RECAP: Pratt's First Inning Home Run Sets Stage for Shuckers Dominant 10-4 Win

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RECAP: Pratt's First Inning Home Run Sets Stage for Shuckers Dominant 10-4 Win

May 13, 2025 - Southern League (SL)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release


Cooper Pratt at bat for the Biloxi Shuckers
Cooper Pratt at bat for the Biloxi Shuckers
(Biloxi Shuckers, Credit: Olivia Potts)

BILOXI, MS - The Biloxi Shuckers (21-13) tied their season high with 10 runs and 11 walks in a dominant 10-4 win over the Montgomery Biscuits (18-15) at Riverwalk Stadium on Tuesday night. With the win, the Shuckers extended their win streak to six consecutive games and have won 20 of their last 26 since a 1-7 start.

Cooper Pratt got the Shuckers on the board three batters in with a three-run home run to right, his fourth of the season. The Biscuits responded in the bottom of the first when a double play brought home Homer Bush Jr. from third, making it 3-1. Brock Wilken then tattooed a ball off the batter's eye in center in the third for a two-run home run, making it 5-1. The home run, Wilken's league-leading ninth of the season, travelled 427 feet and was off the bat at 107 MPH. The Biscuits made it 5-2 in the bottom of the inning with an RBI single from Will Simpson.

In the sixth, an RBI single to center from Garrett Spain, a sacrifice fly from Luke Adams and a bases-loaded walk from Luis Lara made it 8-2. Adams struck again in the eighth with a 412-foot blast off the scoreboard in left-center, making it 9-2. The lead stretched to 10-2 in the ninth when a wild pitch brought Luis Lara home from third. The Biscuits made it 10-4 in the bottom of the ninth with an RBI double from Cooper Kinney and an RBI single from Colton Ledbetter.

Nate Peterson (4-2) earned the win after 3.0 shutout relief innings while Jacob Watters (1-4) took the loss. Mark Manfredi also starred for the Shuckers in relief with a perfect eighth inning and three strikeouts. At the plate, Luke Adams (2-for-4), Cooper Pratt (2-for-3) and Darrien Miller (2-for-4) each recorded multi-hit performances.

The Shuckers return to action on Wednesday against the Biscuits at Riverwalk Stadium at 6:35 p.m. Coleman Crow (0-0, 2.08) is slated to start for the Shuckers against Duncan Davitt (3-2, 2.81) for the Biscuits,. Fans can listen live on the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network with pregame coverage beginning at 6:15 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.

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Cooper Pratt at bat for the Biloxi Shuckers
Cooper Pratt at bat for the Biloxi Shuckers
(Olivia Potts)		   



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