BayBears lead slips away late in loss to Barons

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 26, 2019) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, led for two-thirds of the game but were ultimately defeated by the Birmingham Barons 5-3 Wednesday at Regions Field.
Tyler Carpenter held the Barons (30-46 overall, 3-4 second half) scoreless for the first five innings. Carpenter was making his third start and sixth appearance since returning from Tommy John surgery.
The BayBears (31-44, 4-3) tallied a pair of runs in the third inning to grab an early 2-0 advantage. Jahmai Jones drove in the first run with a sacrifice fly, and Brandon Sandoval followed with an RBI single. Sandoval has hit safely in 20 of his last 22 games.
However, after Birmingham plated a run in the sixth, Gavin Sheets put the Barons in front for good with a grand slam off Brett Hanewich (0-3) in the seventh. The home run came with two out and two strikes in the frame.
Despite Jhoan Urena 's RBI single in the eighth against Hunter Schryver (2-1), the BayBears could not come all the way back. Schryver induced a double play with two runners on to get out of the jam.
The BayBears continue the five-game road series against Birmingham Thursday at 7:05 p.m. Right-handed pitcher Luis Madero (4-3, 3.97 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Lincoln Henzman (1-2, 5.96 ERA) for the Barons. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Birmingham feed, 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 6:45 p.m.
The BayBears return home next Thursday, July 4, and 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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