MOUNT VERNON, Ga. - The Barons opened a homestand series against the Faulkner Eagles on March 21, 2025. Despite a valiant effort, the Eagles defeated the Barons by a final score of 13-6.
The game saw contributions from several Barons players.
Carson Kirby stood out with 2 RBIs, driving in a run with a single in the 7th inning and capitalizing on a walk and an error in the 1st inning.
Jeremi Lara added another RBI and scored a run, contributing to the team's efforts.
Elijah Baptist also pitched in with a crucial RBI single during the 7th inning, the Barons struggled to gain momentum and avoided a mercy rule in the 7th thanks to the key hits late in the game.
Alex Muns started as pitcher for the Barons, who faced a tough Faulkner lineup. Despite the loss, the Barons showed resilience throughout the game, demonstrating strong plays and moments of promising offense.
Moving forward, Brewton-Parker has a quick turnaround as they face Faulkner again on March 22, 2025, hoping to even the score on their home turf in Mount Vernon, Ga. The team now holds a season record of 9-17 and is looking to improve its standing in the upcoming rematch.
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