BayBears keep Lookouts quiet in second straight win

Eight scoreless innings from pitching staff before home run in ninth

August 20, 2019

MOBILE, Ala. (August 20, 2019) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, came three outs away from a shutout in a 5-1 victory over the Chattanooga Lookouts Tuesday night at Hank Aaron Stadium.BayBears starter Luis Madero tossed four scoreless innings, and Jesus Castillo (6-6) retired

MOBILE, Ala. (August 20, 2019) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, came three outs away from a shutout in a 5-1 victory over the Chattanooga Lookouts Tuesday night at Hank Aaron Stadium.
BayBears starter Luis Madero tossed four scoreless innings, and Jesus Castillo (6-6) retired all nine batters he faced in relief with five strikeouts to earn the win. The Mobile (46-78 overall, 19-37 second half) bullpen had retired 23 consecutive batters dating back to Monday's game before a two-out walk in the eighth.
The BayBears got on the board early against Johendí Jiminian (3-5) with a Jordan Zimmerman RBI single in the first. Jahmai Jones hit a three-run double to highlight a four-run fourth inning.
Michael O'Neill broke up the shutout bid with a home run to lead off the ninth inning. It was Chattanooga's (55-71, 19-38) only hit after the third inning.
The BayBears continue the five-game home series against Chattanooga Wednesday at 6:35 p.m. Southpaw Greg Mahle (1-2, 2.10 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Wendolyn Bautista (1-2, 5.26 ERA) for the Lookouts. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (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 host a total of 70 home dates in the Farewell Season 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. Partial plans are also available, and 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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