BayBears rally late to win series opener against Barons

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 25, 2019) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, came from behind with runs in the eighth and ninth innings to defeat the Birmingham Barons 5-4 in the series opener Tuesday night at Regions Field.
Zane Gurwitz had a pair of hits and his first two Double-A RBIs, including a game-tying single in the eighth inning. For the second straight game, Bo Way drove in the game-winning run. Way drew a two-out walk against Mauricio Cabrera (3-3) with the bases loaded in the ninth to plate Jack Kruger , who matched his career-high with four hits.
Andrew Wantz struck out seven batters and did not issue a walk in a five-inning start. The BayBears (31-43 overall, 4-2 second half) did not allow an earned run over the next four innings. Isaac Mattson (3-1) earned the win with two scoreless innings, and Adam Hofacket recorded his fourth save.
After the BayBears took a 3-1 lead in the fourth, Birmingham (29-46, 2-4) scored the next three runs. Luis Robert tied the game with a bases-loaded walk in the sixth, and Nick Madrigal was hit by a pitch to give the Barons a 4-3 advantage.
The BayBears continue the five-game road series against Birmingham Wednesday at 11 a.m. 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 10:45 a.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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