Middle Innings Haunt Jacksonville in 6-4 Loss
Published on August 15, 2025 under International League (IL)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Maximo Acosta smashed a home run, but the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp fell to the Norfolk Tides, 6-4, Friday from VyStar Ballpark.
Trailing 3-2 in the fourth, Jakson Reetz was hit by a pitch. With two outs and a runner at first, Jordyn Adams smashed a two-run home run, giving Norfolk (50-64, 20-21) a 4-3 lead.
The Tides added to their lead in the fifth. Emmanuel Rivera laced a leadoff single. Following a flyout, TT Bowens and José Barrero worked back-to-back walks to load the bases. With the bases juiced, Terrin Vavra drew a third straight walk, scoring Rivera from third. Reed Trimble was then hit by a pitch, forcing home the sixth run of the night for Norfolk.
Behind 6-3 in the seventh, Johnny Olmstead walked to start the frame. Bennett Hostetler was hit by a pitch, putting two runners on for Jacksonville (71-46, 24-18). Following a strikeout, both runners advanced on a double steal. Joey Wiemer walked and with the bases loaded, Nathan Martorella popped a sacrifice fly, making it 6-4.
Norfolk struck first in the second. With one out, Vavra doubled and Trimble singled. Following a strikeout, Adams cracked a two-run triple, making it 2-0.
Jacksonville answered in the bottom of the second. Joe Mack lined a leadoff single. With a runner at first, Acosta (12) clobbered a two-run blast, tying the game. Following the home run, Jack Winkler singled and stole second. After Norfolk recorded back-to-back strikeouts, Shane Sasaki ripped an RBI single, giving the Jumbo Shrimp a 3-2 lead.
Jacksonville and Norfolk continue their series on Friday at 6:35 p.m. RHP Ryan Gusto (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will toe the rubber for the Shrimp and RHP Carson Ragsdale (1-0, 0.00) starts for the Tides. Coverage begins at 6:20 p.m. on Bally Live, MLB.tv, MiLB.tv, ESPN 690 AM and ESPN690.com.
Gates open at 5 p.m. for Giveaway Saturday! The first 2000 people to enter the Main Gate at the Baptist Health Centerfield Plaza will receive a Jumbo Shrimp pickleball paddle, courtesy of First Watch.
International League Championship Series: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp clinched the first half of the 2025 season with a 47-28 record and will host the International League Championship series at VyStar Ballpark from September 23-24, 25(If necessary).
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