.

On Friday, the Stars will hit the road to start a five-game series at Riverwalk Stadium against the Montgomery Biscuits. Huntsville will likely send RHP Drew Gagnon (Double-A debut) to the bump as Montgomery will counter with a starter that is to be determined. First pitch is at 7:05 CT.

For more information on the Huntsville Stars, visit huntsvillestars.com or call (256) 882-2562.

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