Hermosillo's walk-off homer extends BayBears win streak

MOBILE, Ala. (July 6, 2017) - Down to the final strike in the bottom of the ninth inning, trailing 2-1, Michael Hermosillo hit a walk-off, three-run homer to give the Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a 4-2 win over the Mississippi Braves Thursday night at Hank Aaron Stadium.
It was Hermosillo's third home run, and Mobile's second walk-off home run of the season. The game-winning blast increased the BayBears win streak to a season-long four straight games and handed Mississippi its ninth consecutive loss.
The BayBears (37-46 overall, 7-7 second half) took a 1-0 lead on a Tim Arakawa home run in the bottom of the first. However, the early advantage was short-lived.
Mississippi (37-41, 3-11) tied the game with a run on a fielder's choice in the top of the second. Jared James hit an RBI double in the fifth inning to put the Braves in front.
Mississippi tallied two runs on four hits against Grayson Long , who exited the game after 4 2/3 innings. Luiz Gohara did not allow a run after the first inning homer, going 6 2/3 innings and striking out six batters. However, the starters did not factor in the decision.
Jeremy Rhoades and Greg Mahle (2-0) combined to hold the Braves scoreless and hitless, retiring nine straight batters from the seventh through ninth.
The BayBears continue the five-game series against Mississippi Friday at 7:05 p.m. CT. Right-handed pitcher Alex Klonowski (4-4, 3.45 ERA) is slated to make the start against southpaw Kolby Allard (4-6, 3.05 ERA) for the Braves. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (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. CT.
The BayBears 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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