SL Biloxi Shuckers

Early Runs Lead M-Braves to 4-2 Win over Shuckers

April 26, 2023 - Southern League (SL)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release


Biloxi Shuckers pitcher Christian Mejias
Biloxi Shuckers pitcher Christian Mejias
(Biloxi Shuckers, Credit: Mike Krebs)

BILOXI, MS - The Biloxi Shuckers scored two runs in the eighth inning, but a double play ended a chance to tie the game in a 4-2 loss to the Mississippi Braves at MGM Park on Wednesday afternoon. The loss snapped the Shuckers' four-game win streak, but a Montgomery Biscuits loss keeps the Shuckers one game behind first place in the South Division.

Home runs proved to be the calling card for Mississippi for the second straight game. A two-run home run from Cade Bunnell in the first inning put the M-Braves up 2-0.

After three scoreless innings from Shuckers' starter Christian Mejias, the M-Braves led off the fifth with a solo shot from Jacob Pearson to extend the lead to 3-0. An inning later, a groundout to third would plate their fourth run of the day.

M-Braves starter Tanner Gordon held the Shuckers at bay, allowing three hits over 5.2 scoreless innings with seven strikeouts. The Shuckers, however, battled back against the M-Braves bullpen for the second consecutive game.

A single and two walks loaded the bases for Lamar Sparks, who drove in two with a single to right field. Sparks then stole second to put runners at second and third, but a double play that ended with a play at the plate ended the Shuckers' threat.

Gordon (2-2) earned the win for the M-Braves while Mejias (1-1) took the loss for the Shuckers. Alec Barger earned the save, his first, after a perfect ninth inning that took four pitches.

The teams will meet tomorrow night at MGM Park for Thirsty Thursday presented by Yuengling, Coca-Cola and Kicker108. Fans can enjoy $2 Yuengling drafts, hot dogs and sodas with $4 draft beer specials. There's also the 'Thirsty Thursday Deal,' which includes a Reserved Level ticket and two drink vouchers for $14 in advance. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.

Individual tickets, group outings, Shuck Nation memberships and Flex Plans for the 2023 Biloxi Shuckers season are available now by calling (228) 233-3465 or visiting biloxishuckers.com.

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Biloxi Shuckers pitcher Christian Mejias
Biloxi Shuckers pitcher Christian Mejias
(Mike Krebs)		   



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