BayBears Rely on Home Runs to Win Series Opener
June 13, 2019 - Southern League (SL1)
Mobile BayBears News Release
PEARL, Miss. - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, used a pair of home runs to defeat the Mississippi Braves 5-3 in the series opener Wednesday night at Trustmark Park.
After three hitless innings against Joey Wentz (2-6), Jack Kruger opened the scoring with a two-run homer to left-center field. Jahmai Jones added to the lead with a three-run shot in the top of the fifth. Jones went a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate.
Luis Madero was tagged for a run in the fourth and two in the fifth, but the BayBears (25-38) bullpen was able to keep the Braves (30-34) off the board for the final 4 2/3 innings. Luis Pena (1-0) earned the win, and Adrian Almeida recorded his second save.
Brandon Sandoval increased his hit streak to 11 games with a single in the fifth. Jo Adell went 0-for-4, snapping his six-game hitting streak.
The BayBears continue the six-game road series against Mississippi Thursday at 6:35 p.m. Right-handed pitcher Andrew Wantz (0-0, -.-- ERA) is scheduled to make the start against southpaw Tucker Davidson (2-4, 1.75 ERA) for the Braves. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Mississippi 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 6:15 p.m.
The BayBears return home next Thursday 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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