BayBears score seven unanswered to win second straight

MOBILE, Ala. (July 5, 2018) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, erased an early three-run deficit and defeated the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 7-3 Thursday night at Hank Aaron Stadium.
Jesus Castillo (7-4) earned his third straight win in a quality start. He allowed three runs on four hits in the first inning before settling in. Castillo surrendered just one hit for the remainder of his six-inning start.
Jared Walsh hit a two-run homer to cap the scoring in a three-run first inning and tie the game 3-3. It was Walsh's eighth home run with Mobile (45-36 overall, 8-5 second half) and 21st of the season.
The BayBears surged ahead with a three-run third inning. Jack Kruger , Zach Houchins , and Brandon Sandoval all had RBI singles.
Mobile's pitching staff allowed just one hit, a fourth-inning double, after giving up three runs on four hits in the first. Meanwhile, Jacksonville's (31-51, 3-11) bullpen only surrendered two hits after Kolton Mahoney (3-4) allowed six runs on eight hits in a three-inning start.
The BayBears continue the four-game home series against Jacksonville Friday at 7:05 p.m. CDT. Right-handed pitcher Joe Gatto (2-3, 8.54 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Merandy Gonzalez (0-2, 5.70 ERA) for the Jumbo Shrimp. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (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 6:45 p.m. CDT.
The BayBears 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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