SL1 Mississippi Braves

M-Braves Defeat Blue Wahoos 2-1 in Extra-Innings Walk-Off Fashion

Published on July 14, 2018 under Southern League (SL1)
Mississippi Braves News Release


PEARL, MS - The Mississippi Braves (12-11, 41-52) defeated the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (15-8, 45-46) by a final score of 2-1 on Saturday night. For the M-Braves, it was their second consecutive extra-innings walk-off victory against the Blue Wahoos after coming away with a 3-2 victory on Friday night. The M-Braves are now 7-0 at home in Saturday night contests.

M-Braves starter, Ricardo Sanchez gave the M-Braves a valiant effort on the mound as he matched his career high for the amount of innings pitched in a single game after tossing 7.0 in Saturday night's contest. Sanchez concluded his night by allowing just four hits, issuing two walks and striking out six in 7.0 innings of shutout baseball.

Right fielder, Tyler Neslony put the M-Braves on top 1-0 in the bottom of the first inning after smacking a solo home run well over the right field wall. Neslony's home run in the bottom of the second inning was his second of the 2018 season.

The M-Braves held a 1-0 lead until the top of the eighth inning when Pensacola tied the game 1-1 via a ground ball single by Jose Siri followed by a throwing error from M-Braves shortstop, Ray-Patrick Didder.

With the score tied 1-1 at the end of regulation, the M-Braves and the Blue Wahoos took the game to extra innings for the second consecutive night. With Didder at the plate and Connor Lien aboard third base, the M-Braves claimed their second extra-innings walk-off victory over the Blue Wahoos when Lien scored the game winning run after the failed pickoff attempt from Pensacola catcher, Chris Okey.

Mississippi relief pitcher, Chad Sobotka (2-3, 2.08) earned the win after tossing two scoreless innings and recording three strikeouts. Pensacola reliever, Carlos Navas (3-1, 3.11) suffered the loss.

The M-Braves and the Blue Wahoos will meet again on Sunday, July 15 at 5:00 p.m. (CST) in game four of the five-game series at Trustmark Park. Mississippi currently leads the series 2-1. LHP Bruce Zimmermann (2-0, 1.45) will get the start for the M-Braves on Sunday night. Zimmermann will go toe-to-toe with Pensacola RHP Wyatt Strahan (6-8, 6.47.)

Promotions for Sunday's game will include, Kids Run the Bases presented by Launch Trampoline Park (kids 14 and under may run the bases following the game) and Mugshots FamilyFest Sunday presented by Mugshots Grill & Bar (4 Dugout Level seats, 4 hot dogs/hamburgers, 4 16 oz. soft drinks, 4 bags of peanuts/popcorn, 4 M-Braves caps, 2 game programs and FREE Fun Zone wristbands. ALL FOR ONLY $62. Additional tickets with extras are $18 each. AVAILABLE AT THE BOX OFFICE ONLY. CALL OR STOP BY.)

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