BayBears Reel off Third Straight Win over Braves
July 27, 2018 - Southern League (SL1)
Mobile BayBears News Release
PEARL, Miss. - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, plated a run in the top of the ninth inning to win the series finale 3-2 over the Mississippi Braves Friday night at Trustmark Park.
After a pair of singles, Sherman Johnson broke a 2-2 tie with a one-out double down the right field line. It was the first run Corbin Clouse (4-2) had surrendered in his last 9 2/3 innings pitched.
Joe Gatto gave up two runs on five hits in six innings pitched. It was the first time the BayBears (51-51 overall, 14-20 second half) have recorded quality starts in three consecutive games this season. Zac Ryan (1-1) earned the win with two scoreless frames of relief, and Matt Custred got the final two outs for his seventh save.
Zach Gibbons got Mobile on the board early with a two-run homer, his third of the year, in the top of the second. The Braves (46-58, 17-17) tied the game with runs in each of the next two innings.
The BayBears have won all seven series against Mississippi as an Angels affiliate.
The BayBears begin a five-game home series against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Saturday at 7:05 p.m. CDT. Right-handed pitcher Jose Rodriguez (6-8, 5.50 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Nick Neidert (8-6, 3.10 ERA) for the Jumbo Shrimp. 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 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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