Michalczewski's Walk-Off Homer Seals Barons Comeback Win
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Trey Michalczewski's walk-off three-run homer in the ninth capped off a Birmingham Barons (16-24) 6-4 victory over the Mississippi Braves (18-21) Thursday night at Regions Field.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -
Trailing 4-3 in the bottom of the ninth, Barons third baseman
The homer was the Barons first walk-off of the season and just the third pinch-hit opportunity by a Baron this season.
Trailing 2-1 in the bottom of the third, Chicago White Sox No. 2 prospect
Robert was the other star of the show Thursday night. He finished with his third three-hit game as a Baron, going 3-for-4 and finished a triple shy of the cycle. Along with his homer, he doubled, singled, and finished with his fourth and fifth stolen bases as a Baron.
Right-handed starter
Birmingham held the 3-2 lead for three innings until the seventh when mistakes crushed the decision for Lambert. With
One inning later,
The Barons got on the board quickly in the first inning with an RBI single poked the other way to right field off the bat of
The Barons lead didn't last long, as former Baron
Also earning a no decision in the matchup was Braves starter
With the homer, Michalczewski has now hit in eight of his last 10 games. Robert is currently riding a five-game hitting streak and Mercedes has reached base safely in 20 of his 22 games.
The start of the game was delayed by rain for an hour and 17 minutes.
The Barons will continue their Braves series at 7:05 p.m. Friday. Left-hander
WJOX-AM 690 will be the home of the Barons on Friday. Fans can tune into the Coca-Cola Pregame Show starting at 5:45 p.m.
The Birmingham Barons are the proud Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. The Barons will open the home portion of their 2019 season, which celebrates the 25th anniversary of Michael Jordan's lone year in baseball, against the Tennessee Smokies at 7:05 p.m. April 10 at Regions Field. For ticket information, game schedule, promotions calendar or additional information about Regions Field, please visit barons.com or call (205) 988-3200.
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