Knights Split Twin Bill In Toledo
(TOLEDO, OH) - In a pair of low-scoring affairs, the Charlotte Knights and Toledo Mud Hens earned a split of a doubleheader, with Charlotte taking the first game 2-1 before falling in the second game 3-1 on Sunday afternoon at Fifth Third Field.
Barons Can't Complete Comeback in Loss to Smokies
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Despite a three-run seventh frame, the Birmingham Barons could not complete the comeback in a 7-3 loss to the Tennessee Smokies in their home opener Wednesday night at Regions Field.
Adolfo Sparks Comeback as Barons Rally to Beat Shuckers
BILOXI, Miss. -Micker Adolfo ignited a three-run comeback with a bases-clearing double as the Birmingham Barons (2-3) erased an early deficit to earn a 5-3 win in their series finale against the Biloxi Shuckers (3-2) on Monday night at MGM Park.
Barons Fall In Extra-Inning Battle, 3-2
Playing in their third straight extra-inning game, the Birmingham Barons (64-70) were on the wrong end of a walk-off, falling 3-2 to the Biloxi Shuckers (79-57) in 10 innings in the opener of the five-game series at MGM Park on Thursday night. Turning Point: The Barons couldn't protect a 2-1 lead
Barons Shut Out By Generals, 3-0
The Birmingham Barons (62-67) offense was held in check all night, producing just three singles in a 3-0 loss to the Jackson Generals (70-60) in the opener of their five-game series on Friday night in front of 7,232 at Regions Field. Turning Point: Two pitches into the game, the Generals jumped
Barons Batter Shrimp 6-3 In Opener
Behind another quality start and a strong showing at the plate, the Birmingham Barons (59-65) earned a 6-3 win over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (50-72) on Sunday night in the opener of their five-game series at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Turning Point: The Barons broke a 1-0 game open with
Powerful Arms Lead Barons To 2-0 Win
In a low-scoring battle between two strong pitching staffs, the Birmingham Barons (57-62) earned their eighth shutout victory of the season with a 2-0 win over the Tennessee Smokies (59-60) on Wednesday night at Regions Field. The Barons remain 5.5 games out of first place in the North Division playoff
One Run Sinks Barons In Montgomery
In a pitcher's duel throughout, the Birmingham Barons (55-59) could never get the big hit they desired in a 1-0 loss to the Montgomery Biscuits (63-52) on Wednesday night at Riverwalk Stadium. The loss drops the Barons to 3.5 games out of first place in the North Division standings. Turning
Barons Bested By BayBears, 8-4
The Birmingham Barons (54-55) fell behind early, giving up runs early and often in an 8-4 loss to the Mobile BayBears (53-54) in the opener of their five-game series on Thursday night at Regions Field. Turning Point: In the first, the BayBears were quick to strike against Birmingham starter Tanner
Barons' Errors Costly In 4-2 Loss
After a lengthy rain delay, the Birmingham Barons (53-51) fell behind early and couldn't get their offense on track in a 4-2 loss to the Mississippi Braves (47-58) on Saturday night in the opener of their five-game at Trustmark Park. Turning Point: In the bottom of the fourth, the Barons' defense
Phillies' Medina leads week's best pitchers
The last time Adonis Medina had been on a Florida State League mound, prior to this past week, he gave up seven earned runs on seven hits (including two homers) over 2 2/3 innings at Dunedin on July 9. Then he traveled to Washington as a late addition to the
SL Weekly Award Winners: July 16-22
MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are proud to announce that Biloxi Shuckers outfielder Corey Ray has been named Player of the Week and Birmingham Barons southpaw Tanner Banks has been named Pitcher of the Week. Both awards recognize these players' performances for games during the
Banks, Barons Win Battle Over Generals, 6-2
With a superb pitching performance and a persistent effort at the plate, the Birmingham Barons (49-49) topped the Jackson Generals (53-46) 6-2 on Sunday afternoon at Regions Field to earn a crucial series victory over their North Division foes. Turning Point: After the Generals scored two in the top of the
Barons Bats Smoke Tennessee In Finale, 9-2
