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Lopez Earns Third-Straight Brewers Minor League Pitcher of the Month Award

September 8, 2015 - Southern League (SL1)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release


BILOXI, MS - For the third-consecutive month, Biloxi Shuckers right-hander Jorge Lopez has been named the Milwaukee Brewers Minor League Pitcher of the Month. This time for the month of August. The 22-year-old from Caguas, Puerto Rico finished the final full month of the regular season, 3-1 with a 1.03 ERA (4 ER/35.0 IP), 36 strikeouts, 12 walks and held the opposition to a .188 batting average in five starts.

Lopez, the Southern League's Most Outstanding Pitcher concluded his fifth professional season 12-5 with a 2.26 ERA, in 24 starts, adding 137 strikeouts to 52 walks, holding opponents to a .205 batting average. Lopez set personal career-highs this season in wins, innings pitched (143.1), strikeouts and ERA.

The Brewers second round selection in 2011 finished second in the Southern League in ERA, .01 behind teammate Tyler Wagner. He finished tied for first in the league wins, third in strikeouts, first in WHIP (1.10) and first in opponents' batting average. He also allowed the fewest baserunners, per 9-innings pitched at 10.05.

In 15 starts since June 2, Lopez went 9-3 with a 1.54 ERA (5th in MiLB) (17 ER/99.2 IP), 94 strikeouts, 30 walks, 0.97 WHIP (10th in MiLB) and .193 opponents' batting average (5th in MiLB).

Lopez and the Biloxi Shuckers will open the best-of-five Southern League South Division Series on Thursday night at MGM Park against the second half South Division Champ, Pensacola Blue Wahoos. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 pm. The Shuckers finished with the best overall record in the Southern League at 78-59 and pitching staff led the league with a 3.25 ERA.

Playoff Tickets On-Sale: Biloxi Shuckers Southern League South Division Series playoff tickets are on sale. Fans can purchase playoff tickets online through biloxishuckers.com, ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or visiting the MGM Park box office. The Southern League South Division first half champions will host game one and two of the best-of-5 series against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at 7:10 p.m., Thursday and Friday at MGM Park.

Following the game on Friday, there will be post-game fireworks. The Shuckers have also partnered with First Command Financial Services to recognize a member from the Biloxi Fire and Police Departments as well as a member of the Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, and Coast Guard. These seven individuals and their family members will be thanked on field before the game and participate in the game's honorary first pitch ceremony. To purchase playoff tickets directly, CLICK HERE.

In addition to purchasing tickets at the MGM Park Box Office or CLICKING HERE, fans may also use the options listed below from Ticketmaster. In order to purchase tickets over the phone, please call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000. The MGM Park Box Office does not process any phone sales. All phone sales must be made through Ticketmaster with the number provided. In order to purchase tickets online, please visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.BiloxiShuckers.com. Tickets may also be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets. Please visit www.ticketmaster.com for additional locations in your area. ** There are no refunds or exchanges for individual game tickets**

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