BayBears drop pair of one-run games in doubleheader

PENSACOLA, Fla. (July 25, 2019) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, dropped both games of Thursday's doubleheader to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos 2-1 and 3-2 at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
GAME ONE:
The BayBears plated a run in the top of the seventh but left the tying run stranded on second base. Jhoan Urena scored on a passed ball to cut Pensacola's lead to 2-1. However, Jack Kruger was left in scoring position.
Tyler Carpenter (1-2) retired 13 of the next 14 batters after giving up two runs on four hits in the first inning. He lasted 5 2/3 innings and struck out five batters.
Edwar Colina (1-0) allowed just two hits through the first six innings, facing just one over the minimum. Despite allowing the unearned run in the ninth, he held on for a complete-game victory and matched his career-high with 10 strikeouts.
GAME TWO:
For the sixth time on the eight-game losing streak, the BayBears (40-61 overall, 13-20 second half) got on the board first. However, a two-run fifth inning was not enough, as Pensacola (53-50, 15-18) came back with two in the bottom of the fifth and walked off in the seventh. It was the second walk-off win of the series for the Blue Wahoos.
Jahmai Jones and Urena drove in the Mobile runs with back-to-back RBI singles. Jones finished the doubleheader with four hits after going 3-for-4 in the second game.
Max Herrmann retired the first 10 batters he faced and tossed four scoreless innings. Ryan Jeffers had a walk-off double for Pensacola in the bottom of the seventh off Luis Pena (2-1).
Tom Hackimer (4-2) earned the win for the Blue Wahoos, tossing 2 2/3 scoreless innings of relief to finish the game.
The BayBears wrap up the five-game road series against Pensacola Friday at 6:35 p.m. Right-handed pitcher Luis Madero (4-8, 5.82 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against southpaw Charlie Barnes (2-2, 3.29 ERA) for the Blue Wahoos. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Pensacola feed, subscription required, promo code: BAYBEARS) and heard on MobileBayBears.com, the TuneIn app, and the MiLB First Pitch app, with the Countdown to First Pitch starting at 6:15 p.m.
The BayBears return home Saturday and host a total of 70 home dates through Labor Day, September 2. The new BayBears Pass is available, featuring a general admission ticket to every BayBears game at Hank Aaron Stadium for only $19.97 per month. Partial plans are also available, featuring a 7-game plan and a 12-game option to guarantee bobbleheads and receive tickets to select fireworks nights. Individual game tickets can be purchased online at MobileBayBears.com or by calling 251-572-BEAR (2327).
About the Mobile BayBears
The Mobile BayBears are the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels and play their games at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. The BayBears were founded in 1997 and have won four Southern League titles in 1998, 2004, 2011, and 2012. Additionally, the 1998 and 2011 championship squads were named Minor League Team of the Year by Baseball America. More than 175 former BayBears have reached the Major League level, including All-Stars Max Scherzer, Paul Goldschmidt, Jake Peavy, Carlos González, and Justin Upton. For more information on the Mobile BayBears and Hank Aaron Stadium, please visit MobileBayBears.com, call (251) 572-BEAR (2327), or contact Steve Goldberg via email at [email protected].
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