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Jumbo Shrimp Fall 6-2 After Late Sounds' Rally

August 17, 2022 - International League (IL)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Erik González's early home run gave the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp an early lead, but the Nashville Sounds rallied late to take a 6-2 win Wednesday night at 121 Financial Ballpark.

Nashville (67-45) tied the game in the bottom of the sixth inning. Sal Frelick started the inning with a walk and Esteury Ruiz singled. With two men on, Omar Narvaez hit into a double play and Frelick moved safely to third. Jon Singleton walked and with runners at the corners, Pablo Reyes smacked an RBI single to cut the deficit 2-1. Singleton went first to third on the base hit from Reyes and then scored the tying run on a single from Brice Turang off Jacksonville (61-52) reliever Colton Hock (L, 1-1).

The Sounds took their first lead in the top of the seventh. After two quick outs, Frelick and Ruiz smacked back-to-back singles. Narvaez followed with a deep double off the right-center field wall, scoring both runners to give Nashville a 4-2 lead. Singleton followed with the fourth consecutive hit of the inning, scoring Narvaez to push the lead to 5-2.

The final run of the game came in the top of the eighth inning. Turang walked and Joey Wiemer reached on a fielder's choice. Garrett Mitchell and Weston Wilson both walked to load the bases. Frelick swatted a base hit, increasing the Nashville advantage to 6-2.

Jacksonville initially got on the board first in the bottom of the second inning. With two outs, González (3) walloped a solo home run to put the Jumbo Shrimp ahead 1-0.

The Jumbo Shrimp added to their lead in the bottom of the fourth. Willians Astudillo singled and went to third on a double from Jordan Groshans. Victor Victor Mesa drove in Astudillo with a sac fly to give Jacksonville a 2-0 lead.

Jacksonville continues their series with Nashville at 7:05 p.m. on Thursday from 121 Financial Ballpark. The Jumbo Shrimp will hand the ball to RHP Cody Mincey (1-2, 3.52 ERA) and the Sounds will counter with RHP Dylan File (7-6, 4.40 ERA). Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on MiLB.tv, ESPN 690 and ESPN690.com.

Gates open at 6 p.m. on a Budweiser Thirsty Thursday in which fans can enjoy $2 (12 oz.) or $3 (24 oz.) Budweiser products on the left field berm, Oasis concession stand and right field bleachers. Judge Scampi will also be presiding over Crustacean Court on Thursday night. Fans are invited to come to the bench, lay out their case and see who goes home with a favorable ruling from everyone's favorite ocean-dwelling ombudsman.

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