Barons Take 1 From Faulkner
Courtesy of BPC
The Brewton-Parker College Barons baseball team took on Faulkner University in a three-game series last week with the Barons taking just one game. They played the fist game on Friday, and then played a double header on Saturday with the Barons winnig the final game of the series.
Friday
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.
Saturday
The Barons split a doubleheader against the Eagles, dropping game one 14-2. The Barons rallied in game two and pulled off a thrilling 12-10 victory over the Faulkner University Eagles. This hard-fought win bumps the Barons' season record to 11-18.
The game saw several Barons stepping up to the plate and delivering crucial performances. Carson Kirby and Orlando Perez led the charge, both earning multiple runs, with Kirby also driving in three RBIs. Jeremi Lara was a standout, hitting a homer, scoring twice, and driving in a run. Marquette Gibson contributed significantly, hitting two doubles and driving in a run. The team rallied and overcame a 9-6 deficit in the seventh inning, scoring five to take the lead.
Dylan Speakman started the game pitching for Brewton-Parker, setting the stage for the Barons’ solid defensive efforts. Speakman threw four innings and was relieved by Demoi Hodges, who threw 1.1 innings before Shaun Carlos Munoz entered the game. Munoz earned the win before Carlos Rodriguez entered in to earn the save in the ninth, striking out two.
Looking ahead, the Barons are preparing to face Thomas University on March 28 in Thomasville, Georgia.
