Barons Slip Past BayBears 7-6 in 11 Innings on Saturday
Published on June 26, 2016 under Southern League (SL1)
Mobile BayBears News Release
Mobile, Ala. - The Mobile BayBears erased a five run deficit to force extra-innings before ultimately falling to the Birmingham Barons by a final of 7-6 in 11 innings on Saturday night at Hank Aaron Stadium. With the loss, Mobile (1-2, 33-40) has failed to win a game in which they have trailed by more than two runs this season, while Birmingham (2-1, 31-42) improved to 4-0 in extra innings in 2016.
The Barons broke the 6-6 tie on a sacrifice fly from Jake Peter that allowed Eddy Alvarez to score from third in the top of the 11th inning to give Birmingham the 7-6 lead and eventual victory.
In the top of the third inning, the Barons record four straight hits, including a three-run double from catcher, Sean O'Connell that gave Birmingham a 3-0 advantage. After Mobile posted a run in the bottom of the third inning, the Barons pulled out to a 6-1 lead in the top of the fourth inning.
Mobile scored four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to tie the score at 6-6 but the BayBears couldn't complete the comeback, going just 4-for-18 with runners in scoring position while leaving 10 men on base. Second baseman, Jamie Westbrook and Designated Hitter, Rudy Flores combined to go 6-for-10 at the plate, accounting for three of the BayBears runs Saturday night.
The BayBears and Barons continue their five game series in Mobile with game four on Sunday scheduled for 5:05 PM. Gates at Hank Aaron Stadium open up at 4:00 PM. The series runs through Monday, June 27th. Fans can purchase tickets to the current homestand at Hank Aaron Stadium or any of the BayBears remaining 32 home games.
For more information on the BayBears, or for more information on purchasing tickets, call 251-479-BEAR (2327) or visit the official team website at MobileBayBears.com. You can also "Like" the Mobile BayBears on Facebook and follow the team on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat using the handle @Mobile_BayBears.
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