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Anderson Strikes out 11 as M-Braves Win Fourth Straight

May 4, 2019 - Southern League (SL1)
Mississippi Braves News Release


PEARL, MS - Ian Anderson matched a career high with 11 strikeouts as the Mississippi Braves (14-13) shut out the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (10-19) for their fourth straight win, 2-0 on Saturday night.

The rain-soaked crowd of 2,545 endured a 35-minute rain delay on Saturday night but were rewarded with another stellar performance by an M-Braves starting pitcher. Anderson, Jason Hursh, and Josh Graham combined for 14 strikeouts and the second shutout of the series and third for Mississippi over the past six games.

Anderson (W, 2-1), the No. 3 overall prospect for the Atlanta Braves made his first start after turning 21 on Thursday and delivered 6.0 shutout innings for a second straight start. Anderson gave up just a single in the second inning and fifth inning, retiring at one point 11-consecutive Jumbo Shrimp.

The M-Braves handed Anderson a lead in the fifth inning after four innings of scoreless baseball. Daniel Lockhart extended his hitting streak to four games with a single and then moved to third base on a perfectly executed hit-and-run off the bat of Carlos Martinez. The Braves' catcher found the vacated hole at second base to spark a scoring opportunity. Ray-Patrick Didder grounded out on the next pitch, but Lockhart scored to give Mississippi a 1-0 lead.

Martinez drew a two-out walk from Jacksonville starter Jorge Guzman (L, 1-3) in the seventh inning, forcing the Shrimp to go to their bullpen. Guzman, the No. 9 prospect for the Marlins suffered the loss despite a quality start. Didder greeted new pitcher Kolton Mahoney with a bloop single to center scoring Alejandro Salazar and Mississippi led 2-0.

Hursh (H, 1) took over for Anderson in the seventh inning and pitched a scoreless frame. Graham (S, 3) needed just 16 pitches (13 strikes) to shutout Jacksonville over the final two innings and earn the save. Graham struck out three.

The M-Braves will go for a five-game sweep of Jacksonville on Sunday afternoon at Trustmark Prak. Atlanta Braves No. 13 overall prospect LHP Kyle Muller (0-1, 3.79) starts for the M-Braves opposite RHP Jordan Yamamoto (1-3, 5.04). First pitch is set for 1:05 pm with coverage beginning at 12:50 pm on 103.9 WYAB, TuneIn Radio, MiLB First Pitch app. and MiLB.TV (subscription required).

Sunday's Promotions:

* Mugshots Sunday Family Fun Day - Take advantage of a ticket deal and bring out the entire family. Receive (1) Dugout Level seat, (1) hot dog, (1) 16 oz fountain soda, (1) small popcorn, (1) M-Braves cap, and (1) FREE Fun Zone wristband FOR ONLY $18. Additional tickets with extras are $18 each. (AVAILABLE AT THE BOX OFFICE ONLY)

* Live Petting Zoo - The first five Sunday games will feature a live Petting Zoo, courtesy of Green Top Acres that will include mini-horses, goats, sheep and of course, bunny rabbits!

* Cinco de Mayo - $4 Margaritas and $3 Modelo and Corona (cans and draft)

* Kids Run The Bases - After each Friday and Sunday home game, kids 14-and-under are invited to come run the bases like the pros after the game!

The Mississippi Braves are the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Since the inaugural 2005 season, 139 M-Braves have gone on to Major League Baseball. The M-Braves have made postseason play four times and went on to win the Southern League Championship in 2008. Stop by Trustmark Park or call 888-BRAVES4 Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. For the latest news and updates, visit mississippibraves.com or connect with @mbraves on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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