Early runs hurt BayBears in loss to Shuckers

MOBILE, Ala. (May 23, 2019) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, fell behind early and were unable to bounce back in an 11-4 loss to the Biloxi Shuckers Thursday night at Hank Aaron Stadium.
After four Biloxi runs against Max Herrmann (0-1) in the first inning, Jhoan Urena got the BayBears (19-27) on the board with a solo home run in the second. Urena has reached base safely in 20 consecutive games, and he is now tied with former BayBear and current Jackson General Jamie Westbrook for the longest on-base streak in the Southern League this season.
Brandon Sandoval recorded a season-high three hits and drove in Urena with a double in the fourth. Sandoval finished just a home run shy of hitting for the cycle.
Tyler Carpenter pitched two scoreless of relief in his first appearance since the 2017 season. He allowed just one hit, issued one walk, and struck out three batters.
The Shuckers (25-22) plated 11 runs on 14 hits, adding to their total with a pair of runs in the second and a three-run Luis Aviles Jr. home run in the fourth. Jake Gatewood also contributed with a solo home run in the sixth.
The BayBears continue the five-game home series against Biloxi Friday at 7:05 p.m. Right-handed pitcher Jesus Castillo (2-4, 4.15 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Trey Supak (4-2, 2.39 ERA) for the Shuckers. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (subscription required, promo code: BAYBEARS) and heard on MobileBayBears.com, the TuneIn 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 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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