Sanger's ninth-inning homer lifts BayBears over Shrimp

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 29, 2019) - The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, were trailing 1-0 entering the ninth inning but came back to defeat the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 2-1 Wednesday night at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.
After Connor Justus drew a four-pitch walk against Dylan Lee (0-2) to begin the frame, Brendon Sanger blasted a 3-2 pitch into the right-field bleachers to put the BayBears (21-30) in front. It was Sanger's team-high fifth home run of the season.
Luis Madero (3-2) pitched five scoreless innings, gave up just two hits, and earned the win in relief. He came out of the bullpen after Matt Ball 's three-inning start returning from the 7-day injured list. Madero has not allowed a run in 11 consecutive innings, dating back to May 16.
Dario Beltre retired the side in order in the ninth to record his third save. The BayBears improved to 15-of-17 in save situations, the best mark in the Southern League.
Cody Poteet pitched seven scoreless innings for the Jumbo Shrimp (19-33) but did not factor in the decision. Brian Miller went 3-for-4 and drove in Jacksonville's only run with a two-out single in the third.
The BayBears continue the five-game road series against Jacksonville Thursday at 6:05 p.m. CDT. Right-handed pitcher Jesus Castillo (2-5, 4.01 ERA) is scheduled to make the start against righty Robert Dugger (5-5, 3.19 ERA) for the Jumbo Shrimp. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (Jacksonville feed, 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 next Friday 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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