Braves Take Twin Bill from Jumbo Shrimp, 4-3 and 1-0
August 30, 2018 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Mississippi Braves held off a late Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp rally to win, 4-3 in seven innings, before overcoming a no-hit start by Jacksonville right-hander Jordan Yamamoto in 1-0, seven-inning Mississippi victory and doubleheader sweep in front of 4,760 at Budweiser Thirsty Thursday at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.
In Game 1, Jacksonville shortstop Joe Dunand hit a first-inning RBI single to put the Jumbo Shrimp (25-40 second half, 53-80 overall) ahead, 1-0. Mississippi center fielder Cristian Pache hit a third-inning RBI single and scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error by catcher Rodrigo Vigil. Jacksonville right fielder John Norwood hit a game-tying solo home run to right field in the fifth inning. Rain halted play for one hour and five minutes in a 2-2 tie before the sixth inning, ending five-inning starts by Jacksonville left-hander McKenzie Mills, and Mississippi left-hander Michael Mader (6-3).
When play resumed, the Braves (36-28, 65-69) took the lead with four straight two-out singles in the sixth inning against Jumbo Shrimp right-hander Kolton Mahoney (3-9). First baseman Tyler Marlette and third baseman Jonathan Morales hit RBI singles. Right-hander Josh Graham held the 4-2 lead until the seventh inning, when he allowed a run on a single and three walks. Left-hander Thomas Burrows struck out center fielder Monte Harrison with the bases loaded to end the game.
In Game 2, Yamamoto pitched six no-hit innings with nine strikeouts, hitting a batter for the only baserunner. In the seventh inning, Demeritte hit a one-out triple off right-hander Tommy Eveld (2-1) and scored when third baseman Luis Valenzuela won a two-out race to first base with Jacksonville first baseman John Silviano. Left-hander Justin Kelly (1-0) pitched the final 2 2/3 innings for the Braves, stranding a runner at third base in the fifth inning and one at second base in the seventh.
UP NEXT: The Jumbo Shrimp continue their season-ending series with Mississippi at 7:05 p.m. Friday, when Jacksonville right-hander Nick Neidert (11-7) is scheduled to face Braves left-hander Kyle Muller (4-0). Fans may visit any participating NAPA AutoCare Center to get a FREE general admission ticket for the game that concludes with NAPA AutoCare Family Fireworks. On Stein Mart Date Night, a pair of tickets, two hot dogs, two drinks and popcorn are just $25 at the box office window. Stein Mart is also giving away $50 gift cards. The Jumbo Shrimp wear red "Bold City" jerseys to support the military on Red Shirt Friday, when fans who wear red can save $1 per ticket at the box office or donate the $1 to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Friday Night Lites Miller Lite Happy Hour offers $1 12-oz. Miller Lite and $1 off craft beer specials in the Craft Cave by the third-base gate until 7:30 p.m. The #MiLBCommUNITY Initiative presented by Allegiant will give fans, players and staff a chance to share what community means to them on placards to be posted at the game, and one lucky fan will win a $500 Allegiant travel voucher. The game is presented by 99.9 Gator Country.
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