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Biloxi Shuckers

Jackson 6, Shuckers 5 () Late Rally Falls Just Short

April 26, 2017 - Southern League (SL1)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release


BILOXI, MS - Despite a ninth inning comeback attempt, the Biloxi Shuckers (7-13) dropped the series finale against the Jackson Generals (13-6), falling 6-5 in a late-morning Education Day contest on Wednesday.

The Shuckers scored their first run in 18 innings during the first inning, taking advantage of a dropped popup by Generals second baseman Jamie Westbrook to take an early 1-0 lead.

Angel Ventura (L, 0-2) started for the Shuckers, totaling 4.1 innings and allowing two runs on seven hits. An early home run by Jose Queliz gave the Generals a 2-1 lead into the middle innings, and Kelly Dugan added a two-run home run of his own in the sixth off reliever Bubba Derby to extend the lead to 4-1.

Ivan Pineyro (W, 1-0) was excellent in his first Double-A start of the season, tossing 6.2 innings and allowing just the one unearned run in the first inning. The Shuckers left runners on second and third in the fifth and seventh innings, squandering opportunities to close the gap.

The Generals added two more runs in the eighth on a solo home run from Colin Walsh and Jamie Westbrook RBI single off Tayler Scott to pad their lead. Miller Diaz held the Shuckers in relief through the eighth inning to earn a hold.

In the bottom of the ninth inning, the Shuckers loaded the bases against reliever Yuhei Nakaushiro thanks to a walk, single and infield error. Dustin Houle drove in three runs with a double to deep center field, and Michael Reed followed with an RBI single to bring in Houle and make the score 6-5. But Gabriel Moya (S, 3) retired Johnny Davis and Blake Allemand to end the game.

The Generals pounded out 15 hits, but stranded 15 on base and left the bases loaded four times on Wednesday. Jackson goes 4-1 during the series, and the clubs will not meet again until August 16 at Jackson. The Shuckers dropped to 2-8 after the first 10 games played at MGM Park this season. The club has lost 13 of 17 after starting the season 3-0.

The Shuckers hit the road for a five-game series at Pensacola starting on Thursday night. They are scheduled to face Blue Wahoos ace Tyler Mahle in the opener, with Mahle making his first start since tossing a perfect game at Mobile on Saturday. RHP Taylor Jungmann will make the start for the Shuckers. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 ap, with the Beau Rivage Pregame Show starting at 6:15 pm on Cruisin' WGCM AM-1240/FM-100.9 and the Shuckers Radio Network. The game will also be available at biloxishuckers.com and TuneIn Radio.

The Shuckers will return to MGM Park, May 3-6 against the Montgomery Biscuits. The homestand features All-You-Can-Eat Wednesday on May 3, Star Wars Night on May 4, a Sand Koozie Giveaway presented by Corona on May 5, post-game fireworks on May 6 and Break' BBoy McCoy and Family Fun Day on May 7.

Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at any Ticketmaster outlet or at biloxishuckers.com.

ABOUT THE BILOXI SHUCKERS: The Biloxi Shuckers are the Double-A Southern League Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Shuckers play at MGM Park in Biloxi, Mississippi. For more information please visit biloxishuckers.com and follow us on Twitter @biloxishuckers and at facebook.com/biloxishuckers.com.

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