Taylor Jungmann Named Southern League Pitcher of the Week
August 29, 2016 - Southern League (SL1)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release
BILOXI, MS. - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs announced on Monday that Biloxi Shuckers' right-handed pitcher Taylor Jungmann has been named the Pitcher of the Week for Aug. 22-28. Jungmann, 26, tossed eight shutout innings against the Mississippi Braves on Tuesday, Aug. 23, allowing only three hits and striking out eight. The native of Temple, Texas and former Texas Longhorn fired 85 pitches, 62 for strikes. The two-time Southern League Midseason All-Star was part of a stretch where Shuckers' starting pitchers allowed five runs (two earned) in 33.1 innings against the Braves, helping pave the way to the team's first ever five-game series sweep.
Jungmann joins Brandon Woodruff (July 11-17 and 18-24) as the only Shuckers' pitcher to earn the Pitcher of the Week award this season. Overall, the former first round pick of the Brewers is 2-3 with a 2.37 ERA (64.2ip, 17er) and 87 strikeouts. Over his last six starts, Jungmann is 2-1 with a 1.13 ERA (40ip, 5er) and 38 strikeouts over his last six starts since July 27.
This is Jungmann's first career weekly award.
Biloxi continues its final homestand of the 2016 season against the Jackson Generals tonight with a doubleheader at MGM Park. Jungmann (2-3, 2.37) takes the award's momentum into the opener of the twin bill against RHP Andrew Moore (9-1, 2.78). Woodruff (8-8, 3.34) toes the rubber for the home team in game two against RHP Tyler Herb (2-2, 4.30).
Coverage of Monday's doubleheader will begin at 5:20 p.m. on the Biloxi Shuckers' Radio Network's flagship station WGCM 1240 AM, 100.9 FM, Pascagoula's WPMO 1580 AM and the TuneIn Radio app.
Monday is another PokeMonday, presented by GamerFete as well as Cancer Awareness Night with the American Cancer Society. Also due to the high demand on Saturday from PAW Patrol Night, Marshall, Chase and Skye will be back at MGM Park during Monday's doubleheader, greeting and taking pictures with fans!
The homestand continues through Wednesday. Tuesday, the Shuckers will let the good times roll with Halfway to Mardi Gras Night with drink specials all night long; Wednesday is Fan Appreciation Night featuring a special Double Play Thursday $2 specials and post-game team autograph session. For tickets go to Ticketmaster.com or biloxishuckers.com.
Season Tickets, Shmini Plans, Group Tickets, Party Deck Tickets and Mercedes-Benz Mini Suite Tickets are available by calling the Shuckers at 228-233-3465. For more details, visit biloxishuckers.com.
About the Biloxi Shuckers: The Biloxi Shuckers are the Double-A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers and a member of the Southern League. For up-to-date news and notes throughout the offseason, visit biloxishuckers.com, follow the club on Twitter (@biloxishuckers), Instagram (@officialbiloxishuckers) or like the team on Facebook (facebook.com/biloxishuckers).
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