BayBears fall by one to Barons despite two homers

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 28, 2019) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, hit a pair of early home runs but fell 4-3 to the Birmingham Barons Friday night at Regions Field.
Jahmai Jones put the BayBears (31-46 overall, 4-5 second half) in front with a first-inning home run, his fourth of the season. After Birmingham (32-46, 5-4) plated a pair of runs in the bottom of the frame, Brandon Sandoval tied the game with his second home run of the year in the top of the second.
However, the Barons scored four runs on six hits against Jeremy Beasley (3-5) in the first two frames. After the second inning, Mobile's pitching staff gave up just two additional hits over six scoreless innings. Isaac Mattson retired nine of the 10 batters he faced out of the bullpen and has not allowed a run in 11 consecutive innings.
Jo Adell recorded his 11th multi-hit game with the BayBears, going 2-for-4 with an RBI single in the fifth. Mobile loaded the bases with one out in the ninth inning, but Codi Heuer induced a double play to end the game and earn his first save.
Matt Tomshaw (3-4) struck out eight batters and did not issue a walk in a seven-inning start for the Barons.
The BayBears wrap up the five-game road series against Birmingham Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Right-handed pitcher Zack Kelly (1-2, 2.70 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against southpaw John Parke (0-0, 6.00 ERA) for the Barons. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Birmingham 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 Thursday, July 4, 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. Season ticket packages and 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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