Jacksonville Explodes for Five-Run Fourth, Split Series with Durham
Published on September 5, 2021 under International League (IL)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Monte Harrison homered to highlight a five run fourth inning on Sunday as the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp claimed the finale from Durham, 5-1, to earn a series split with the Durham Bulls in front of 4,998 fans at 121 Financial Ballpark.
At the conclusion of their 36-game season series, the Jumbo Shrimp (61-47) trail the Bulls (68-39) by 7.5 games in the Southeast Division with 12 games to play before a champion is determined prior to the Triple-A Final Stretch.
Trailing 1-0 in the fourth inning, Nick Fortes reached on an infield single, and Lewin Díaz drew a walk against Brent Honeywell Jr. (loss, 4-3). Eddy Alvarez and Dustin Fowler then tallied back-to-back RBI singles to put the Jumbo Shrimp in front, 2-1. Harrison followed by uncorking a three-run homer to left field to make it a 5-1 Jacksonville lead.
Brandon Leibrandt (win, 1-6) earned his first win of the season, striking out five over five innings. The only run he allowed was on a solo homer from Brett Sullivan in the third inning, which at the time put Durham ahead, 1-0.
Parker Bugg struck out three and pitched around four walks in two scoreless innings in relief, while Mason Melotakis and Rob Zastryzny each tossed a scoreless frame as well to hold the Durham offense at bay. The Jacksonville bullpen has now allowed just two earned runs over their last 24 innings of work.
After a day off Monday, the Jumbo Shrimp begin a six-game series against the Charlotte Knights, Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. at 121 Financial Ballpark. Gates open at 6 p.m. for a Community First Credit Union Two for Tuesday where tickets are two-for-one at the Miller Electric Box Office for Community First Credit Union members using their CFCU credit or debit card. It's also Psychic Night, and if a fan successfully predicst the runs, hits and errors for both teams, along with that night's winning pitcher, they could go home with $5,000! (well... $4,999 for legal reasons).
Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on ESPN 690 and online at espn690.com, MiLB.tv, and on the MiLB First Pitch app.
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