BayBears Walk off in Ninth against Tennessee
June 22, 2018 - Southern League (SL1)
Mobile BayBears News Release
MOBILE, Ala. - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, walked off with a 7-6 win over the Tennessee Smokies Friday night at Hank Aaron Stadium.
With the game tied 6-6 in the bottom of the ninth, Luis Rengifo led off with a double. Two batters later, Jack Kruger hit a game-winning single to center off Craig Brooks (2-2). Rengifo scored three runs in the game, and Kruger collected his first two Double-A hits.
Jose Rojas got the night started with a grand slam in the first inning to give Mobile (38-32 overall, 1-1 second half) and early lead. It was his seventh home run and second grand slam of the year. However, the Smokies (37-35, 1-1) responded with five runs in the next two frames, including a three-run Jason Vosler homer in the third.
Matt Custred (3-3) earned the win in relief, tossing two scoreless innings to finish the game. He gave up just one hit and struck out three batters.
The BayBears continue the six-game home series against Tennessee Saturday at 7:05 p.m. CDT. Right-handed pitcher Jose Rodriguez (5-7, 5.80 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Keegan Thompson (0-0, -.-- ERA) for the Smokies. 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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