Jacksonville Defeats Charlotte Behind Junk's Career Day
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Jacksonville Defeats Charlotte Behind Junk's Career Day

April 9, 2025 - International League (IL)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Janson Junk (W, 2-1) had a career day with 10 strikeouts, propelling the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to a 2-1 win against the Charlotte Knights, Wednesday from VyStar Ballpark.

Jacksonville (8-3) opened the scoring in the fourth. Agustin Ramírez (1) cracked a solo home run off Charlotte (6-5) starter Chris Rodriguez (L, 0-1) giving Jacksonville an early lead. Following the home run, Deyvison De Los Santos singled, stole second base, and advanced to third on a groundout. With a runner at third, Brian Navarreto ripped an RBI single, extending the Jumbo Shrimp lead to 2-0.

The Knights battled back in the eighth. Tim Elko laced a leadoff double, advancing to third on a groundout. With a runner at third, Tristan Gray smacked a sacrifice fly, plating the first run of the series for the Knights.

Junk twirled six scoreless innings with ten strikeouts against Charlotte. He allowed just one baserunner, securing his second win of the season.

Jacksonville and Charlotte continue the series Thursday at 12:05 p.m. from VyStar Ballpark. RHP Robinson Piña

(1-1, 5.87 ERA) will toe the rubber for the Jumbo Shrimp and RHP Nick Nastrini (0-0, 8.10 ERA) will counter for the Knights. 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 "Thirsty Thursday" presented by Coors Light. Fans can purchase $2 (16-oz. drafts) and $3 (24-oz. drafts) at various locations throughout the ballpark. Thursday is a "It's Complicated" night at VyStar Ballpark. What better way to meet people than at the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp's speed dating event? When you purchase your Coors Light next to the Coors Light Tiki Terrace, be sure to get your green, yellow or red cup, while supplies last.

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