BayBears capitalize off Smokies errors to earn another win

KODAK, Tenn. (July 13, 2019) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, tallied seven unearned runs and defeated the Tennessee Smokies 9-4 Saturday night at Smokies Stadium.
Tennessee (41-51 overall, 8-15 second half) committed errors to start the second and fifth, leading to four-run and three-run frames, respectively. Jo Adell drove in a pair of runs with a double to cap the second, and Jhoan Urena added a two-run homer off Alex Lange (2-2) in the fifth.
Tyler Carpenter (1-0) earned the win with his first quality start of the season. Carpenter allowed just one run on four hits, three in the infield, over six innings.
Four BayBears (38-52, 11-1) players recorded multiple hits. In addition to Adell and Urena, Jack Kruger and Zane Gurwitz also had two-hit games. Erick Salcedo contributed as well with RBIs in the second and ninth.
The BayBears continue the six-game road series against Tennessee Sunday at 4:30 p.m. CDT. Right-handed pitcher Luis Madero (4-6, 5.31 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Thomas Hatch (4-10, 4.91 ERA) for the Smokies. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Tennessee 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 4:15 p.m. CDT.
The BayBears return home Thursday 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).
About the Mobile BayBears
The Mobile BayBears are the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels and play their games at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. The BayBears were founded in 1997 and have won four Southern League titles in 1998, 2004, 2011, and 2012. Additionally, the 1998 and 2011 championship squads were named Minor League Team of the Year by Baseball America. More than 175 former BayBears have reached the Major League level, including All-Stars Max Scherzer, Paul Goldschmidt, Jake Peavy, Carlos González, and Justin Upton. For more information on the Mobile BayBears and Hank Aaron Stadium, please visit MobileBayBears.com, call (251) 572-BEAR (2327), or contact Steve Goldberg via email at [email protected].
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