BayBears break up shutout late but fall to Smokies

MOBILE, Ala. (August 31, 2019) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, hit a late home run but dropped Saturday night's game 10-3 to the Tennessee Smokies at Hank Aaron Stadium.
Jhoan Urena blasted a three-run shot to right field in the ninth inning to plate the first BayBears (49-85 overall, 22-44 second half) runs. It was his ninth home run of the season. Mobile has hit four home runs in the first three games of the series.
Cory Abbott (8-8) struck out 10 batters in a six-inning start, allowing just two hits for the second time against the BayBears this season. Tennessee's (57-80, 24-44) pitching staff fanned a total of 14 in the game.
Six of the nine players in the Smokies batting order recorded multiple hits. Jhonny Pereda went 3-for-5 and led the team with three RBIs. Cubs top prospect Nico Hoerner had his fifth straight multi-hit game and extended his on-base streak to 28 consecutive games.
Luis Madero (5-11) took the loss, giving up five runs on nine hits in four innings pitched.
The BayBears continue the final five-game home series of the Farewell Season against Tennessee Sunday at 2:05 p.m. Left-handed pitcher Greg Mahle (2-3, 2.39 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Erich Uelmen (0-2, 6.84 ERA) for the Smokies.
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 1:45 p.m. 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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