Wahoos Lose 2-1 To The Birmingham Barons

May 11, 2014

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos fell 2-1 in a pitcher’s duel with the Birmingham Barons on Saturday night at Regions Field to open the five-game series. With the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth inning, Chris Curley singled home Jaime Pedroza from third to break the 1-1 tie and lift the Barons over the Blue Wahoos.

Pensacola broke up Nick McCully’s no-hit bid in the sixth inning on a base hit to right field by Brodie Greene. He then stole second base and scored on a Rey Navarro single for the game’s first run. Birmingham was quick to answer in the bottom of the inning to lock the game up at 1-1.

Daniel Corcino allowed just the one run but pitched out of trouble all game. His final line was impressive with 6.0 innings worked just the 1R/ER allowed on two walks and four strikeouts. Barons starter McCully matched him over 7.0 innings giving up just the 1R/ER on only three hits with a walk and a strikeout. Neither started recorded a decision.

In the ninth inning, Fabien Williamson (L, 0-3) allowed a one-out single to Pedroza. He then went to second on an errant pickoff attempt at first base, and up to third on a wild pitch. After a strikeout, the Barons loaded the bases on an intentional walk and an unintentional walk. Williamson battled back from a 3-0 count to work it full against Curley before he singled into shallow centerfield to drive in the winning run.

Pensacola had just three hits in the game, while the Barons had 12 and left 12 on base. Nester Molina claimed the win for the Barons with a perfect ninth inning out of the bullpen.

The Blue Wahoos will continue the series on Sunday with RHP Robert Stephenson (2-3, 4.41) on the mound against RHP Chris Beck (2-5, 4.93). First pitch is set for 3:00 p.m. from Regions Field in Birmingham, Ala.

by Tommy Thrall


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