BayBears suffer heartbreaking loss in series finale

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (June 1, 2019) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, led 5-0 in the seventh inning but dropped the series finale to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 7-6 Saturday night at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.
Zack Kelly pitched five scoreless innings and surrendered just two hits in his second career start. Since giving up a two-run homer in his last start, Kelly has tossed nine consecutive innings without allowing a run.
Brandon Marsh led the BayBears (21-33) at the plate with a 3-for-4 game, including a pair of triples. It was Marsh's third straight multi-hit game and his team-high 13th of the season. However, Marsh left the game in the seventh due to an apparent injury.
Jacksonville (22-33) rallied back for the victory with seven runs on nine hits in the final three innings. It was only the third blown save of the season for Mobile and the first since May 16.
The BayBears added a run of insurance against Elvis Araujo (2-1) in the top of the ninth, but the Jumbo Shrimp tallied three unearned runs in the bottom of the frame. Pinch-hitter Justin Twine delivered the game-winning single off Brett Hanewich (0-1).
The BayBears begin a five-game road series against the Chattanooga Lookouts Sunday at 4:15 p.m. CDT. Right-handed pitcher Jeremy Beasley (2-3, 3.89 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against southpaw Scott Moss (3-2, 3.45 ERA) for the Lookouts. Live coverage can be heard on MobileBayBears.com, the TuneIn app, and the MiLB First Pitch app, with the Countdown to First Pitch starting at 4 p.m. CDT.
The BayBears return home next Friday 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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