Early Jackson runs stifle BayBears in loss

JACKSON, Tenn. (July 26, 2017) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, could not climb back from an early four-run deficit and fell 5-1 to the Jackson Generals Wednesday night at the Ballpark at Jackson.
The BayBears (43-57 overall, 13-18 second half) tallied their lone run in the top of the seventh inning. Zach Houchins hit a double and scored on an infield single by Alberto Triunfel . Houchins finished 2-for-4, recording his team-high 28th multi-hit game of the season.
Travis Denker drove in four of the five runs for Jackson (54-48, 17-15). His two-run homer to right field in the first inning gave the Generals an early lead. Denker also added sacrifice flies in the second and eighth.
Brad Keller (7-7) tossed six scoreless innings to earn his seventh win. He gave up five hits, did not allow a walk, and struck out three batters.
Jake Jewell (5-8) took the loss, as the Generals tagged him for four runs (three earned) on five hits with three walks. Conor Lillis-White pitched two scoreless, hitless innings of relief with two strikeouts.
The BayBears continue the five-game road series against Jackson Thursday at 6:05 p.m. CT. Right-handed pitcher Tyler Carpenter (1-5, 4.79 ERA) is slated to make the start against southpaw Alex Young (7-5, 4.31 ERA) for the Generals. 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 5:45 p.m. CT.
The BayBears return home Sunday 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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