Rain Postpones Shuckers and BayBears for Third Straight Day
June 16, 2017 - Southern League (SL1)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release
MOBILE, AL - For the third consecutive day, the Biloxi Shuckers and Mobile BayBears have been postponed due to rain and unsafe field conditions at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile. Friday's doubleheader will be made up on Saturday beginning at 6:05 pm. The twin bill will feature a pair of seven-inning games, with game two starting approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of game one.
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos won game one of their doubleheader in Jacksonville on Friday, clinching the first half championship in the Southern League's South Division.
The Shuckers will once again try to send out RHP Aaron Wilkerson in game one on Friday and RHP Jorge Lopez in the nightcap. The BayBears will counter with RHP Jake Jewell and RHP Jaime Barria.
First pitch of Friday's doubleheader is set for 6:05 pm with coverage beginning at 5:45 p.m. on the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network's flagship station WGCM 1240 AM/100.9 FM and the TuneIn Radio app.
The Shuckers return to MGM Park after the All-Star break, June 22-June 26 to take on the Mississippi Braves for a five-game homestand. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at any Ticketmaster outlet or 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. [cid:image002.jpg
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