BayBears Shut out by Shrimp on Independence Day
July 4, 2019 - Southern League (SL1)
Mobile BayBears News Release
MOBILE, Ala. - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, were shut out 6-0 by the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in front of 5,143 fans on Independence Day at Hank Aaron Stadium.
Brandon Marsh went 1-for-3 in his return from the injured list. However, the BayBears (33-50 overall, 6-9 second half) were held to just three hits one night after shutting out Biloxi.
Edward Cabrera (2-0) earned the win with his second straight quality start. He allowed just two hits and struck out seven batters in six innings pitched.
Jacksonville (38-47, 9-6) plated four runs in the first four innings against Zack Kelly (1-4) and added two more in the eighth. Five players had multiple hits including Justin Twine, who went 3-for-5. Corey Bird contributed with his first home run of the season, a two-run shot in the fourth.
The BayBears continue the six-game home series against Jacksonville Friday at 7:05 p.m. Right-handed pitcher Andrew Wantz (0-1, 4.19 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Josh Roeder (1-2, 4.08 ERA) for the Jumbo Shrimp. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (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 6:45 p.m.
The BayBears 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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Southern League Stories from July 4, 2019
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- Shuckers Withstand Late Braves Surge, Win in Ten - Biloxi Shuckers
- Smokies Hold Montgomery to Three Hits in Losing Effort - Knoxville Smokies
- BayBears Shut out by Shrimp on Independence Day - Mobile BayBears
- Shrimp Provide Fireworks in 6-0 Win at Mobile - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Barons Walk-Off Wahoos in Front of Sellout Crowd - Birmingham Barons
- Biscuits Shut out Smokies, 3-0 - Montgomery Biscuits
- Fireworks Fly as Lookouts Top Generals, 5-2 - Chattanooga Lookouts
- Generals Drop Fourth of July Opener, 5-2 - Jackson Generals
- Generals Gameday: July 4 at Chattanooga - Jackson Generals
- Brandon Marsh Activated from 7-Day Injured List - Mobile BayBears
- Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp: Game Notes, July 4 at Mobile - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Blue Wahoos Keep Rallying, Pull out 14-13 Win - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
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