Barons Blank Braves & Win Series: W, 8-0

The Braves were blanked for just the second time this year as the Barons launched back-to-back homeruns in the eighth to pour a little salt on the shutout. For the Braves the game was all about wasted chances as they grabbed three walks to lead off the third but struck out and bounced into an inning-ending double play to end the threat. In the fourth the Braves got back-to-back singles to start the frame but hit into another double play to squelch the threat.

The stars of the game were definitely Birmingham's Thomas Collaro and Cory Aldridge as they both picked up two hits and drove in three runs. Starter, Tyler Lumsden (6-1, 2.28 ERA) struggled with location but battled around it and used his infield to bail him out of two innings.

Braves starter, Chris Waters (2-3, 3.86 ERA) struggled as well and was pelted for 7 hits and 4 runs.

The Braves continue their five game homestand Friday night against the Birmingham Barons at Trustmark Park. The Braves send RHP Paul Bush (2-3, 4.01 ERA) to the hill, while Birmingham counters with LHP Corwin Malone (4-3, 3.33 ERA) at 7:05. The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 6:05pm on SuperSport 930. Don't forget to bring your radios Tuesday and tune into AM-930 or 104.3FM exclusively at Trustmark Park.

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BRAVES BITES:

* Gregor Blanco had his hitting streak end at 5 games…(7-20, .350)
* Matt Esquivel had his hitting streak end at 3 games…(5-12, .417)
* Josh Burrus ended his 0-18 slump with a single but was thrown out trying to advance to second
* The Braves fall to 9-22 when opponent scores first.
* The Braves fall to 4-21 when giving up a homerun.
* Will Startup hasn't allowed a run in his last 11 innings.
* The Braves tied a season high by suffering its second four-game losing streak of the year.
* Barbaro Canizares has hit safely in 18 of the last 20 games.
* Five of Birmingham's eight runs came with two outs.
* Eight of the Barons thirteen hits were for extra bases (4 2B, 3 HR and 1 3B)

by
Bryan Eubank