
Bruján's Late Three-Run Homer Powers Jacksonville over Gwinnett 7-3
September 18, 2024 - International League (IL)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Behind a three-hit game from Agustín Ramírez, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp came from behind to beat the Gwinnett Stripers 7-3 on Wednesday night at 121 Financial Ballpark.
Jacksonville (70-75, 35-35) trailed Gwinnett (71-75, 36-35) 3-1 going into the bottom of the seventh inning. With one out, Ramírez singled off of Stripers reliever Huascar Ynoa (L, 1-3). One batter later, Jared Serna walked. Vidal Bruján (1) launched a go-ahead three-run home run that gave the Jumbo Shrimp a 4-3 advantage.
In the eighth inning, Jacksonville tacked on more runs. Consecutive singles from Jacob Berry and Graham Pauley got the inning started. After a double steal, Ramírez ripped a two-run double that pushed the lead to 6-3. A single from Jakob Marsee coupled with an error plated Ramírez, which solidified a 7-3 lead.
The Stripers opened the scoring on Jumbo Shrimp starter Adam Mazur in the fifth inning. J.P. Martinez cranked a leadoff double. MLB rehabber Ozzie Albies followed with a single, which put runners on first and second. After a double play, Drake Baldwin hit a double that scored Martinez and gave the Stripers a 1-0 advantage.
Jacksonville responded in the bottom of the inning. Ramirez (8) launched a solo home run to tie the game up at one.
The Stripers were back on top again in the sixth. Harold Ramirez worked a leadoff walk after winning a challenge. He advanced to second via an error on a pickoff attempt. The next two batters were retired. Andrew Velazquez broke the tie with an RBI single that scored Ramirez and made the score 2-1.
Gwinnett added to the lead in the seventh. Three consecutive walks to Nacho Alvarez Jr., Baldwin and Chadwick Tromp loaded the bases. After a punchout by Jumbo Shrimp reliever Roddery Muñoz (W, 4-4), Luke Williams reached on an error that scored Alvarez Jr. and pushed the advantage to two runs.
The series between the Jumbo Shrimp and the Stripers continues Thursday at 7:05 p.m. Gwinnett will hand the ball to LHP Dylan Dodd (2-7, 5.21). Jacksonville will counter with LHP Patrick Monteverde (4-3, 5.18). Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on Bally Live, MLB.tv, MiLB.tv, ESPN 690 AM and www.ESPN690.com.
Gates open at 6 p.m. for the final Coors Light Thirsty Thursday of the season. Fans can enjoy $2 (16-oz.) and $3 (24-oz.) drafts at various locations throughout the ballpark. Thanks to Swisher, on Military Appreciation Night, all active, retired, veterans and former military members can receive free tickets (subject to availability) at the Miller Electric Box Office. Additionally, the first 2,000 fans through the gates will receive a free military-themed hat, courtesy of Swisher.
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