SL1 Mississippi Braves

Davidson Fans Nine in Friday Night Loss

July 5, 2019 - Southern League (SL1)
Mississippi Braves News Release


PEARL, MS - A trio of Biloxi Shuckers (8-8, 49-37) shut out the Mississippi Braves (6-10, 39-46) on Friday night at Trustmark Park, 3-0, handing the M-Braves their seventh consecutive loss. The shutout spoiled Tucker Davidson's quality start and nine-strikeout performance for the home team.

Davidson scattered six hits over 7.0 innings of two-run baseball, surrendering a pair of runs in the second inning, but retired 14 of the final 16 batters and earn his fifth quality start of 2019.

Jake Gatewood and Weston Wilson led off the second inning with singles, and Joantgel Segovia dropped in a double down the right-field line scoring Gatewood to make it 1-0. After Davidson struck out his second batter of the night, pitcher Drew Rasmussen laid down a safety squeeze bunt to bring in Wilson and extend the lead to 2-0.

The 23-year-old Davidson struck out nine, falling just one punchout shy of matching his season and career high. He entered with a league-best 2.00 ERA and exited the night tied with Pensacola's Griffin Jax for the highest ERA at 2.04. The Amarillo, Texas native is also up to 94 strikeouts on the season, which ranks sixth in the league.

Rasmussen pitched the first 3.0 innings for the Shuckers, giving up just one hit and Johan Belisario (W, 7-0) added 5.0 two-hit innings to earn the win. Belisario returned from Triple-A San Antonio on Friday and lowered his Double-A ERA to 2.59. Cody Ponce (S, 1) pitched the ninth to earn the save.

Biloxi added an additional run in the eighth inning to increase their lead to 3-0.

The M-Braves will once again try to stop the losing streak on Saturday night at Trustmark Park. LHP Joey Wentz (4-7, 4.81) starts for Mississippi against RHP Alec Bettinger (4-5, 3.77) for the Shuckers. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 pm with coverage beginning at 5:50 pm on 103.9 WYAB, TuneIn Radio and MiLB.tv (subscription required).

Saturday's Promotions:

Post-Game Fireworks Extravaganza - A Post-Game Fireworks Extravaganza will light up the sky above Trustmark Park after the game.

M-Braves Replica Cap Giveaway - The first 500 fans will receive an M-Braves Replica Cap presented By Morgan & Morgan.

Harry Potter Night - "I am not worried, Harry...I am with you" Celebrate the magic of Harry Potter and enjoy a Harry Potter Themed Fireworks Extravaganza after the game!

Live Music - Temperance Babcock, a Classic Country artist with a Contemporary twist, will be performing pregame from 4:45 to 6:15 pm on the plaza.

Visit mississippibraves.com for tickets or call 888-BRAVES4.

The Mississippi Braves are the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Since the inaugural 2005 season, 144 M-Braves have gone on to Major League Baseball. The M-Braves have made postseason play four times and went on to win the Southern League Championship in 2008. Stop by Trustmark Park or call 888-BRAVES4 Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. For the latest news and updates, visit mississippibraves.com or connect with @mbraves on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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