BayBears tie game in seventh but drop series finale

MOBILE, Ala. (May 26, 2019) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, scored a pair of runs to erase an early deficit but dropped the series finale 4-2 to the Biloxi Shuckers Sunday afternoon at Hank Aaron Stadium.
The BayBears (19-30) fell behind 2-0 on a Trent Grisham home run in the first inning but rallied with runs in the fifth and seventh. Erick Salcedo scored both runs and finished the game 2-for-4 at the plate with a double.
Zack Kelly pitched a career-high five innings in his first professional start. He tossed four scoreless frames after allowing the home run, and he struck out five batters.
Biloxi (28-22) broke the 2-2 tie on a fielder's choice against Dario Beltre (1-2) in the eighth and added a run of insurance in the ninth. Cody Ponce (1-0) earned the win in relief despite blowing the save, and Luke Barker retired the last four batters to earn his fourth save of the season.
The BayBears begin a 10-game road trip with a five-game series against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, beginning Tuesday at 6:05 p.m. CDT. Right-handed pitcher Jeremy Beasley (1-3, 4.54 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Jorge Guzman (1-5, 3.86 ERA) for the Jumbo Shrimp. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (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 5:45 p.m. CDT.
The BayBears return home Friday, June 7, 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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