BayBears blanked by Barons in series finale

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 29, 2019) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, were shut out 5-0 by the Birmingham Barons in the series finale Saturday night at Regions Field.
Despite putting two runners on base in the fifth and loading the bases in the seventh, the BayBears (31-47 overall, 4-6 second half) failed to push across a run. John Parke (1-0) retired the first 12 batters of the game and pitched seven scoreless innings for Birmingham (33-46, 6-4).
For the second straight game, Mobile's bullpen kept the Barons off the board. After Zack Kelly (1-3) allowed five runs on seven hits in a five-inning start, Birmingham collected just two additional hits against Jesus Castillo and Dario Beltre .
White Sox top prospect Luis Robert went 2-for-4 in the game with a double and a run scored. Blake Rutherford went 2-for-4 with RBI singles in the third and fifth.
The BayBears begin a four-game road series against the Biloxi Shuckers Sunday at 4:35 p.m. Right-handed pitcher Andrew Wantz (0-1, 4.40 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against southpaw Cameron Roegner (1-2, 4.91 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 4:15 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).
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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