BayBears pull away late to win third straight over Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (June 30, 2018) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, added four late runs to defeat the Biloxi Shuckers 8-3 Saturday night at MGM Park.
After the Shuckers (45-34 overall, 4-5 second half) cut Mobile's lead to 4-3, Brennon Lund came through with his first career grand slam in the ninth inning. The four runs of insurance gave the BayBears (43-34, 6-3) their largest lead of the game.
Joe Gatto (2-3) recorded his first quality start at the Double-A level. He gave up two runs on six hits in six innings pitched, with the runs coming on a Corey Ray homer in the third. The BayBears provided four runs of support with a three-run first inning and a Roberto Baldoquin RBI triple in the third against Thomas Jankins (8-4).
Zac Ryan earned his first save with Mobile, tossing two scoreless frames to close out the game. With runners on second and third with one out in the eighth, Ryan preserved the 4-3 lead by striking out consecutive batters to end the inning.
Jack Kruger and Brandon Sandoval both matched their career-highs with four hits.
The BayBears continue the six-game road series against Biloxi Sunday at 4:05 p.m. CDT. Right-handed pitcher Sean Isaac (0-0, 9.00 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Marcos Diplan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) for the Shuckers. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Biloxi 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 3:45 p.m.
The BayBears return home Wednesday, July 4, 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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