Six-run sixth inning drains BayBears in series opener

JACKSON, Tenn. (July 25, 2017) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, cut a three-run deficit to just one but could not recover from a six-run sixth inning, dropping the series opener 10-4 to the Jackson Generals Tuesday night at the Ballpark at Jackson.
The BayBears (43-56 overall, 13-17 second half) nearly erased an early Jackson lead. Trailing 4-1 after five innings, Jose Rojas hit a two-out, two-run double in the top of the sixth to knock Taylor Clarke (9-6) out of the game. However, Mason McCullough struck out Josè Briceño to end the frame and preserve Jackson's lead.
In the bottom of the sixth, the Generals (63-48, 16-15) plated six runs on six hits to increase their advantage to 10-4. Travis Denker and Jamie Westbrook had RBI singles, two runs scored on groundouts, and another on a wild pitch. Westbrook finished the game 2-for-4 with three RBI.
Clarke earned his ninth win of the season, allowing three runs on four hits with six strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings pitched. Jaime Barria (1-3) took the loss for Mobile, as he exited the game before the five-inning mark for the third straight start, giving up four runs on five hits.
The BayBears continue a five-game road series against Jackson Wednesday at 6:05 p.m. CT. Right-handed pitcher Jake Jewell (5-7, 4.59 ERA) is slated to make the start against righty Brad Keller (6-7, 4.96 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 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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