SL1 Biloxi Shuckers

Arcia's Historic Homer Backs Brooks Hall in 2-1 Win over BayBears

Published on June 8, 2015 under Southern League (SL1)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release


BILOXI, MS - Orlando Arcia blasted a two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning - the first at MGM Park - which broke a scoreless tie as the Shuckers would go on to defeat the Mobile BayBears 2-1 on Monday night in Biloxi. The fourth long ball from the 20-year-old backed the sixth quality start and sixth win from Brooks Hall as the magic number to clinch the South Division first half title drops to nine, with 12 to play in the first half. The Shuckers take a 2-1 series edge heading into game four on Tuesday night.

Neither offense mustered any momentum throughout the game, but it was Biloxi (35-22) who struck first with a blast off the bat of Orlando Arcia (2x3, HR, 2 RBI, R) in the seventh inning. Tyrone Taylor (0x3, R, BB) drew a walk, setting up the first home run in MGM Park history

Brooks Hall (6-3, 3.47) dazzled on the mound, striking out seven BayBears and allowing just one run on three hits and a walk over seven innings. It was the first time the South Carolina native had seven strikeouts since July 29, 2011 while pitching with Wisconsin in the Midwest League during a 6-1 win over Clinton. The lone blemish against Hall came in the eighth after a leadoff single by Socrates Brito started things for Mobile. Brandon Drury's ground-rule double put runners at second and third for Zach Borenstein, who lifted a sacrifice fly to left to bring the runner home from third.

The victory for Hall places him in a four-way tie for the top spot for wins in the Southern League.

Damien Magnifico allowed one hit over the final two frames, picking up a strikeout on his way to his sixth save of the season.

Nathan Orf's franchise record 12-game hitting streak was snapped after an 0-for-3 performance.

The Opening Series at MGM Park continues through Wednesday, with 7:10 pm starts each night. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.biloxishuckers.com, www.ticketmaster.com, at the MGM Park box office or by calling 800-745-3000. Fans can also purchase season tickets, mini plans and group tickets by calling the Shuckers' administrative offices at (228) 233-3465.

The Shuckers will look for their fifth straight series victory on Tuesday night when RHP Hiram Burgos (2-0, 3.86) faces off against RHP Brandon Sinnery (4-4, 4.60). 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.

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