Jacksonville Blanked in Season Opener
Published on April 4, 2019 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp were shut out in Thursday's 2019 season opener in front of 8,630 fans at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. The first 5,000 fans received a magnet schedule giveaway presented by Crawford Electric and the crowd was treated to Google Street View taking a panorama of the ballpark during the Seventh Inning Stretch, as well as a postgame fireworks show.
In a scoreless second, Drew Ellis walked against Jacksonville (0-1) starter Robert Dugger (0-1) with two outs. Ben DeLuzio then notched an RBI double to put Jackson (1-0) ahead for the game's first run.
In the third inning, Pavin Smith singled with one out before Jamie Westbrook was hit by a pitch. Daulton Varsho doubled in a run, and after a strikeout, Marcus Wilson doubled in two more to widen the lead to 4-0 for the Generals.
DeLuzio led off the eighth with a base hit before stealing second. Later in the frame, Smith collected a sacrifice fly to increase the margin to 5-0.
Four Generals pitchers held the Jumbo Shrimp to just one hit. Justin Donatella (1-0) fanned six in five innings of one-hit ball. Ryan Atkinson, Lucas Luetge and Kevin Ginkel combined for four hitless innings of relief.
Chase Lawrence won Thursday's 50-50 with a raffle number of 1917387021, taking home a prize of $628.
Jacksonville hosts the Generals in Friday's 7:05 p.m. contest from the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. RHP Jorge Guzman (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes the start for the Jumbo Shrimp against Jackson RHP Emilio Vargas (0-0, 0.00 ERA). Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on MiLB.tv, Sunny 102.3 FM, www.jaxshrimp.com and TuneIn.
All fans can enjoy a NAPA AutoCare Family Fireworks show following Friday's game. Fans may visit any participating NAPA AutoCare Center to receive a FREE general admission ticket. Fans are encouraged to wear red on a Red Shirt Friday 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 $1 12 oz. Miller Lite and Coors Light, as well as $1 off all craft beer at the Craft Cave near the third base gate.
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