SL1 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Brigham, Bullpen Help Shrimp Halt Lookouts' Streak, 5-1

Published on April 20, 2018 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp right-hander Jeff Brigham won his third straight start to begin his Double-A career, with home runs by first baseman Eric Jagielo and catcher Chris Hoo propelling a 5-1 win to snap the Chattanooga Lookouts' seven-game winning streak at AT&T Field Friday night.

Chattanooga (9-6) scored its only run to take a first-inning lead against Brigham (3-0). Left fielder Brent Rooker hit a one-out triple to center field and scored on shortstop Nick Gordon's sacrifice fly. It was the first run of the season allowed by Brigham, who scattered five hits and one walk with two strikeouts in his third straight five-inning start.

Jacksonville (5-9) tied the game in the top of the second inning against Lookout left-hander Lewis Thorpe (0-2). Right fielder John Norwood extended a nine-game hitting streak with a leadoff triple to right-center field and scored the tying run when a third strike to designated hitter Colby Lusignan got past Lookouts catcher Brian Navarreto.

Jagielo gave the Jumbo Shrimp a 2-1 lead in the fourth inning with a one-out solo home run - his team-high third of the season - to right field. Hoo led off the fifth inning with his first Southern League home run to make it 3-1. Hoo notched his first three-hit game in Double-A. Left fielder Austin Dean tallied three hits to raise his Southern League-best .521 average.

Thorpe departed with a runner at first base and two outs in the sixth inning, and left-hander Anthony McIver entered to face third baseman Brian Schales, who doubled to left field, putting two runners in scoring position. Designated hitter Colby Lusignan hit a two-run single into center field, extending the lead to 5-1. Thorpe allowed four earned runs on six hits and no walks with eight strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. McIver allowed the final run on five hits and one walk in one inning.

Following Brigham, Jumbo Shrimp left-hander Jose Quijada pitched three hitless innings, allowing only a leadoff walk in the eighth inning before inducing an inning-ending double play. Left-hander Jeff Kinley pitched a perfect ninth inning.

UP NEXT: The Jumbo Shrimp continue their road trip with the opener of a five-game series in Tennessee at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. The Jumbo Shrimp return home Thursday, April 26, for Budweiser Thirsty Thursday, with $1 12-oz. and $2 24-oz. beers at select locations, plus $1 sodas at the main concession stands. The Jumbo Shrimp will also celebrate National Pretzel Day with enormous, over-sized, JUMBO Pretzels at the Oasis concession stand. Adult Rec/Corporate League Night will include a pregame parade for adult sports teams, who can call the Jumbo Shrimp at (904) 358-2846 for ticket packages.

ABOUT THE JUMBO SHRIMP: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp offer affordable family fun at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Their inaugural season garnered the Southern League's Don Mincher Organization of the Year, Promotional Trophy, and Jimmy Bragan Executive of the Year, won by General Manager Harold Craw. To experience the excitement with the terrific value of ticket and group options, call the Jumbo Shrimp at (904) 358-2846 or visit www.jaxshrimp.com.

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