Johnston's Late Home Run Lifts Jacksonville to 5-3 Win
June 13, 2025 - International League (IL)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Robinson Piña tossed a season-high 5.2 innings with seven strikeouts and Troy Johnston hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the seventh pushed the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to a 5-3 win over the Rochester Red Wings Friday night at Innovative Field.
With the game tied at two, Jacksonville (41-26) regained the lead and never looked back. Albert Almora started the top of the seventh with a base hit. Two batters later, Johnston (6) crushed a two-run homer off Rochester (22-43) reliever Konnor Pilkington giving the Jumbo Shrimp a 4-2 lead.
The Jumbo Shrimp's final tally came in the top of the eighth. With two outs, Maximo Acosta doubled and Almora was hit by a pitch. A double steal, coupled with a throwing error, allowed Acosta to score the fifth run of the game for Jacksonville.
Rochester plated one run in the ninth but fell short. Andrew Pinckney (7) crushed a solo home run to start the inning. Two batters later, Daylen Lile doubled and went to third on a base hit from Darren Baker. Brady House grounded into a game-ending double play, sealing the Jumbo Shrimp win.
After four scoreless frames, Jacksonville took the initial lead. Matt Mervis (5) crushed a solo homer for an initial 1-0 lead. Two batters later, Acosta doubled and scored two batters later on a single from Harrison Spohn.
The Red Wings evened the game in the bottom of the sixth. Darren Baker led off with a single. Three batters later, Drew Millas and Trey Lipscomb singled to load the bases. Nick Schnell followed with a two-run single, tying the game at two.
Jacksonville and Rochester continue their series in Saturday's 6:45 p.m. contest. The Jumbo Shrimp will hand the ball to RHP Freddy Tarnok (2-2, 4.79 ERA) and the Red Wings will counter with RHP Cade Cavalli (2-1, 3.81 ERA). Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN 690 and espn690.com.
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