Banks Spins Shutout as Barons Beat Shrimp
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Tanner Banks delivered his second consecutive strong outing as the Birmingham Barons (31-26, 58-68) topped the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (34-25, 63-66) by an 6-0 final Thursday night at Regions Field.
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Banks, who also tossed seven scoreless frames in his previous start against Mississippi, replicated the feat with seven shutout innings versus the Jumbo Shrimp. The 27-year-old southpaw scattered six hits and struck out four to earn his third victory of the campaign.
Jacksonville's lone scoring threat against the left-hander came in the third when it placed runners on first and second with one out. However, Banks induced a 4-6-3 double play to escape the jam with no damage.
Banks (W, 3-7) has allowed just two earned runs across 17.1 innings of work in three appearances against the Jumbo Shrimp this season.
Banks' impressive outing fueled a steady day the plate, as well.
Rogers (L, 1-2) suffered the loss after the former first-round selection surrendered six runs (all earned) on nine hits in 4.1 innings of work.
Miami Marlins right-hander Jose Ureña logged 1.2 scoreless innings out of the bullpen for Jacksonville in his second rehab appearance with the Jumbo Shrimp.
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The Barons will hit the road to begin a five-game set against the Tennessee Smokies on Thursday as Birmingham sends right-hander
First pitch in the series opener is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT at Smokies Stadium and the game will be broadcast via WJQX-FM 100.5.
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