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Orlando Arcia collects his 48th multi-hit game as Shuckers even series with Tennessee

September 5, 2015 - Southern League (SL1)
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BILOXI, MS - In a reversal of fortunes on Friday night, the Biloxi Shuckers took advantage of six Tennessee free passes and a big two-run single from Orlando Arcia, capping a six-run eighth in the 7-3 victory at MGM Park. A crowd of 2,692 witnessed the Shuckers eighth come-from-behind victory of the season, and jump back to 20 games over .500 on the season. Arcia notched his 16th three-hit performance and league-leading 48th multi-hit game in the process.

The Shuckes are still mathematically in the second half South Division race, two back of Pensacola in the standings with an elimination number of two.

Newcomer Garrett Cooper continues his stifling start by going 2-for-4, which actually dropped his batting average to .652 and is 14-for-23 over his six-game hitting streak at the Double-A level. His average hit .700 after his first inning double.

Biloxi (34-32) had to play from behind early on, as Jorge Lopez allowed a home run to Jacob Hanneman on the fourth pitch of the game. Lopez would then pick up back-to-back strikeouts and a groundout to get out of the first.

Lopez coasted through his outing after the first. The 2015 Southern League Most Outstanding Pitcher allowed just three more hits, walked two and picked up another strikeout after the first before being lifted with two outs in the sixth. The 22-year-old lowered his ERA to 2.26 and moved into second in the league in strikeouts with his 137th coming in the third against opposing pitcher Pierce Johnson.

A second-round draft pick in 2011, Lopez set career highs in innings pitched (143.1) and strikeouts in 24 starts, with a career-best ERA.

The Shuckers offense didn't take long to answer the Smokies in the home-half of the first. Yadiel Rivera (1x3, RBI, R, 2 BB) walked and moved to third on Arcia's (3x5, 2 RBI, 2B) double. Cooper (2x4, RBI, R, 2B) doubled to left-center, bringing home Rivera.

Jacob Barnes kept the game knotted at one after coming in for Lopez, but Yhonathan Barrios would allow a run in the top of the eighth to put the Shuckers back down a run.

Once again, Biloxi struck fast and rallied to take its first and only lead of the game by tying a season high with six runs in the home-half of the frame.

Arcia greeted relief pitcher Neil Ramirez (0-1) with a groundout to first, but Cooper would draw a walk and Josh Fellhauer (1x2, R) singled to give the Shuckers two base runners. Tyrone Taylor (0x4) struck out, ending the night for Ramirez.

Nick Ramirez (0x3, R, BB) walked to load the bases against Matt Brazis, who then hit Victor Roache (2x3, RBI, R) to tie the game at two. Three straight free passes to Adam Weisenburger (2x3, RBI, R, BB), Nick Shaw (0x1, RBI, R, BB) and Rivera gave Biloxi a three-run lead.

Tennessee (35-32) turned to Tayler Scott to get out of the inning, but Arcia promptly hit a two-run single into left to blow the game open and give the Shuckers a 7-2 advantage.

Cooper collected his fifth multi-hit performance in just six games with Biloxi.

Manny Barreda came out of the bullpen to start the ninth, but struggled to get two outs. Hannemann singled to start the inning and advanced to second on wild pitch. Anthony Giansanti singled to center and Bijan Rademacher flew out to center, advancing Hannemann to third. Wilson Contreras popped up to Barrreda for the second out, but Dan Vogelbach walked to load the bases.

Southern League Manager of the Year Carlos Subero called upon Damien Magnifico (SV, 19) to pick up the final out, but he walked Jeimer Candelario to force in Hannemann. Magnifico settled down and induced a groundout to second by Bryant Flete to end the game and secure the victory and his 19th save in 21 chances.

Biloxi sends RHP Adrian Houser (4-0, 1.80) to the mound in game three of the series on Saturday night. Houser will once again look to stay perfect since being acquired from the Houston Astros, while the Smokies will send out RHP Felix Pena (6-8, 3.89). First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m., with coverage beginning at 6:55 p.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 final regular season homestand at MGM Park runs through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. There will be back-to-back post-game fireworks shows following tomorrow and Sunday's games. The 2015 regular season ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 7 with a 1:10 pm matinee.

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