IL Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Jacksonville Falls to Memphis

Published on June 17, 2023 under International League (IL)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


Jacksonville, Fla.- Despite a home run from Austin Allen, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp fell to the Memphis Redbirds, 5-3, on Saturday night in front of 6,716 fans at 121 Financial Ballpark.

Memphis (36-32) tallied a pair of runs in the opening frame against Jacksonville (30-37) starter George Soriano (1-2). Mason Winn doubled and Matt Koperniak singled and swiped second, putting two runners in scoring position. A fielder's choice plated Wynn from third. Then, Moises Gomez singled in Koperniak.

Allen (10) launched a solo homer off Michael McGreevy (5-1) in the second inning over the right field bleachers, slicing the Memphis lead in half.

To open the third, Ivan Herrera drew a walk and stole second. After two consecutive flyouts, Taylor Motter hit a two-run shot to extend the Redbirds lead, 4-1.

Jacksonville tacked on a run in the fifth. Back-to-back base knocks by C.J. Hinojosa and Jake Mangum put runners on the corners for Xavier Edwards, who laced a single to bring in Hinojosa and make it 4-2.

Motter (8) hit a solo shot in the eight frame to increase the Redbirds lead, 5-2.

After a single from Hinojosa, Mangum sliced a double down the first baseline, sending Hinojosa to third. Hinojosa scored on a fielder's choice to close the game out at 5-3.

Jacksonville and Memphis conclude their series Sunday at 3:05 p.m. Coverage begins at 2:50 p.m. on Bally Live, MiLB.tv., ESPN 690, and espn690.com.

Sunday is a Baptist Health Family FUNday. Join the Jumbo Shrimp as they host a 20-minute, pregame, catch on the field. Kids can also feel like the pros after each Sunday game by running the bases.

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