BayBears erase six-run deficit but get edged in extras

MOBILE, Ala. (May 2, 2018) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, erased a six-run deficit but dropped the series opener 7-6 to the Chattanooga Lookouts in 10 innings Wednesday night at Hank Aaron Stadium Stadium.
The BayBears (12-13) were trailing 6-0 in the bottom of the sixth, when Riley Unroe ignited the comeback with a two-run triple. He scored on a Brennon Lund groundout to cut Chattanooga's lead to 6-3. Taylor Ward led off the seventh with a home run to left field, his third of the season. Brendon Sanger singled and scored in the eighth.
In the bottom of the ninth, trailing 6-5, Hutton Moyer led off the inning on a double and advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt. Connor Justus followed with a bloop single over the head of the second baseman to plate Moyer and tie the game.
LaMonte Wade Jr scored the game-winning run for the Lookouts (14-12) on a sacrifice fly in the 10th against Matt Custred (0-2). Todd Van Steensel (4-1), who blew the save in the ninth, recorded a strikeout and induced a game-ending double play with runners on the corners.
The BayBears continue the five-game home series against Chattanooga Thursday at 6:35 p.m. CDT. Right-handed pitcher Jose Rodriguez (1-2, 2.61 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Kohl Stewart (2-1, 5.82 ERA) for the Lookouts. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (subscription required, promo code: BAYBEARS) and heard on the BayBears Broadcast Network, the TuneIn Radio App, and the MiLB First Pitch App, with the Countdown to First Pitch starting at 6:15 p.m.
The BayBears host a total of 70 home dates through Labor Day, September 3. Single-game tickets and ticket packages are currently on sale. Season tickets and group and hospitality offerings for the 2018 season can be reserved by calling (251) 479-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, Ala. 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 160 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) 479-BEAR (2327), or contact Steve Goldberg via email at [email protected].
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