Former Twins first round draft pick, Kohl Stewart had a quality outing Monday evening.
photo by Tim Evearitt
The Mobile BayBears scored four runs in the top of the ninth inning Monday night to hand the Lookouts the 6-4 loss. Chattanooga now holds a one game lead over the Jackson Generals in the North Division.
As the 2018 MLB Draft was underway, it’s fitting that former first round pick Kohl Stewart started the game for Chattanooga and he was relieved by former first round pick Tyler Jay.
Stewart scattered nine hits but limited the BayBears to two runs (one earned).
He struck out seven, his second highest total of the season, and he walked one.In the loss. Stewart pitched well in the six innings he worked
Jay pitched two shutout frames by allowing two hits and striking out a pair. Jay lowered his season ERA to 1.59.
Mobile's Luis Pena pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and did not allow a hit until a pair of fifth-inning singles. He walked two batters and struck out six. Pena has only allowed one run in his last three starts, spanning 17 1/3 innings.Tyler Stevens (1-0) earned the win, pitching 2 1/3 scoreless innings of relief to finish the game.
Mobile had the early command of the game, taking a two-run lead in the bottom of the seventh inning.
The Lookouts offense took a while to get moving but things started heating up in the seventh frame.
James Ramsey and Brian Navarreto both walked to start the inning. Alex Perez loaded the bases with a single. Chattanooga’s first run was scored on a ground out by Ryan Walker. Sean Miller, LaMonte Wade, and Brent Rooker put together three straight singles to put the Lookouts up 4-2.
Up by two entering the ninth inning, Chattanooga brought in closer Williams Ramirez to try and clinch the victory. The BayBears had other ideas, however as they quickly tied up the game at four runs apiece.
Mobile then took the 6-4 lead with two outs on a two run homer by Jarred Walsh. Ramirez was charged with his second loss after allowing four runs on four hits with one strike out and no walks. He’s blown three saves so far this year out of nine save opportunities.
The BayBears outhit the Lookouts,15-to-7. Wade, Miller, and Perez each had two hits for Chattanooga.
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Tuesday is game three of the team's five game series against Mobile. Game time is set for 7:15 p.m. with gates opening at 6:00 p.m.
Mobile starting pitcher, Luis Pena, took a no-hitter into the fifth inning.
photo by Tim Evearitt