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BayBears surge ahead early, take series opener from Barons

Three-hit game for Baldoquin, Rojas hits team-high 15th home run
August 3, 2018

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (August 2, 2018) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, scored seven runs in the first five innings and defeated the Birmingham Barons 8-4 in the series opener Thursday night at Regions Field.Five BayBears (53-54 overall, 16-23 second half) players had multi-hit games,

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (August 2, 2018) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, scored seven runs in the first five innings and defeated the Birmingham Barons 8-4 in the series opener Thursday night at Regions Field.
Five BayBears (53-54 overall, 16-23 second half) players had multi-hit games, including Roberto Baldoquin who had a three-hit night. He drove in three runs, with two coming on a single in the first inning.
After plating three runs in the first, Jose Rojas added to the lead with a two-run homer off Tanner Banks (2-3). It was Rojas' team-high 15th home run, and he finished with two hits and three RBIs.
Joe Gatto tossed four scoreless innings, and Daniel Procopio (1-2) earned the win in relief. Mobile grabbed a 7-0 lead through four and a half innings, and the Barons (54-55, 22-19) could pull no closer than within four runs.
The BayBears continue the five-game road series against Birmingham Friday at 7:05 p.m. CDT. Right-handed pitcher Jose Rodriguez (6-9, 5.66 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Alec Hansen (0-4, 6.56 ERA) for the Barons. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Birmingham 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 6:45 p.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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