Lara, Adams Record First Double-A Hits, Shuckers Fall in Finale to Blue Wahoos

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Lara, Adams Record First Double-A Hits, Shuckers Fall in Finale to Blue Wahoos

April 6, 2025 - Southern League (SL)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release


Biloxi Shuckers outfielder Luis Lara
Biloxi Shuckers outfielder Luis Lara
(Biloxi Shuckers, Credit: Olivia Potts)

PENSACOLA, FL - Despite a season-high six hits and four runs, the Biloxi Shuckers (0-3) were outdone by the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (3-0) in an 8-4 loss in the series finale at Blue Wahoos Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Seven of the nine starters for the Shuckers' reached base, including the first career Double-A hits for Luis Lara and Luke Adams.

The Blue Wahoos struck first against Shuckers' starter K.C. Hunt, taking a 3-0 lead in the first with a wild pitch, a balk and an RBI single from Shane Sasaki. The Shuckers, however, fought back with a wild pitch in the second, scoring Luke Adams from third. In the third, an error on a sacrifice fly from Cooper Pratt scored Luis Lara from third. Lara, who tallied a triple for his first Double-A hit, reached base three times, including two walks. The Shuckers tied the game later in the inning with an RBI single from Luke Adams, his first Double-A hit. In the fourth, an RBI double from Eric Brown Jr. gave the Shuckers their first lead of the series, 4-3.

Pensacola struck back in the fourth with an RBI single from Harrison Spohn and a two-run home run from Sam Praytor, making it 6-4. They extended the lead in the sixth with an RBI double from Shane Sasaki and a sacrifice fly from Johnny Olmstead, making it 8-6. Josh White (1-0) got the win while Tyler Bryant took the loss (0-1).

Four Shuckers reached base multiple times, including Luis Lara (1-for-3, 2 BB), Brock Wilken (2 BB), Luke Adams (1-for-3, 2 BB) and Zavier Warren (1-for-2, 2 BB). Out of the bullpen, Stiven Cruz struck out four consecutive batters over 2.1 innings in his Double-A debut. Will Childers continued his dominant start to the year with two perfect innings after a perfect frame on Friday. Justin Yeager, making his season debut, struck out a batter and needed just 11 pitches for a scoreless frame.

The Shuckers will return to Keesler Federal Park on Tuesday, April 8 at 6:05 p.m. with the team's home opener against the Columbus Clingstones. Abdiel Mendoza (8-12, 3.62 in '24) is set to start for the Shuckers while the Clingstones have yet to name a starter. Fans can celebrate the home opener with a Brett Phillips Shirsey presented by The Peoples Bank for the first 250 fans in celebration of the Shuckers' 10th anniversary season and a member of the Shuckers during our inaugural 2015 season. It's also Brew Crew Tuesday presented by Coors Light where fans can purchase a 20oz souvenir tumbler for $13 with $7 refills at the first and third-base Beer Gardens. Fans can listen live on the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network with pregame coverage beginning at 5:45 p.m. from the Ground Zero Blues Club Broadcast Booth.

Fans can save up to 50% off day-of-game pricing by securing their 2025 Shuck Nation membership today. Shuck Nation memberships, Flex Plans and group outings are available now by visiting biloxishuckers.com, the ballpark offices and by calling (228) 233-3465. Fans can also receive more information regarding the full promotion schedule and single-game tickets on the Shuckers website.t and recreational events.

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Biloxi Shuckers outfielder Luis Lara
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