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Suns Beat Barons 6-3, Have Nightcap Suspended Due to Curfew

August 17, 2013 - Southern League (SL1)
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Suns (31-21, 65-54) won game one of a scheduled doubleheader against the Birmingham Barons (27-26, 71-52) by a score of 6-3, but had the nightcap suspended due to the Southern League curfew rules with the game still locked in a scoreless tie.

Game two will resume on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ET, followed by the series finale between the Suns and Barons.

Game one featured a career-best performance from Suns left-hander Justin Nicolino, who struck out 13 batters, surpassing his previous high of nine achieved in 2011.

Nicolino registered the strikeouts in only six innings on the mound, striking out two batters in each of the first five frames before striking out the side in the sixth.

At the plate, the Suns rode a pair of three-run innings to the 6-3 victory. Derek Dietrich gave Jacksonville an early 2-0 lead in the first inning with a two-run double into the right-center field gap, and Danny Pertusati made it 3-0 several batters later with an RBI hit of his own.

In the bottom of the fifth, Mark Canha's two-run double made it 5-0 and J.T. Realmuto's sac fly completed the Suns' scoring in the opener of the twin bill.

Birmingham rallied for three runs in the top of the seventh before Pete Andrelczyk recorded the final out, earning his second save of the season.

Game two featured two more strong pitching performances, with both Jacksonville's Matt Neil and Birmingham's David Bassitt matching zeros over the first several frames. The game remained scoreless through the ninth inning, at which time the league curfew was called.

Suns fans can listen to Saturday's games on the Suns Baseball Network, 94.1 WSOS-FM or through jaxsuns.com, MiLB.com or the Suns iPhone or Android app, beginning at 5:15 p.m. ET with the UF Health Suns Pre-Game Show.

The home stand comes to a close on Saturday with Back to School Night Kids Christian Yelich Backpack Giveaway, the Zooperstars, Blood Alliance Blood Drive, & Steak Me out to the Ballgame. The Suns celebrate Back to School and all kids will get a Christian Yelich Suns Jersey Backpack courtesy of Winn-Dixie, Sea Best Seafood, FOX 30 & Lite 96.1.

The ZOOperstars make their final appearance at Bragan Field in 2013 and it will be fans' last chance this year to see Tim Tebull and other great characters. The ZOOperstars will perform their famous skits throughout the game. The Bloodmobile will be at the Baseball Grounds and the Suns encourage ALL FANS to donate blood! The first 25 donors receive 2 tickets to the game, a hotdog and soda voucher and a special Suns gift. Saturday also means Steak Me Out to the Ball Game in the Sundowner Lounge. For only $25.00, fans get a tender 8 oz. bacon-wrapped filet mignon, baked potato, salad, non-alcoholic beverage and General Admission ticket.

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