BayBears fail to get timely hit in second straight shutout loss

MOBILE, Ala. (May 25, 2019) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, had runners on base in all nine innings but were shut out for the second straight game 5-0 by the Biloxi Shuckers Saturday night at Hank Aaron Stadium.
The BayBears (19-29) had runners in scoring position in seven of the nine innings but left 13 men stranded and eight in scoring position. Mobile went just 1-for-14 with runners in scoring position, with the only hit coming in the third.
Brandon Marsh and Bo Way both had three-hit games. Marsh had the only hit with runners in scoring position, an infield single. Way collected a pair of doubles but was left in scoring position both times.
Jason Alexander (1-2) faced the minimum in four of the first five innings. However, after retiring the first eight batters of the game, he gave up three runs on three hits and a walk in the third.
Devin Williams (6-2) earned the win with two scoreless innings of relief for Biloxi (27-22). The BayBears loaded the bases with one out in the ninth, trailing 5-0, but Nate Griep retired the final two batters to earn his league-high 10th save.
The BayBears were shut out in consecutive games for the first time this season and have gone 22 consecutive innings without scoring a run.
The BayBears wrap up the five-game home series against Biloxi Sunday at 2:05 p.m. Right-handed pitcher Zack Kelly (1-2, 2.65 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Bowden Francis (1-4, 6.03 ERA) for the Shuckers. 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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