BayBears blanked by Birmingham in series opener

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 9, 2017) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, were kept off the board in a 1-0 loss to the Birmingham Barons in the series opener Friday night at Regions Field.
Jake Jewell (3-4) took the loss, despite his team-high fourth quality start. Jewell gave up just one run in 6 2/3 innings pitched and worked out of bases loaded jams in the fifth and sixth.
Spencer Adams (4-6) went the distance for Birmingham (22-38), throwing the second complete-game shutout in his career. He allowed just three hits and one walk while striking out eight. Adams faced the minimum in eight of the nine innings.
The BayBears (26-35) collected two of their three hits in the fourth inning but failed to score. Adams recorded 12 consecutive outs after Tim Arakawa singled to begin the sixth.
Mason Robbins went 3-for-4 and scored the only run for the Barons. Birmingham left 11 runners on base, but Cleuluis Rondon's RBI single in the fifth provided all the run support needed.
The BayBears continue the five-game road series against the Birmingham Barons Saturday at 6:30 p.m. CT. Right-hander Jaime Barria (0-1, 1.59 ERA) is slated to make the start against righty Jordan Stephens (0-0, 0.00 ERA) for the Barons. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Birmingham feed, subscription required, promo code: BAYBEARS) and heard on the BayBears Broadcast Network, the TuneIn Radio App, and the MiLB First Pitch App, with the Countdown to First Pitch starting at 6:10 p.m. CT.
The BayBears return home Wednesday and host a total of 70 home dates through Labor Day, September 4. Single-game tickets and ticket packages are currently on sale. Season tickets and group and hospitality offerings for the 2017 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 of Anaheim 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 160 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) 479-BEAR (2327), or contact Steve Goldberg via email at [email protected].
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