SL1 Biloxi Shuckers

Regular Season Ends with Franchise-Best 82nd Win

Published on September 3, 2019 under Southern League (SL1)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release


BIRMINGHAM, AL - A five-run sixth inning in Monday's regular-season conclusion distanced the Biloxi Shuckers (82-57, 41-28 2nd Half) to a 6-1 win over the Birmingham Barons (64-72, 37-30 2nd Half) at Regions Field. The win marks the 82nd of the season for the 2019 club, setting a new franchise-high mark, passing the 2018 Shuckers that finished 81-59.

Monday's action was opened with dominant work on the mound from starter Drew Rasmussen. The right-hander cruised to three scoreless no-hit innings while striking out five and issuing a lone walk in the first inning. Held scoreless over three innings by John Parke, Weston Wilson tagged Vince Arobio (L, 3-2) for a triple in the fourth, and scored on a single by Joantgel Segovia.

Despite stranding a pair of runners in the fifth, Cooper Hummel was plunked on the foot to reach base safely for a 25th straight game. The on-base streak ties the longest in franchise history, set by Garrett Cooper during the 2016 season.

Arobio recorded a pair of outs in the sixth before Alexander Alvarez notched a two-run single to spark a five-run rally. Clayton Andrew's lined a hit into center field and Luis Aviles Jr. followed with a single to score Alvarez for a 4-0 advantage. Hummel and Hinojosa then connected for RBI singles, linking for a stretch of five straight two-out hits to secure a 6-0 cushion.

Placed in a relief role for the first time, Bowden Francis (W, 7-8) carried a combined no-hitter into the sixth inning, but surrendered a leadoff home run to Luis Valuenzuela to end the bid. Spotted a 6-1 lead in the seventh, Luis Contreras (S, 1) allowed three hits across three shutout innings in his Double-A debut to earn the save.

The Shuckers now embark to the 2019 Southern League Playoffs and are set to face the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in the South Division Championship Series beginning on Wednesday, September 4. Biloxi will send RHP Alec Bettinger (0-0, 0.00) to the mound and Pensacola's starter is still TBA. The game can be heard locally in Biloxi on Cruisin' WGCM AM 1240/100.9 FM, TuneIn Radio or the MiLB First Pitch App and can be seen on MiLB.TV. Fans can save $10 off their subscription when they use the promo code 'Shuckers' at checkout.

With the 2020 Southern League schedule announced, Shuck Nation Memberships for the 2020 season are available by calling 228-233-3465 or by visiting the Biloxi Shuckers front office. The Biloxi Shuckers will host Game 1 and Game 2 of the South Division Championship Series on September 4 & 5 at MGM Park. Tickets for all six potential playoff games at MGM Park are on sale now.

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