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Jacksonville Slugs Their Way To 6-3 Win Over Memphis

June 22, 2024 - International League (IL)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Thanks to home runs from Tristan Gray and Victor Mesa Jr., the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp beat the Memphis Redbirds 6-3 Friday night at AutoZone Park.

Trailing 3-1 in the top of the fifth, Jacksonville (33-40) plated their first of five unanswered runs. With one out, Xavier Edwards singled off Memphis (38-35) hurler Michael McGreevy. A ground out coupled with a wild pitch allowed Edwards to advance to third and then score on a base hit from Troy Johnston to cut the deficit to 3-2.

The Jumbo Shrimp kept the momentum going tying the game in the top of the sixth. Gray (14) started the inning with a solo shot to even the game at three.

Jacksonville took their second lead in the top of the seventh and never looked back. After two quick outs, Jonah Bride drew a walk to extend the inning. In the ensuing at-bat, Johnston tripled home Bride putting the Jumbo Shrimp ahead, 4-3.

After a scoreless eighth, Jacksonville widened their lead in the top of the ninth. With one out, Edwards doubled and Mesa Jr. (12) blasted a two-run homer to give the Jumbo Shrimp a 6-3 advantage.

Jacksonville opened the scoring in the top of the second. With two outs, Gray drew a walk. A double from Javier Sanoja, coupled with a throwing error on Memphis outfielder Jordan Walker, allowed Gray to score the opening run for the Jumbo Shrimp.

Jacksonville and Memphis continue the series Saturday at 7:35 p.m. ET from AutoZone Park. Memphis will hand the ball to RHP Ian Bedell (0-0, 0.00 ERA). Coverage begins at 7:20.m. ET on ESPN 690 and espn690.com.

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