Guzman Strikes out 10, But Shrimp Lose 1-0
May 16, 2019 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville starter Jorge Guzman matched a career-high with 10 strikeouts on Thursday, but the Jumbo Shrimp were shut out by the Montgomery Biscuits 1-0 in front of 5,605 fans from the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Fans enjoyed a Budweiser Thirsty Thursday, Wonderlic Night and Fifth Third Bank Night.
Guzman ceded just two walks and two hits in his six innings. Riley Ferrell turned in a perfect inning in a major league rehab assignment and Jeff Kinley also pitched a scoreless frame for Jacksonville (14-27).
The game was scoreless in the ninth inning when Jumbo Shrimp reliever Dylan Lee (0-1) walked Montgomery's (26-14) Dalton Kelly with one out. Jesus Sanchez singled, but then a pair of wild pitches scored Kelly to give the Biscuits a 1-0 lead.
Brendan McKay pitched six scoreless innings for Montgomery. Benton Moss (2-0) earned the win with two shutout frames and Curtis Taylor tossed a perfect ninth for his sixth save.
Thursday's winning raffle number of 1251362003 won a prize of $79.
Jacksonville and Montgomery meet at 7:05 p.m. on Friday from the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. RHP Cody Poteet (2-3, 3.44 ERA) makes the start for the Jumbo Shrimp. Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on MiLB.tv, Sunny 102.3 FM, TuneIn and jaxshrimp.com.
On a Red Shirt Friday, fans are encouraged to wear red to support the military and save $1 per ticket at the box office, or donate that $1 to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Friday Night Lites spiced up by Tijuana Flats presented by Miller Lite and Coors Light means from 6-7:30 p.m., fans are welcome to enjoy specials for $1 12 oz. Miller Lite and Coors Light drafts, as well as $1 off all craft beer at the Craft Cave near the third-base gate. On Hug A Plumber Day presented by Darley's Plumbing, the Jumbo Shrimp are inviting fans to say thanks to plumbers by giving them a hug on the stadium concourse. Fans can enjoy a NAPA AutoCare Family Fireworks Show after the game.
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