Jumbo Shrimp Tie Season-Long Eighth-Straight Win

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Jumbo Shrimp Tie Season-Long Eighth-Straight Win

June 18, 2025 - International League (IL)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Troy Johnston's three-run home run in the fifth inning powered the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to a 5-3 win over the Syracuse Mets for their eighth-straight win Wednesday night at NBT Bank Stadium.

With the game tied at two, Jacksonville (45-26) took the lead and would never look back in the top of the fifth. Albert Almora singled off Syracuse (29-42) starter Frankie Montas (L, 0-3). Jacob Berry followed with a walk and Johnston (7) clobbered a three-run homer, giving the Jumbo Shrimp a 5-2 advantage.

After five scoreless innings, the Mets flirted with a comeback in the bottom of the ninth. Jakson Reetz (8) started the inning with a solo shot off Jacksonville reliever John Rooney (S, 3), cutting the deficit to two. A walk coupled with a one-out single brought the potential winning run to the plate. Rooney struck out the next two batters, sealing the Jumbo Shrimp's eighth-straight win.

Syracuse opened the scoring in the bottom of the third. Yonny Hernández started the inning with a walk. A fielder's choice coupled with an error put runners on second and third. Drew Gilbert drove in Hernández with a sac fly, plating the first run of the game. Travis Jankowski advanced to third on the play and then scored on a sac fly from David Villar, doubling the lead for the Mets.

Jacksonville evened the game in the top of the fourth. Victor Mesa Jr. singled to start the frame. A stolen base coupled with an error put Mesa Jr. on third and he scored on a double from Graham Pauley. Two batters later, Matt Mervis drove in Pauley with a sac fly, tying the game at two.

Jacksonville and Syracuse continue their series with Thursday's 6:35 p.m. contest. LHP Adam Laskey (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his first start for the Jumbo Shrimp and the Mets will counter with RHP Brandon Sproat (3-5, 5.31 ERA) Coverage begins at 6:20 p.m. on ESPN 690 and espn690.com.

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