BayBears tie game in seventh, but drop series opener
MOBILE, Ala. (May 12, 2018) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, erased a three-run deficit but dropped the series opener 5-3 to the Birmingham Barons Saturday night at Hank Aaron Stadium.Trailing 3-0 in the fifth inning, Zach Gibbons got a Mobile (16-19) rally started
MOBILE, Ala. (May 12, 2018) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, erased a three-run deficit but dropped the series opener 5-3 to the Birmingham Barons Saturday night at Hank Aaron Stadium.
Trailing 3-0 in the fifth inning,
However, the Barons (18-18) reclaimed the lead in the ninth inning on
Neither starting pitcher factored in the decision.
Despite blowing the save,
The BayBears continue the five-game home series against Birmingham Sunday at 2:05 p.m. Right-handed pitcher
The BayBears 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).
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, Ala. 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 160 former BayBears have reached the Major League level, including All-Stars Max Scherzer, Paul Goldschmidt, Jake Peavy,
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