Ozark High School graduate Lucas Harrell was the opening day starting pitcher for the Birmingham Barons, the Class AA Chicago White Sox affiliate, and led the Barons to a 3-0 win over Tennessee.

The right hander pitched 5 innings of shut out ball, allowing just 1 hit with 4 strike outs and a walk.

Lucas Harrell was also the starter for the Barons last week in a 6-5 win over Chattanooga, working 5 innings, allowing 5 hits and 2 runs with 4 strike outs and a walk.

Lucas Harrell now has a 1.80 earned run average with 7 strike outs and 2 walks after 10 innings pitched in Southern Leaue action.