BayBears Rally Late to Win Series Opener against Barons
June 26, 2019 - Southern League (SL1)
Mobile BayBears News Release
Zane Gurwitz of the Mobile BayBears
(Mobile BayBears)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, came from behind with runs in the eighth and ninth innings to defeat the Birmingham Barons 5-4 in the series opener Tuesday night at Regions Field.
Zane Gurwitz had a pair of hits and his first two Double-A RBIs, including a game-tying single in the eighth inning. For the second straight game, Bo Way drove in the game-winning run. Way drew a two-out walk against Mauricio Cabrera (3-3) with the bases loaded in the ninth to plate Jack Kruger, who matched his career-high with four hits.
Andrew Wantz struck out seven batters and did not issue a walk in a five-inning start. The BayBears (31-43 overall, 4-2 second half) did not allow an earned run over the next four innings. Isaac Mattson (3-1) earned the win with two scoreless innings, and Adam Hofacket recorded his fourth save.
After the BayBears took a 3-1 lead in the fourth, Birmingham (29-46, 2-4) scored the next three runs. Luis Robert tied the game with a bases-loaded walk in the sixth, and Nick Madrigal was hit by a pitch to give the Barons a 4-3 advantage.
The BayBears continue the five-game road series against Birmingham Wednesday at 11 a.m. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Birmingham 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 10:45 a.m.
The BayBears return home next Thursday, July 4, 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. Season ticket packages and partial plans are also available, featuring a 7-game plan and a 12-game option to guarantee bobbleheads and receive tickets to select fireworks nights. Individual game tickets can be purchased online at MobileBayBears.com or by calling 251-572-BEAR (2327).
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