BayBears come from behind for second straight night

MOBILE, Ala. (June 22, 2019) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, scored five unanswered runs and surged past the Jackson Generals 6-3 in front of 3,313 fans Saturday night at Hank Aaron Stadium.
After falling behind 3-1 early, Brendon Sanger tied the game with a two-run homer off Joel Payamps (1-3) in the bottom of the fourth. It was Sanger's team-high eighth long ball of the season. The following inning, Jack Kruger gave the BayBears (29-42 overall, 2-1 second half) the lead with an RBI double to drive in Jahmai Jones .
For the second straight night, the BayBears recorded a double-digit hit total. All nine players in the starting lineup had a hit, and three had multi-hit games.
Luis Madero (4-3) earned the win, giving up three runs on two hits in a five-inning start. Mobile's bullpen kept Jackson (40-33, 1-2) off the board for the final four innings. Adam Hofacket recorded a six-out save, his third of the season.
The BayBears continue the five-game home series against Jackson Sunday at 2:05 p.m. Right-handed pitcher Jeremy Beasley (3-3, 3.34 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Bo Takahashi (4-3, 3.60 ERA) for the Generals. 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.
The BayBears 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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