BayBears Surge Ahead Early, Take Series Opener from Barons
August 3, 2018 - Southern League (SL1)
Mobile BayBears News Release
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, scored seven runs in the first five innings and defeated the Birmingham Barons 8-4 in the series opener Thursday night at Regions Field.
Five BayBears (53-54 overall, 16-23 second half) players had multi-hit games, including Roberto Baldoquin who had a three-hit night. He drove in three runs, with two coming on a single in the first inning.
After plating three runs in the first, Jose Rojas added to the lead with a two-run homer off Tanner Banks (2-3). It was Rojas' team-high 15th home run, and he finished with two hits and three RBIs.
Joe Gatto tossed four scoreless innings, and Daniel Procopio (1-2) earned the win in relief. Mobile grabbed a 7-0 lead through four and a half innings, and the Barons (54-55, 22-19) could pull no closer than within four runs.
The BayBears continue the five-game road series against Birmingham Friday at 7:05 p.m. CDT. Right-handed pitcher Jose Rodriguez (6-9, 5.66 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Alec Hansen (0-4, 6.56 ERA) for the Barons. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Birmingham feed, 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 return home Wednesday and host a total of 70 home dates through Labor Day, September 3. Single-game tickets and ticket packages are currently on sale. Season tickets and group and hospitality offerings for the 2018 season can be reserved by calling (251) 479-BEAR (2327).
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