BayBears Stun Stars with Walk-Off in Extras
Published on July 12, 2012 under Southern League (SL1)
Mobile BayBears News Release
With two outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the tenth inning, Marc Krauss hit a ball off the right field wall to drive home David Nick, and the BayBears walked off with a 3-2 win over the Huntsville Stars Wednesday night at Hank Aaron Stadium. Despite being held to just three hits through the first nine innings and being outhit by the Stars 11-4, Mobile managed to load the bases with one hit and two walks in the tenth inning to set up Krauss (pictured right) for the game-winning hit as the BayBears remain tied for first place in the overall South Division standings with Montgomery.
Huntsville struck first, scoring a run in the opening frame off of BayBears RHP Mike Bolsinger. After a lead-off double, Josh Prince came around to score on a RBI ground out from Scooter Gennett for a 1-0 Huntsville lead. Bolsinger exited the game after only three innings of work, allowing just one run on four hits. The Stars scored again in the sixth inning with a solo home run from Khris Davis.
Trailing 1-0 in the third inning, Rossmel Perez reached base after being hit by a pitch from RHP Brian Baker. Perez advanced to second on a sac bunt from Bolsinger and then stole third base with only one out in the inning. The BayBears tied the game at 1-1 when Perez crossed home plate after Stars catcher Anderson De La Rosa attempted to pick-off Perez down at third base, but the throw bounced into left field. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Matt Davidson evened the score at 2-2 with an RBI single that scored Kyle Greene.
BayBears RHP Evan Marshall earned his fifth win of the season, working two scoreless innings in the ninth and tenth. Huntsville RHP Darren Byrd suffered the loss, allowing one run on two hits in just 1.1 innings on the mound.
The BayBears and Stars continue the series with game to at Hank Aaron Stadium Thursday, July 12, at 7:05 PM. Fans can purchase tickets to the 2012 Southern League Playoffs by calling the BayBears ticket office at (251) 479-BEAR (2327), Monday through Friday, 9-5 PM. For more information on the BayBears, or for more information on any upcoming games and promotions, visit the official team web site at MobileBayBears.com or by "Liking" the Mobile BayBears on Facebook and following the team on Twitter @Mobile_BayBears.
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