Jaylin Davis went 1-for-3 with a walk and drove in the only run for the Lookouts.
photo by Tim Evearitt
The Birmingham Barons scored three runs in the first inning to propel themselves to a 3-1 victory over the Chattanooga Lookouts Friday
In the first inning Lookouts starting pitcher Anthony Marzi allowed a first inning three run homer to Zack Collins. After that homer Marzi settled and delivered four straight shutout innings. The lefty finished the day with a season-high 11 strikeouts. He was charged with three runs on seven hits and two walks in five innings.
However, he also had 11 strikeouts. In his previous start, he went five innings without recording any strikeouts, and his 11 strikeouts on Friday night equaled his strikeout total over his previous four starts.
After Marzi left in the fifth Andrew Vasquez came in and delivered another two scoreless innings.He walked one and struck out three over two hitless, scoreless innings. He has yet to give up an earned run over his first ten innings with the Lookouts this season, including 8 1/3 innings over his four appearance since returning following the Florida State League All Star game.
Ryne Harper finished the game with two scoreless innings of his own. So far this series Lookouts relievers have combined for 11 2/3 scoreless innings.
In the bottom of the sixth inning Chattanooga threatened with the bases loaded and scored their only run of the night on a Jaylin Davis base hit.
While the Lookouts were unable to garner much offense in this game, there were some interesting notes from the game. Luis Arraez made his first start for Chattanooga and recorded his first hit. Zander Wiel went 2-for-4. Davis went 1-for-3 with a walk and drove in the long run for the Lookouts.
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Saturday, the two teams meet for the last game of their four game series. LHP Lewis Thorpe will take the mound opposite LHP Matt Tomshaw (4-4, 5.32 ERA).
Roster update:
Infielder Chris Paul was placed on the Disabled List with a left middle finger sprain, retroactive to 7/5. Infielder Jordan Gore has transferred from Cedar Rapids.