BayBears grab three-run lead but fall in M-Braves home opener

PEARL, Miss. (April 10, 2019) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, scored first for the first time in a game this season but fell 9-4 in the series opener to the Mississippi Braves Wednesday night at Trustmark Park.
After four scoreless, hitless innings against Braves (2-3) starter Tucker Davidson, making his Double-A debut, the BayBears (2-4) pounced on reliever Jonathan Aro in the top of the fifth. Jack Kruger plated two runs with a two-out double, and Jhoan Urena followed with an RBI single to extend the lead to 3-0.
Jesus Castillo (0-1) retired 12 of the first 13 batters of the game and set down 10 consecutive hitters after a first-inning double. However, he was unable to get out of the fifth inning and gave up four runs on four hits in the frame. Castillo has given up seven runs, six earned, on eight hits in his first two appearances of the season, but all of the runs and six of the eight hits have come in two innings.
Mississippi tallied five additional runs against the BayBears bullpen. Christian Pache and Drew Waters combined for four hits, six RBIs, and two runs scored in the game.
The BayBears continue the five-game road series against Mississippi Thursday at 6:35 p.m. Right-handed pitcher Jeremy Beasley (0-1, 9.00 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Ian Anderson (0-0, 2.25 ERA) for the Braves. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Mississippi 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 Monday 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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