RECAP: Lara Reaches Base 3 Times in Shuckers Loss to Barons

July 12, 2025 - Southern League (SL)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release

Biloxi Shuckers outfielder Luis Lara
(Biloxi Shuckers, Credit: Demetrius Hill)

The Barons opened the scoring in the second with a solo home run from Caden Connor, his second in as many games. They extended the lead to 3-0 in the third with a two-RBI single from Ryan Galanie to center. The Shuckers struck back in the third with back-to-back doubles from Luis Lara and Mike Boeve, with Boeve's making it 3-1. In the fourth, Rikuu Nishida extended the lead to 5-1 with a two-RBI single to center. Later in the inning, Ryan Galanie lined an RBI single to left and a sacrifice fly from Jacob Gonzalez scored Nishida from third, making it 7-1. The next inning, an RBI double to left from Colby Smelley scored Mario Camilletti, making it 8-1. The Barons scored their final run of the night with a bases-loaded walk to Mario Camilletti in the sixth, making it 9-1.

In the eighth, the Shuckers struck back with an RBI single from Matthew Wood, a fielder's choice from Garrett Spain and an RBI groundout from Jeremy Vargas, making it 9-4. In the ninth, a throwing error from Jordan Mikel into the dugout allowed Luis Lara to score from second, making it 9-5.

Riley Gowens (6-4) earned the win for the Barons while K.C. Hunt (4-6) took the loss for the Shuckers. At the plate, Luis Lara became the third Southern League player to reach 50 walks this season, drawing two in five plate appearances. He also recorded his 23 rd double this season, extending his Southern League lead.

The series and nine-game homestand is set to conclude on Sunday with first pitch scheduled for 1:05 p.m. in the final game before the All-Star Break. Alexander Cornielle (3-5, 3.62) is scheduled to start for the Shuckers against Jake Palisch (5-3, 1.83) for the Barons. Fans can also purchase a Sunday Fun Day Package with four tickets, hot dogs, chips, and drinks for $76 plus $19 for each additional ticket. Fans can also bring their Shuckers gear over to the Shuckers Shop before the game to get it autographed and say hello to some of their favorite players. The first 150 fans will receive a Shuckers poster presented by Mele Printing and fans can stay after the game for a catch on the field. Fans can listen live on the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network with pregame coverage beginning at 12:45 p.m.

Fans can save up to 50% off day-of-game pricing by securing their 2025 Shuck Nation membership today. Shuck Nation memberships, Flex Plans and group outings are available now by visiting biloxishuckers.com, the ballpark offices and by calling (228) 233-3465. Fans can also receive more information regarding the full promotion schedule and single-game tickets on the Shuckers website.

Biloxi Shuckers outfielder Luis Lara (Demetrius Hill)

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