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Shuckers Blast Suns 11-1 to Clinch Eighth-Straight Series Victory

June 28, 2015 - Southern League (SL1)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release


JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Biloxi Shuckers won their eighth-consecutive series after coming away victorious in Sunday afternoon's matinee with the Jacksonville Suns, 11-1, at Bragan Field. Biloxi set season-highs with six stolen bases, seven extra-base hits and margin of victory in the 10-run triumph. The Shuckers have not lost a series since dropping three of five against the Jackson Generals from May 11-15. Nathan Orf reached base four times Sunday, adding a double, home run and four RBI's for the Shuckers. The Shuckers lead the current series 3-1 and are 12-4 in series play this season.

Hobbs Johnson (5-4) continued the dominant stretch of starting pitching for the Shuckers, shutting out the Suns in five innings of work while striking out seven and walking three to go along with allowing three hits. The southpaw improved to 2-0 against Jacksonville in 2015, allowing only two runs in 15 innings to go along with 15 strikeouts to five walks.

Biloxi (3-1) grabbed the lead for the fourth-straight game to start the second half with a two-out RBI single to left by Nick Ramirez (2x5, RBI, R, 2B) that plated Orlando Arcia (2x5, RBI, 2 R, 3B). Arcia extended his hitting streak to seven games with an RBI single in the third to stretch the Shuckers' lead to 2-0 and has three multi-hit performances in the first four games of the second half.

The Shuckers exploded for four runs in the fourth to blow the game open to a six-run advantage. Ramirez doubled to left for a one-out double and Victor Roache (0x4, BB) followed with a walk to put two runners on for Nick Shaw (0x4, 2 R, BB), who grounded into a fielder's choice to put men on the corners. Shaw stole second and Adam Weisenburger (2x4, RBI, 2 R, 2B, 3B, BB) walked to load the bases for pinch hitter Taylor Green, who drove in Ramirez and Shaw for a two-run single. Nathan Orf (2x3, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, 2B, BB) followed with a two-run double to break the game open for a 6-0 lead for Biloxi.

Biloxi extended the lead in the eighth, putting up five runs, including a two-run shot by Orf, while sending nine batters to the plate.

Jed Bradley (2 IP, R, 3 H, 2 SO), Austin Ross (IP, SO) and Manny Barreda (IP, H, BB, SO) worked the four two innings to secure the victory. Marlins rehabbing right-hander Bryan Morris (0-1) went 1.2 innings and suffered the loss for the Suns.

The Shuckers will seek out their fourth-consecutive win over the Suns on Monday morning at Bragan Field. All-Star RHP Brooks Hall 7-3, 3.39) will toe the rubber for Biloxi, while Jacksonville (1-3) will send out RHP Austin Brice (2-6, 6.37). First pitch is scheduled for 11:05 a.m., with coverage beginning at 10:50 a.m. on 1240-AM WGCM, 1580-AM WPMO and the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network. Fans can also listen to the game using the TuneIn Radio app or by going to www.biloxishuckers.com.

The Shuckers return to MGM Park for a three-game series, July 1-3 against their Magnolia state rival Mississippi Braves. July 1-2 will be a 7:10 pm start while July 3 is a 6:10 pm start time. In addition to purchasing tickets at the MGM Park Box Office, fans may also use the options listed below from Ticketmaster. In order to purchase tickets over the phone, please call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000. The MGM Park Box Office does not process any phone sales. All phone sales must be made through Ticketmaster with the number provided. In order to purchase tickets online, please visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.BiloxiShuckers.com. Tickets may also be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets. Please visit www.ticketmaster.com for additional locations in your area. ** There are no refunds or exchanges for individual game tickets**

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