Six-Run Seventh Pushes BayBears Past Biloxi
June 30, 2019 - Southern League (SL1)
Mobile BayBears News Release
BILOXI, Miss. - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, stormed back with eight unanswered runs to defeat the Biloxi Shuckers 8-2 in the series opener Sunday at MGM Park.
After tying the game with runs in the fifth and sixth, the BayBears (32-47 overall, 5-6 second half) exploded for six runs in the top of the seventh. Jhoan Urena put Mobile in front with a two-run single off Cameron Roegner (1-3). Two batters later, Zane Gurwitz hit his first career grand slam. Gurwitz finished the game a triple shy of the cycle, going 3-for-4 with a career-high four RBIs.
For the second straight outing, Andrew Wantz struck out seven Biloxi (45-36, 4-7) batters in a five-inning start. He allowed two runs on five hits and did not factor in the decision.
Adam Hofacket (2-2) earned the win with three scoreless innings of relief. The BayBears bullpen has not allowed a run in 12 consecutive innings.
The BayBears continue the four-game road series against Biloxi Monday at 6:35 p.m. Right-handed pitcher Tyler Carpenter (0-0, 2.45 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Alec Bettinger (4-5, 3.94 ERA) for the Shuckers. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Biloxi 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 Thursday, July 4, 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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