BayBears strike first but drop series opener to Biscuits

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (April 26, 2018) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, got on the board early but went silent for the final eight innings in an 8-1 loss to the Montgomery Biscuits in the series opener Thursday night at Riverwalk Stadium.
Hutton Moyer drove in Taylor Ward with a two-out single in the first inning. The BayBears (10-10) loaded the bases with back-to-back walks but failed to add to the lead. Mobile did not put another runner in scoring position after the second.
Luis Pena (0-3) gave up just one hit, but it was a two-run homer to Brandon Lowe in the first that put the Biscuits (7-14) in front for good. Pena struck out five batters over 4 2/3 innings, but he was handed his third straight loss.
After Génesis Cabrera (2-2) departed, four Montgomery relievers combined to hold the BayBears hitless for the final four frames. The Biscuits retired 11 consecutive Mobile hitters to finish the game.
Montgomery padded its lead by scoring two runs in the sixth, seventh, and eighth innings.
The BayBears continue a five-game road series against Montgomery Friday at 12:05 p.m. CDT. Right-handed pitcher Jose Rodriguez (1-1, 2.40 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Zach Lee (2-0, 1.66 ERA) for the Biscuits. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Montgomery 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 11:45 a.m.
The BayBears return home Wednesday and host a total of 70 home dates through Labor Day, September 3. Single-game tickets and ticket packages are currently on sale. Season tickets and 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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