BayBears top Barons in extra-inning thriller

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 10, 2017) - After letting a pair of leads slip away, the Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, pulled out a 7-5 win over the Birmingham Barons in 13 innings Saturday night at Regions Field.
With the bases loaded in the 13th, Forrestt Allday came through with a two-out, two-run single off Connor Walsh (1-2). Allday went 3-for-4 and reached base six times.
Zach Gibbons also had a three-hit game and hit his second home run of the season. The solo blast to left field put the BayBears in front 5-4 in the 11th, but Birmingham tied the game on Jake Peter's RBI single in the bottom of the frame.
Both teams let two-run leads slip away. After falling behind 2-0 early, Mobile (27-35) plated a run in the seventh and three in the eighth, highlighted by Zach Houchins ' two-run triple. However, Birmingham (22-39) scored once in the bottom of the frame to make the score 4-3, and Hunter Jones drove in the tying run with two outs and two strikes in the ninth.
Jaime Barria matched his career-high with seven innings pitched in a quality start for the BayBears. He allowed two runs, one earned, on six hits with five strikeouts. Birmingham starter Jordan Stephens pitched six scoreless innings in his second Double-A start, giving up five hits and two walks while striking out five.
The BayBears continue the five-game road series against Birmingham Sunday at 3:00 p.m. CT. Right-hander Alex Klonowski (2-2, 2.45 ERA) is slated to make the start against righty Michael Kopech (4-3, 2.93 ERA) for the Barons. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Birmingham feed, 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 2:40 p.m. CT.
The BayBears return home Wednesday and host a total of 70 home dates through Labor Day, September 4. Single-game tickets and ticket packages are currently on sale. Season tickets and group and hospitality offerings for the 2017 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 of Anaheim 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 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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