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BayBears walk off in ninth against Tennessee

Rojas hits grand slam in first, Rengifo scores three runs
June 23, 2018

MOBILE, Ala. (June 22, 2018) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, walked off with a 7-6 win over the Tennessee Smokies Friday night at Hank Aaron Stadium.With the game tied 6-6 in the bottom of the ninth, Luis Rengifo led off with a double.

MOBILE, Ala. (June 22, 2018) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, walked off with a 7-6 win over the Tennessee Smokies Friday night at Hank Aaron Stadium.
With the game tied 6-6 in the bottom of the ninth, Luis Rengifo led off with a double. Two batters later, Jack Kruger hit a game-winning single to center off Craig Brooks (2-2). Rengifo scored three runs in the game, and Kruger collected his first two Double-A hits.
Jose Rojas got the night started with a grand slam in the first inning to give Mobile (38-32 overall, 1-1 second half) and early lead. It was his seventh home run and second grand slam of the year. However, the Smokies (37-35, 1-1) responded with five runs in the next two frames, including a three-run Jason Vosler homer in the third.
Matt Custred (3-3) earned the win in relief, tossing two scoreless innings to finish the game. He gave up just one hit and struck out three batters.
The BayBears continue the six-game home series against Tennessee Saturday at 7:05 p.m. CDT. Right-handed pitcher Jose Rodriguez (5-7, 5.80 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Keegan Thompson (0-0, -.-- ERA) for the Smokies. 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 6:45 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. 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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