Despite plenty of opportunities, BayBears fall in series opener

MOBILE, Ala. (July 18, 2019) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, had numerous chances to add to an early lead but ultimately took a 7-3 loss to the Biloxi Shuckers in the series opener Thursday night at Hank Aaron Stadium.
The BayBears (40-54 overall, 13-13 second half) had baserunners in all nine innings and runners in scoring position in seven frames. All nine players in the lineup reached on nine hits, nine walks, and two hit-by-pitches. However, Mobile went 0-for-11 with RISP after a two-run Jack Kruger single in the first and left a season-high 14 stranded.
Andrew Wantz tossed five scoreless innings, despite allowing three hits and three walks. He struck out five batters and did not factor in the decision.
However, four straight batters reached against Brett Hanewich (0-4) in the sixth and three came in to score to put Biloxi in front 3-2. The Shuckers (57-39, 16-10) added four more runs in the seventh, including a two-run C.J. Hinojosa homer.
Cameron Roegner (3-3) earned the win with five scoreless innings of relief. The BayBears plated a run with a bases-loaded walk in the ninth, but Devin Williams recorded the final two outs to earn his third save.
The BayBears continue the four-game home series against Biloxi Friday at 7:05 p.m. Right-handed pitcher Tyler Carpenter (1-0, 2.67 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Alec Bettinger (4-5, 3.39 ERA) for the Shuckers. 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 6:45 p.m.
The BayBears 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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