Jumbo Shrimp Suffer Shutout Loss to Pensacola

July 30, 2019 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp were shut out 1-0 on Tuesday by the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. The Jumbo Shrimp partnered with Dreams Come True and Community First Credit Union on a Literal 2 For Tuesday, as the club hosted a Jacksonville Dreamer and his parent to be the only two fans in the ballpark, setting a Southern League attendance record of two.

Ryan Costello finally broke a scoreless tie in the fifth inning with a home run off Jacksonville (50-58, 21-17) starter Kolton Mahoney (4-1).

That was the extent of the offense for Pensacola (57-51, 19-19). Blue Wahoos starter Edwar Colina (2-0) tossed 5.2 scoreless frames before giving way to Gabriel Moya, who worked 2.1 blank innings. Alex Phillips pitched the ninth for his third save.

Mahoney surrendered just one run on three hits in six innings. He struck out four against three walks.

The Jumbo Shrimp wrap up their series with Pensacola in Wednesday's 7:05 p.m. contest from the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. RHP Edward Cabrera (3-1, 3.21 ERA) starts for Jacksonville against Blue Wahoos LHP Charlie Barnes (2-2, 3.05 ERA). Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on MiLB.tv, Sunny 102.3 FM, TuneIn and jaxshrimp.com.

The Jumbo Shrimp and Standard Feed & Seed are welcoming fans and their canine companion for the fourth Dog Day of the season. Canines get in free as long as their human companion buys a ticket. Dog-free seating is located in Sections 110 and 111, the WheelHouse Lounge and BDO Suite Level. On a Publix Corks & Forks, fans can purchase a $15 ticket package or upgrade their reserved seat for $6 to sample food and wine prepared by Chef Tony from Publix. Use the promo code "publix19" when purchasing Publix Corks & Forks tickets online at www.jaxshrimp.com. The Jumbo Shrimp are also celebrating National Tequila Day with specials throughout the ballpark.

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