Second inning sinks BayBears in loss to Generals

JACKSON, Tenn. (August 3, 2019) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, gave up six runs in the second inning and were defeated 7-1 by the Jackson Generals Saturday night at the Ballpark at Jackson.
For the second straight game, Brandon Marsh scored the only Mobile (41-69 overall, 14-28 second half) run. Marsh reached on a two-base fielding error with two outs in the eighth and came home on a Jack Kruger single. Kruger finished the game 2-for-3 at the plate.
However, the Generals (63-47, 24-16) jumped out to a big advantage early with a six-run second against Max Herrmann (0-2). Mark Karaviotis and Galli Cribbs both plated runs with bases-loaded walks, and L.T. Tolbert followed with an RBI single. Renae Martinez reached on an error to drive in the fourth run, and Pavin Smith followed with a two-run single.
Herrmann gave up just one additional hit for the remainder of his five-inning start.
Emilio Vargas tossed seven scoreless innings and allowed just three hits to earn the win for the Generals. Jackson starters have allowed just one run in 21 innings pitched this series.
The BayBears continue the five-game road series against Jackson Sunday at 6:05 p.m. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Jackson feed, 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 5:45 p.m.
The BayBears return home Wednesday 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. Partial plans are also available, featuring a 7-game plan and a 12-game option to 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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