BayBears fend off Lookouts to win series finale

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (June 7, 2018) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, held off multiple rallies from the Chattanooga Lookouts to win the series finale 9-7 Thursday night at AT&T Field.
With the game tied 7-7 in the ninth, Zach Houchins delivered with a two-out single off Zack Jones (1-1) to drive in a pair of runs. He finished with three hits and four RBIs, including a solo home run in the third. Matt Custred worked around a two-out triple in the bottom of the ninth to earn his fourth save.
Luis Rengifo reached base in all five of his plate appearances and scored four runs. He went 2-for-2 with two walks, a hit-by-pitch and a solo home run in the third. Following the two home runs, the BayBears (33-26) added four more runs in the top of the fifth.
Griffin Canning 's scoreless streak came to an end after 15 2/3 consecutive innings. He gave up four runs in a six-run Chattanooga (33-27) fifth that tied the game 6-6. After Rengifo scored on a Houchins single in the top of the seventh, Edgar Corcino tied the game with a home run off Tyler Stevens (2-0) in the bottom of the seventh.
The BayBears begin a five-game home series against the Jackson Generals Friday at 7:05 p.m. CDT. Right-handed pitcher Jesus Castillo (4-4, 5.06 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Justin Donatella (3-3, 3.28 ERA) for the Generals. 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. CDT.
The BayBears host a total of 70 home dates through Labor Day, September 3. Single-game tickets and ticket packages are currently on sale. Group and hospitality offerings for the 2018 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 Angels and play their games at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile, Ala. 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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