BayBears tie game in seventh, but fall to Barons in series finale

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (August 6, 2018) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, tied the game in the seventh inning but could not take the lead, falling 6-4 to the Birmingham Barons in the series finale Monday night at Regions Field.
For the third time in the series, five BayBears (56-55 overall, 19-23 second half) players had multi-hit games. Brandon Sandoval had his third straight two-hit game, with an RBI and a run scored. Jahmai Jones also had his fourth multi-hit game of the series and plated the tying run with an RBI single in the seventh.
Despite tying the game 3-3, the Barons (55-58, 23-22) scored four runs in the final three frames. Two runs came on a pair of errors in the seventh to put them back in front 5-3. Zac Ryan (1-2) took the loss, giving up three runs, two earned, in two innings of relief.
Bernardo Flores limited the damage in a quality start for the Barons, giving up three runs in 6 2/3 innings pitched. Colton Turner (7-2) earned the win in relief, and José Ruiz retired the side in order in the ninth for his 11th save.
Despite being denied a series sweep, the BayBears still won four of the five games in the series and seven of nine against Birmingham overall. It was the best single-season record by a Mobile squad against the Barons in team history, topping the previous mark set in 1998.
The BayBears begin a five-game home series against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos Wednesday at 6:35 p.m. CDT. Right-handed pitcher Joe Gatto (3-4, 5.59 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against southpaw Seth Varner (6-2, 2.91 ERA) for the Blue Wahoos. 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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