Early lead not enough for BayBears in two-run loss

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 1, 2017) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, took an early two-run lead but fell to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 6-4 Saturday night at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.
The BayBears (33-45 overall, 3-6 second half) took an early 3-1 lead, thanks to a pair of unearned runs in the second inning and a solo home run by Michael Hermosillo in the top of the third. Both of Hermosillo's home runs this year have come against the Jumbo Shrimp (36-43, 6-3).
Grayson Long pitched just two innings and threw three pitches in the third before the game was halted due to rain. Long's day came to an early close, as Adam Hofacket (0-2) entered after a 1-hour, 16-minute rain delay.
Andy Beltre (3-0) earned the win for Jacksonville, retiring all six batters he faced in relief. The BayBears plated a run in the top of the seventh on a Wade Wass single against Jeff Kinley. However, Jacksonville added a run in the eighth inning and held on to its two-run lead.
The BayBears continue the six-game road series against Jacksonville Sunday at 2:05 p.m. CT. Right-handed pitcher Alex Klonowski (4-3, 2.77 ERA) is slated to make the start against southpaw Matt Tomshaw (7-4, 3.50 ERA) for the Jumbo Shrimp. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Jacksonville 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 1:45 p.m. CT.
The BayBears return home Tuesday, July 4, and host a total of 70 home dates through Labor Day, September 4. Single-game tickets and ticket packages are currently on sale. Season tickets and group and hospitality offerings for the 2017 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 of Anaheim 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 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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