Five-run first inning powers BayBears past Lookouts

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (June 5, 2019) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, scored five runs in the first inning and held on for a 7-5 victory over the Chattanooga Lookouts Wednesday night at AT&T Field to snap a six-game losing streak.
Four players recorded multiple hits in the game. Brandon Sandoval got the scoring started with a two-run single off Tony Santillan (2-3) in the first, and he added three more singles to match his career-high with a 4-for-5 night. Jo Adell recorded his second straight two-hit game. Connor Justus had a pair of RBI singles in the first and fifth, and Erick Salcedo went 3-for-4 with a run-scoring hit in the fifth also.
With plenty of run support, Jesus Castillo (3-6) recorded his team-high fourth quality start. He held the Lookouts (32-26) to just one first-inning run on five hits in a six-inning start. Castillo has given up two earned runs or fewer in each of his last eight outings, dating back to April 26.
The BayBears (22-36) have delivered 11 consecutive two-out runs. After scoring three in the eighth inning and two in the ninth Tuesday, Mobile added five in the first and two in the fifth Wednesday, all coming with two outs in each frame.
The BayBears wrap up the five-game road series against Chattanooga Thursday at 6:15 p.m. CDT. Right-handed pitcher Jason Alexander (1-3, 3.40 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Johendí Jiminian (1-2, 3.93 ERA) for the Lookouts. Live coverage can be heard on MobileBayBears.com, the TuneIn app, and the MiLB First Pitch app, with the Countdown to First Pitch starting at 6 p.m. CDT.
The BayBears return home Friday and 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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