BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Tyler Marlette hit a solo home run in the fourth inning, leading the Mississippi Braves to a 3-1 win over the Birmingham Barons on Tuesday.
The home run by Marlette gave the Braves a 2-1 lead.
The Braves tacked on another run in the ninth when Travis Demeritte hit a solo home run.
Mississippi left-hander Bruce Zimmermann (2-0) picked up a quality start and the win after allowing one run on just five hits over 6 1/3 innings. Opposing starter Bernardo Flores (2-2) took the tough loss in the Southern League game after giving up two runs and six hits over seven innings. Chad Sobotka retired the side in order for his fourth save of the season.
Joel Booker homered and singled for the Barons.
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