Clifton, Smokies Shut out Jumbo Shrimp, 3-0
Published on May 7, 2018 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Tennessee Smokies right-hander Trevor Clifton and two relievers combined for a two-hit shutout to defeat the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, 3-0, Monday night in front of 2,978 and canine companions at Bark in the Park presented by Standard Feed and Seed in the opener of a five-game series at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.
Tennessee (16-14) took the lead in the top of the second inning against Jacksonville right-hander Nick Neidert (2-4). Left fielder Charcer Burks hit a one-out single, and center fielder Trey Martin homered to left field for a 2-0 Smokies lead.
The Smokies extended the lead in the fifth inning, as shortstop Zack Short hit a two-out double to right field and scored on third baseman Jason Vosler's RBI single to right field. Neidert finished five innings, allowing three earned runs on six hits and one walk with a season-high seven strikeouts.
The Jumbo Shrimp (12-18) had their best threat against Clifton (3-3) in the first inning, after second baseman Isan Diaz drew a leadoff walk, and first baseman Eric Jagielo hit a two-out, ground-rule double to right field. Clifton struck out left fielder Cade Gotta to strand both runners. After that, Clifton allowed a second-inning, two-out walk to shortstop Chris Diaz, before retiring the next 13 batters he faced. He pitched six scoreless innings, allowing one hit and two walks with a season-high nine strikeouts.
Jumbo Shrimp right-hander Zech Lemond pitched two scoreless innings, before left-hander Jeff Kinley and right-hander Jose Pena each pitched a scoreless inning. Smokies right-hander Zack Effross pitched two scoreless innings, and right-hander James Norwood worked a scoreless ninth inning for his first save.
UP NEXT: The Jumbo Shrimp continue their series with Tennessee at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, when Jacksonville right-hander Pablo Lopez (0-0) is scheduled to face Smokies right-hander Duncan Robinson (1-1). Gates open at 6 p.m. for Community First Credit Union Two-for-Tuesday, when tickets are 2-for-1 at the box office for Community First members using a CFCU credit or debit card, and fans can learn about the Jumbo Shrimp VISA® Debit Card on the concourse. Coors Light $2 Tuesday means $1 12-oz. and $2 24-oz. Coors Light. Small sodas are $1 at the concession stands. Breakfast for Dinner - Shrimp and Grits, Fluffy Scrambled Eggs, Fresh Baked Biscuits and Orange Juice - is just $10 at the All-American Jax concession stand. UCF Knight will include the #ChargeOn Tour, with Vice President and Director of Athletics Danny White and Head Football Coach Josh Heupel each throwing ceremonial first pitches. To celebrate the Knights' 13-0 season, if the Jumbo Shrimp win, 13-0, in a regular nine-inning game, one lucky fan will win $13,000.
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