M-Braves Drop Series Opener to Wahoos on Tuesday

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M-Braves Drop Series Opener to Wahoos on Tuesday

August 6, 2024 - Southern League (SL)
Mississippi Braves News Release


Mississippi Braves in action
Mississippi Braves in action
(Mississippi Braves, Credit: Wyatt Mason)

PEARL, MS -The Pensacola Blue Wahoos won game one of the six-game series over the Mississippi Braves on Tuesday night at Trustmark Park, 7-3.

Pensacola's offense produced 16 hits (14 singles) and 14 over the first five innings. After punching a run across in the first inning, the Wahoos capped off a three-run second inning to go up 4-0 with a two-run home run from Jacob Berry.

The M-Braves (16-18, 47-55) returned fire with three runs in the bottom of the second inning. Yolbert Sanchez reached on an error, and then Tyler Tolve, Keshawn Ogans, and Bryson Horne all singled. Ogans brought in one run, and Horne drove in two, making the score 4-3.

David Fletcher (L, 1-4) couldn't find a rhythm in his 11th Mississippi start. The knuckleballer gave up additional runs in the third and fourth innings and eventually left after giving up six runs on 14 hits in 5.0 innings, walking one and striking out one.

The Blue Wahoos (19-14, 57-44) tacked on an additional run in the seventh inning against reliever Jorge Juan and led 7-3. Jonathan Hughes turned in his fourth-straight scoreless relief appearance and struck out three, walking none over 2.0 innings. Hughes hasn't allowed a run in his last 7.0 innings.

Sanchez logged his second-straight multi-hit game, finishing 2-for-4 with a run scored. Ogans was 1-for-3 with a walk, run, and RBI and has reached base safely in 29 of his last 31 games.

Game two of the six-game series between the M-Braves and Blue Wahoos is on Wednesday night at Trustmark Park. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 pm with RHP Darius Vines (0-0, --) starting for Mississippi against LHP Luis Palacios (8-5, 4.76). Coverage begins at 6:20 pm on 102.1 The Box, Bally Live, and MiLB.tv.

Wednesday's Promotions:

First Responders Day: First Responders Wednesday offers FREE field-level or general admission tickets to first responders and emergency personnel, thanks to AMR.

Sport Your Colors Day: Wear your local youth team uniforms and sport your colors for FREE M-BRAVES TICKETS! As a thank you for your support, fans wearing local youth team gear can get free field-level tickets at the box office!

Web Wednesday: Half-price tickets (online only) for Club, Diamond, and Field Level Tickets. Click HERE to get the deal.

Happy Hour: Each Wednesday night game, ½ price select mixed drinks in the Farm Bureau Grill from gates open until 7.

Fans can purchase tickets by visiting mississippibraves.com or call the box office to book your group at 888-BRAVES4.

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