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Braun Strikes out 10, But M-Braves Drop Series Opener

August 20, 2024 - Southern League (SL)
Mississippi Braves News Release


PEARL, MS - The Chattanooga Lookouts scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning to beat the Mississippi Braves 3-2 in Tuesday's series opener at Trustmark Park. The loss spoiled a 10-strikeout performance from M-Braves' starter Lucas Braun.

Braun struck out the Chattanooga side in the first two innings and was handed a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Riding momentum from the series win in Biloxi, the M-Braves (23-23, 54-60) plated two runs in the first inning. David Fletcher singled with one out, and David McCabe walked. Ethan Workinger hit a ground-rule double to right-center, bringing in Fletcher. McCabe came home on a ground out from Cody Milligan to make it a 1-0 game.

Braun started the third inning with his seventh strikeout, then surrendered his first hit on a double from Ruben Ibarra. Tyler Callihan singled in Ibarra to trim the lead to 2-1.

Braun exited with his fourth quality start and 6.2 innings of one-run baseball, walking one and setting a new M-Braves high with 10 strikeouts.

Elison Joseph tossed 1.1 innings of scoreless relief behind Braun, walking two and striking out three to preserve the lead. Rolddy Munoz (L, 1-2) took over in the ninth, and the Lookouts (17-28, 37-77) rallied for two runs, sending eight batters to the plate and getting a two-run single from Dominic Pitelli.

Former M-Brave Patrick Weigel (S, 7) preserved the 3-2 Lookouts lead with a 1-2-3 bottom of the ninth inning.

Workinger stayed hot at the plate on Tuesday, going 3-for-4 with a double and RBI. The 22-year-old is batting .385 over his last seven games. The three other South Division teams lost on Tuesday, so the M-Braves remain 2.5 games behind Biloxi.

Game Two of the six-game series against the Lookouts is on Wednesday night at Trustmark Park. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 pm with RHP Jhancarlos Lara (0-0, 11.57) making his second Double-A start for Mississippi against Chattanooga RHP Chase Petty (9-3, 4.65). Coverage begins at 6:20 pm on 102.1 The Box, Bally Live, and MiLB.tv.

Wednesday's Promotions:

First Responders Day: First Responders Wednesday offers FREE field-level or general admission tickets to first responders and emergency personnel, thanks to AMR.

Web Wednesday: Half-price tickets (online only) for Club, Diamond, and Field Level Tickets. Click HERE to get the deal.

Happy Hour: Each Wednesday night game, ½ price select mixed drinks in the Farm Bureau Grill from gates open until 7.

The M-Braves have two homestands remaining in the final season. The current homestand features a Spencer Schwellenbach Schwersey (T-Shirt Jersey) Giveaway on Friday, August 23, and Alzheimer's Awareness Night, plus a Jersey Auction and Post-Game Fireworks on Saturday, August 24. The final homestand is September 3-8 against the Tennessee Smokies. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting mississippibraves.com or call the box office to book your group at 888-BRAVES4.

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