BayBears Rally in Ninth But Fall One Run Short
July 10, 2018 - Southern League (SL1)
Mobile BayBears News Release
PENSACOLA, Fla. - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, put together a late comeback in the ninth inning but came up one run short in a 3-2 loss to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos Tuesday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
Entering the final frame trailing 3-1, Luis Rengifo plated Jose Rojas on a fielder's choice. The BayBears (47-39 overall, 10-8 second half) loaded the bases with one out, but Alejandro Chacin got a strikeout and a groundout to end the game and earn his fifth save.
Brennon Lund's sacrifice fly in the first inning gave Mobile an early 1-0 lead. However, Pensacola (44-43, 14-5) responded quickly with a pair of home runs from Shed Long and Aristides Aquino in the first and second, respectively, to take a 3-1 lead.
Angels No. 3 prospect Jahmai Jones went 1-for-4 in his Double-A debut, reaching twice with a first-inning single and a ninth-inning walk. Jones has reached base safely in his last 19 games, dating back to June 14.
Alex Klonowski (5-2) recorded a quality start, allowing three runs on six hits in six innings pitched, but he took the loss. Wyatt Strahan (6-8) gave up seven hits but did not allow another run after the first in his six-inning start.
The BayBears wrap up the four-game road series against Pensacola Wednesday at 6:35 p.m. CDT. Right-handed pitcher Joe Gatto (2-3, 8.13 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against southpaw Seth Varner (4-0, 2.43 ERA) for the Blue Wahoos. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Pensacola feed, 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 6:15 p.m. CDT.
The BayBears return home Wednesday, July 18, and host a total of 70 home dates 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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