SL1 Biloxi Shuckers

Roache Drives in Three, But Shuckers Fall, 6-4, to Blue Wahoos

Published on July 22, 2015 under Southern League (SL1)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release


PENSACOLA, FL - The Shuckers fell behind early on Wednesday night at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium and could not overcome the red-hot Blue Wahoos, falling 6-4. Biloxi pitching combined to walk 10 Pensacola batters and allowed three unearned runs to score. Pensacola is 16-10 in the second half, tied for the South Division lead and have won 10-straight home games.

Pensacola jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead on a solo home run by Bryson Smith on the first pitch of the game by Johnny Hellweg (0-3). The Blue Wahoos added two more in the second without the benefit of a hit, utilizing four walks, a sacrifice bunt, an error and a hit by pitch to extend the lead to three.

Biloxi scratched across a run in the second to cut the deficit to one. Michael Reed (2x2, 2 R, 2 BB) started the inning with a single and advanced to second on a wild pitch. Victor Roache (2x4, HR, 3 RBI, R, 2B) drove in the base runner from second with a double to get the Shuckers on the board.

Pensacola increased its lead to four with two more runs in the third. Back-to-back doubles by Juan Duran and Ryan Wright plated the fourth run of the game, and a walk to Juan Perez ended the night for Hellweg. Derek Eitel (IP, H) came out of the bullpen and allowed an RBI single for the fifth run of the game to score for the Blue Wahoos.

The Shuckers would not go down quietly, plating three runs in the fourth to get within a run. Reed started the frame with a walk and Roache blasted his fourth home run as a Shucker over the left field wall, one out later to pull Biloxi within two. A free pass to Parker Berberet (0x3, R, BB) and a double by Adam Weisenburger (1x4, 2B) placed the tying run in scoring position for pinch hitter Brandon Macias (0x1, RBI), who grounded out to third, scoring Berberet.

The Blue Wahoos added another run in the seventh on a RBI double by Ryan Wright to give Pensacola a 6-4 advantage.

Wandy Peralta (6-7) earned the win, allowing four runs on five hits, three walks and five strikeouts in five innings. Kyle McMyne (SV, 7) worked the final two innings and allowed a hit while striking out two for his seventh save.

The Shuckers look to rebound on Thursday night in game two of the five-game series against the Blue Wahoos. RHP Brooks Hall (7-5, 4.72) will toe the rubber for Biloxi, while Pensacola will send out RHP Daniel Wright (6-7, 4.57). First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m., with coverage beginning at 6:20 p.m. on 1240-AM WGCM, 1580-AM WPMO and the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network. Fans can also listen to the game using the TuneIn Radio app or by going to www.biloxishuckers.com.

The Shuckers return to MGM Park for a five-game series with the Jackson Generals (SEA) from July 28-August 1. The homestand features a special appearance by the ZOOperstars on Friday, July 31.

In addition to purchasing tickets at the MGM Park Box Office or CLICKING HERE, fans may also use the options listed below from Ticketmaster. In order to purchase tickets over the phone, please call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000. The MGM Park Box Office does not process any phone sales. All phone sales must be made through Ticketmaster with the number provided.

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