BayBears fight back twice but fall in series finale

MOBILE, Ala. (May 27, 2018) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, came back to tie the game twice but never held a lead, falling to the Biloxi Shuckers 6-3 in the series finale Sunday afternoon at Hank Aaron Stadium.
Jesus Castillo recorded his team-high third quality start, but he left with the game tied and did not factor in the decision. He allowed three runs on eight hits over six innings pitched.
Jake Gatewood hit solo home runs off Castillo in the sixth and Adrian Almeida (1-1) in the eighth to help lift Biloxi (30-20) to a three-run victory. It was Gatewood's fourth career multi-homer game. The Shuckers scored runs in six of the nine frames.
The BayBears (26-23) tied the game 2-2 in the fifth and 3-3 in the sixth but never jumped in front, despite having plenty of chances with the bases loaded in the sixth, seventh, and ninth. Miguel Sanchez (1-0) earned the win in relief, while Nate Griep recorded his league-high 17th save.
Connor Justus reached base in all five plate appearances, with three singles and two walks. It was his first three-hit game since Opening Day.
Trey Supak gave up two runs on five hits over five innings pitched in his Double-A debut.
The BayBears begin a five-game road series against the Tennessee Smokies Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. CDT. Right-handed pitcher Luis Pena (2-4, 5.53 ERA) is scheduled to make the start. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Tennessee feed, 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 5:45 p.m. CDT.
The BayBears return home Friday, June 8 and 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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