Late runs not enough in BayBears loss to Wahoos

PENSACOLA, Fla. (June 14, 2018) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, pushed across a pair of runs in the eighth inning but fell to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos 4-2 Thursday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
Trailing 4-0 through seven, Connor Justus reached base on a fielding error to begin the top of the eighth. Three batters later, he scored on a fielder's choice. Brennon Lund drove in another run with a single, but the BayBears (35-30) left two runners on base in both the eighth and ninth.
After giving up four runs in the first two frames, Alex Klonowski (3-1) held the Blue Wahoos (29-36) scoreless for the final four innings of his start. Despite allowing a career-high 12 hits, he worked out of trouble in several innings to minimize the damage. Klonowski finished with seven strikeouts and did not issue a walk.
Daniel Wright (3-4) earned the win with seven scoreless innings pitched. Mobile mustered just three hits against him and four total in the game.
The BayBears continue the five-game road series against Pensacola Friday at 6:35 p.m. CDT. Right-handed pitcher Jose Rodriguez (5-6, 5.68 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Keury Mella (5-3, 3.33 ERA) for the Blue Wahoos. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Pensacola 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 6:15 p.m.
The BayBears return home next Thursday and host a total of 70 home dates through Labor Day, September 3. Single-game tickets and ticket packages are currently on sale. Group and hospitality offerings for the 2018 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 Angels and play their games at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile, Ala. 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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