Pair of Home Runs, Four-Run Third Propels Jacksonville to Tuesday Win
IL Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Pair of Home Runs, Four-Run Third Propels Jacksonville to Tuesday Win

Published on September 2, 2025 under International League (IL)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Two solo home runs and a big third inning helped the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp defeat the Charlotte Knights, 6-1, Tuesday from Truist Field.

Tied 1-1 in the third, Jack Winkler led off the inning with a walk. Shane Sasaki was hit by a pitch and Maximo Acosta lined a single, loading up the bases. Following a popout, Winkler scored on Joe Mack's fielder's choice, giving Jacksonville (78-54, 31-26) a 2-1 lead. With runners at the corners, Deyvison De Los Santos ripped an RBI double. Nathan Martorella followed with a two-run knock, making it 5-1.

Leading by four in the sixth, Kemp Alderman (2) clobbered a one-out solo home run, extending the Shrimp's lead to 6-1.

Jacksonville struck first in the series opener. Acosta (13) smashed a leadoff home run, giving the Jumbo Shrimp a 1-0 lead in the first inning.

Charlotte (59-73, 23-34) answered in the bottom of the first. Corey Julks (14) crushed a leadoff home run, evening the score at one.

Janson Junk dazzled in his MLB rehab start. The righty tossed five innings of one-run baseball, striking out eight batters in the win.

Jacksonville and Charlotte continue their series with a doubleheader on Wednesday beginning at 5:05 p.m. LHP Robby Snelling (3-2, 1.38 ERA) will start for the Jumbo Shrimp in game one and RHP Morgan McSweeney (3-1, 2.25 ERA) will start game two. RHP Sean Burke (0-2, 10.80 ERA) will counter for the Knights in game one. Coverage begins at 4:50 p.m. on Bally Live, MLB.tv, MiLB.tv, ESPN 690 AM and ESPN690.com.

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).*Playoff packages are already on sale.

Check out the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



International League Stories from September 2, 2025


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central