Early Offense Propels Jacksonville to Fourth-Straight Win
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Early Offense Propels Jacksonville to Fourth-Straight Win

July 31, 2025 - International League (IL)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A big night from Maximo Acosta helped the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp roll past the Columbus Clippers, 5-3, in front of 5,241 fans, Thursday night from VyStar Ballpark.

Jacksonville (63-41, 16-13) opened the scoring in the first inning. With two outs, Deyvison De Los Santos singled, and Matt Mervis doubled. With runners at third and second, Acosta smacked a two-run single, giving the Jumbo Shrimp a 2-0 lead.

The Shrimp stayed hot in the second. A Grant Richardson single, coupled with an error, gave Jacksonville a leadoff baserunner. Two batters later, Dalvy Rosario walked. Following a strikeout, Jacob Berry ripped an RBI single, extending the Jumbo Shrimp's lead to three.

Leading 3-0 in the third, Mervis worked a one-out walk. One batter later, Acosta (9) crushed a two-run blast, making it 5-0.

Columbus (45-55, 11-17) answered in the top of the fourth. Jhonkensy Noel (9) walloped a solo home run, cutting the deficit to 5-1.

Trailing by four, Milan Tolentino doubled to start the fifth. He stole third and scored on a sacrifice fly from Petey Halpin. Following a mound visit, Wil Wilson (9) walloped a solo blast, making it 5-3.

Jacksonville and Columbus continue the series with Friday's 7:05 p.m. first pitch at VyStar Ballpark. LHP Robby Snelling (0-1, 2.30 ERA) will toe the rubber for the Jumbo Shrimp and RHP Austin Davenport (2-3, 5.98 ERA) will counter for the Clippers. Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on Bally Live, MLB.tv, MiLB.tv, ESPN 690, and ESPN690.com.

Gates open at 6 p.m. for Friday Night Fireworks and Red Shirt Friday! Jumbo Shrimp players and staff will wear red each Friday to support the military, and fans who wear red save $1 on their ticket at the box office or can donate the $1 to True Vet Solutions. Join the Jumbo Shrimp for Friday Night Lites with $2, 12oz. Miller Lites and $1 off craft beer in the Craft Cave.

International League Championship Series: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp clinched the first half of the 2025 season with a 47-28 record and will host the International League Championship series at VyStar Ballpark from September 23-24, 25(If necessary).*Playoff packages are already on sale.

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