Trash Pandas Start Doubleheader Right, Edge 3-2 Win Over Barons
April 13, 2024 - Southern League (SL)
Rocket City Trash Pandas News Release
MADISON, ALABAMA - Rocket City opened Saturday's doubleheader on the right track with a 3-2 win over the Barons in game one.
Trash Pandas infielder Kyren Paris drove in the first run as his fielder's choice drove in outfielder Nelson Rada who got to third after a stolen base and a wild throw.
Rocket City flexed its muscles in the next inning as outfielders Tucker Flint and Gustavo Campero hit back-to-back homers extending the lead to three off Barons starting pitcher Connor McCullough (L, 1-1).
The first home run of the season for both players was the first time the Trash Pandas had back-to-back home runs in a game since August 17 of last season when Jose Gomez and Gabe Matthews accomplished the feat.
Trash Pandas starting pitcher Brett Kerry kept the Barons silent with four shutout innings and seven strikeouts.
Hayden Seig (W, 1-0) took over for Kerry on the mound and tossed two scoreless innings.
Birmingham got into the run column for the first time in the seventh as outfielder Terrell Tatum doubled to bring a runner home.
Tatum came around to score after a single from infielder Brooks Baldwin to cut the Trash Pandas lead to one.
Ben Joyce (S, 1) locked things down from there as he stranded the tying run at third, giving the Trash Pandas a game one victory.
Game two will begin at 6:35 p.m. Postgame fireworks will blast off at the conclusion of the game presented by Inline Electric.
Josh Caray will have the call on WZZN 97.7-HD2 and the Trash Pandas Broadcast Network.
Probable Starters (GM2): Jack Kochanowicz (RCT) vs. Jairo Iriarte (BIR)
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