SL1 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Reggie homers Suns to win

Published on July 3, 2003 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Reggie Abercrombie hit two go-ahead home runs as the Suns beat the Greenville Braves, 5-3, on Thursday in front of 10,326 fans at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.

Abercrombie broke a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the eighth, smashing a two-run home run off Braves reliever Ray Aguilar (0-2) which sailed into the packed left field berm area. It was the second of two home runs for Abercrombie, who put the Suns ahead 2-1 with a solo shot in the fourth inning.

Suns starter Heath Totten pitched 7-2/3 innings, allowing home runs to James Jurries and Pete Orr. He left the game tied 3-3. Reliever Jose Diaz (1-0) earned the win while closer Jason Frasor retired the final two batters to earn his fifth save in as many opportunities.

Abercrombie and Shane Victorino each had three hits to lead the Suns (38-46 overall, 7-8 second half). Ramon Castro had two hits to pace the Braves (39-45, 3-12).

Right-hander Edwin Jackson (3-6, 3.52 ERA) is scheduled to face Birmingham Barons lefty Neal Cotts (8-2, 1.84) at 6 p.m. Central at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Ala.

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