BayBears Lead Slips Away in Two-Run Loss to Biscuits
August 31, 2018 - Southern League (SL1)
Mobile BayBears News Release
MOBILE, Ala. - Despite leading 2-1 through five innings, the Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, dropped their fourth straight game 5-3 to the Montgomery Biscuits Friday night at Hank Aaron Stadium.
Zach Houchins hit his second home run of the series, a solo shot in the bottom of the first, to tie the game 1-1. It was the second time this season Houchins has gone deep in back-to-back games played.
The BayBears (65-68 overall, 28-37 second half) took a 2-1 lead on a Connor Justus double in the second and held the one-run advantage behind Joe Gatto. Gatto allowed just one hit after the first inning, but he did not factor in the decision. He exited the game after 5 2/3 innings and gave up two runs on three hits in the start.
Brett Sullivan led the way offensively for Montgomery (77-60, 40-27) again. He drove in two runs with a single and a triple. Sullivan has four hits and five RBIs in the first two games of the series.
The Biscuits scored a run in each of the last four innings and drew a leadoff walk in three of the four frames.
Daniel Procopio (1-3) took the loss in relief for Mobile, while Spencer Jones (1-0) earned the win out of the bullpen for Montgomery.
The BayBears continue the five-game home series against Montgomery Saturday at 7:05 p.m. CDT. Right-handed pitcher Jesus Castillo (9-4, 4.53 ERA) is scheduled to make the start for Mobile. 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 6:45 p.m.
The BayBears host regular-season home games through Labor Day, September 3. Single-game tickets and ticket packages are currently on sale. Group and hospitality offerings for the 2018 season can be reserved by calling (251) 479-BEAR (2327).
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