BayBears pile on late runs and hits to defeat Smokies

KODAK, Tenn. (July 15, 2019) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, exploded with five runs on eight hits in the final two innings of a 6-3 win over the Tennessee Smokies Monday night at Smokies Stadium.
Brandon Marsh led the BayBears (39-53 overall, 12-12 second half) with three extra-base hits and three RBIs. His solo home run with one out in the fourth inning was the first hit for either team. Marsh plated a pair of runs with his second double of the game in the eighth.
Jeremy Beasley 's scoreless streak was snapped after 18 innings on a Connor Myers home run in the sixth to tie the game 1-1. Beasley allowed just one Tennessee (42-52, 9-16) run on four hits in 5 1/3 innings, but he did not factor in the decision.
Luis Pena (2-0) gave up just one hit in 2 1/3 innings to earn the win, and Joe Gatto recorded his second save.
The BayBears tagged Allen Webster (0-1) for five consecutive hits in the eighth inning. Webster did not record an out, and the BayBears plated three runs to grab the lead for good.
The BayBears wrap up the six-game road series against Tennessee Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. CDT. Right-handed pitcher Zack Kelly (1-5, 4.24 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Erick Leal (1-0, 1.80 ERA) for the Smokies. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Tennessee 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 10:45 a.m. CDT.
The BayBears return home Thursday 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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