BayBears drop extra-inning battle against Shrimp

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MOBILE, Ala. (August 17, 2017) - For the third straight game, the Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, let a lead slip away in a 6-2 loss to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in 10 innings Thursday night at Hank Aaron Stadium.
The BayBears (56-65 overall, 26-26 second half) got on the board first, as Brennon Lund scored on Taylor Ward 's sacrifice fly in the third inning. Zach Gibbons crossed home on a two-base fielding error the following inning to increase Mobile's lead to 2-0.
Grayson Long recorded a quality start in a no-decision. He allowed one run on five hits with six strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings.
Jacksonville (57-64, 27-24) tied the game with a David Vidal solo home run in the eighth inning. In the 10th, the Jumbo Shrimp plated four runs to break the 2-2 deadlock. Braxton Lee put the Jumbo Shrimp in front with an RBI single off Conor Lillis-White (2-4), and then John Norwood and Taylor Ard added RBI doubles.
Matt Tomshaw gave up just four hits in seven innings pitched. He did not factor in the decision either. Tyler Kinley (1-2) earned the win, tossing two frames of scoreless relief.
The BayBears continue the five-game home series against Jacksonville Friday at 7:05 p.m. CT. Right-handed pitcher Jake Jewell (7-8, 4.64 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Trevor Richards (4-4, 2.67 ERA) for the Jumbo Shrimp. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (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 6:45 p.m. CT.
The BayBears 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).
The 2018 BayBears schedule has been released and is available by clicking here. Game times and promotions will be announced at a later date.
 
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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