BayBears take first lead of series but fall to Pensacola

PENSACOLA, Fla. (April 22, 2019) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, tallied four runs in the fourth inning to take a brief lead but could not hold on, falling 7-4 to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos Monday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
After a first-inning Pensacola (13-5) run, the BayBears (6-11) responded with a four-run top of the fourth against Brusdar Graterol (2-0). Roberto Peña hit a two-run single to give Mobile its first lead of the series. All nine of Pena's hits this season have come against the Blue Wahoos. Brendon Sanger , who went deep in Sunday's game, followed with another two-run homer to make the score 4-1.
However, the lead was short-lived. The Blue Wahoos responded with three runs in the bottom of the fourth against Jose Rodriguez to tie the game and surged back in front courtesy of a Caleb Hamilton RBI single off Zack Kelly (1-1) in the fifth. Kelly gave up a pair of additional unearned runs in the eighth as Pensacola stretched its lead to 7-4.
The BayBears had chances to rally back, putting runners on third base in three of the last four innings. Sam Clay and Ryan Mason worked out of trouble, tossing two scoreless innings apiece. Mason earned his third save of the season.
The BayBears continue the five-game road series against Pensacola Tuesday at 6:35 p.m. Right-handed pitcher Jeremy Beasley (0-1, 5.91 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against southpaw Devin Smeltzer (2-0, 0.50 ERA) for the Blue Wahoos. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Pensacola 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 6:15 p.m.
The BayBears return home Thursday 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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