Mahoney to Jacksonville
July 1, 2018 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Miami Marlins announced a transaction that impacts their Double-A affiliate Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp roster prior to tonight's games against the Montgomery Biscuits at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville at 1:05 p.m.
Right-handed pitcher Kolton Mahoney has been transferred from Triple-A New Orleans to Jacksonville. Mahoney started last night for the Baby Cakes, allowing six runs on eight hits with four walks and five strikeouts, taking a loss against the Oklahoma City Dodgers. Mahoney previously pitched in 17 games and made seven starts for the Jumbo Shrimp, going 3-3 with a 3.33 ERA in 54 innings of work.
The Jumbo Shrimp will continue their series with Montgomery in a doubleheader at 1:05 p.m. Sunday. Gates open at 12:30 p.m. for Baptist Health Sunday Family FUNday. Kids activities will be in the Wolfson Children's Hospital Kids Zone. Between games, families can play catch on the field. Following the doubleheader, kids 12 and under can run the bases. For Navy Mutual Life Insurance Military Appreciation Day, veterans, active, retired and former military and their dependents receive free general admission or reserved tickets by showing an active military or veteran ID at the box office. The game is presented by Easy 102.9.
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