With a tremendous offensive display at the plate, the Birmingham Barons (46-47) erupted for a 9-2 win over the Tennessee Smokies (50-45) on Monday night at Smokies Stadium. The victory gives the Barons four wins in a five-game series for the first time this season. Turning Point: Leading 4-2 in the
Barons Fall, 9-2 in Series Finale
After pulling within one-run early on, The Birmingham Barons (42-46) lost their grip on a comeback after giving up six runs late as the Mississippi Braves (39-51) spoiled the homestand finale 9-2 on Wednesday night at Regions Field. Turning Points: After falling behind 3-0, Birmingham cut the Mississippi lead to one-run
Banks guides Dash to 4-2 win over Wood Ducks
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (July 6, 2018) - Behind eight strong innings from Tanner Banks, the Dash topped Down East 4-2 on Friday night at BB&T Ballpark. With the win, Winston-Salem (11-4, 52-33) clinches a series victory in the five-game set with the Wood Ducks (6-10, 41-45). Down East struck in the top of the
Banks pitches Dash to sweep-clinching win against Birds
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (June 13, 2018) - Tanner Banks recorded his seventh consecutive quality start, tossing seven strong innings to lead the Dash to a 3-2 win over Myrtle Beach on Wednesday at BB&T Ballpark. With the win, the Dash sweep the Pelicans and earn their sixth straight victory. Winston-Salem (39-27) is now in
Banks dazzles in Memorial Day win over Potomac
WOODBRIDGE, Va. (May 28, 2018) - Tanner Banks struck out a season-high eight batters over eight innings, leading the Dash to a 10-1 win over the Potomac Nationals on Memorial Day at Pfitzner Stadium. Banks (3-2) threw just 86 pitches, and never registered more than 13 pitches in a single inning. The southpaw
Banks, Sheets lead Dash to win in twin bill opener
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (May 23, 2018) - Gavin Sheets was a double shy of the cycle in the Dash's twin bill opener against Buies Creek, and Tanner Banks logged his fifth career complete game as Winston-Salem defeated the Astros 3-1 in game one on Wednesday at BB&T Ballpark.For the first time this series, the
Banks lifts Winston to 2-1 win in Buies Creek
BUIES CREEK, N.C. (May 16, 2018) - Thanks to a dominant outing from Dash starter Tanner Banks, Winston-Salem pulled out a 2-1 victory over Buies Creek at Jim Perry Stadium on Wednesday night.Banks (1-2), who was a Carolina League All-Star last year with the Dash (22-17), tossed seven shutout innings,
Lookouts top Barons in 21-inning marathon
At 7:16 p.m. ET on Saturday, Double-A Chattanooga and Birmingham opened the finale of a five-game series at AT&T Field. Five and a half hours later, Barons first baseman Toby Thomas walked Levi Michael with the bases loaded to cap a bizarre night at the ballpark.Michael's free pass in the bottom
Banks, Zavala guide Winston-Salem to series win
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (June 25, 2017) - For the second consecutive game, Winston-Salem received both a hitless outing from its starting pitcher and a home run from Seby Zavala as the Dash claimed a series victory against Buies Creek with a 4-0 win on Sunday afternoon at BB&T Ballpark.Tanner Banks (7-3),
Banks named CL Pitcher of the Week
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (June 20, 2017) - Thanks to a nine-inning, five-hit shutout on June 13 against Down East, Winston-Salem southpaw Tanner Banks has earned the Carolina League's Pitcher of the Week award for the week of June 12-18, the league office announced Tuesday.Banks registered the Dash's first complete game of
Yankees' Sheffield leads Pitchers of the Week
Justus Sheffield's plan on Sunday was simple: zeros."When you get up, obviously, the biggest thing is to put up a zero," the Yankees prospect said. "I hold myself to a high standard every time out there."Sheffield, the Yankees' No. 6 prospect, posted seven zeros on June 18, striking out three
Four Dash players named CL All-Stars
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (June 12, 2017) - Dash left-hander Tanner Banks, catcher Zack Collins, infielder Danny Mendick and outfielder Louis Silverio have earned spots in the Carolina League All-Star Game, the league office announced Monday. The four players will suit up as members of the Southern Division team in an intra-league matchup against