SL Biloxi Shuckers

Rodriguez, Martinez Homers Lead Shuckers to 6-4 Win

July 19, 2024 - Southern League (SL)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release


Biloxi Shuckers' Ernesto Martinez on game night
Biloxi Shuckers' Ernesto Martinez on game night
(Biloxi Shuckers, Credit: Sierra Gatz)

BILOXI, MS - Behind a two-run home run from Carlos Rodriguez and a solo shot over the scoreboard in right from Ernesto Martinez Jr., the Biloxi Shuckers (43-43, 13-6) earned a 6-4 win over the Montgomery Biscuits (48-40, 8-11) at Keesler Federal Park on Friday night. The win was Biloxi's league-leading 13 th win of the half.

The Shuckers took an early lead on a sacrifice fly from Adam Hall in the first, scoring Darrien Miller from third. Biloxi extended the lead to 3-0 in the second on Carlos Rodriguez's second home run of the year, a two-run shot to right. In the third, a solo shot from Ernesto Martinez Jr. cleared the scoreboard in right, making it 4-0.

The Biscuits answered with an RBI single in the fourth from Dominic Keegan and made it a one-run game with a two-run home run to left-center from Heriberto Hernandez a batter later. The Shuckers answered with an RBI groundout from Brock Wilken in the bottom of the inning, making it 5-3.

The teams traded runs in the seventh with a double-play that brought home a run for the Biscuits in the top of the inning. The Shuckers made it 6-4 with a sacrifice fly from Zavier Warren that drove in Adam Hall from third in the bottom of the inning.

Out of the bullpen, Craig Yoho worked a scoreless eighth for the Shuckers with two strikeouts and Justin Yeager earned his 10 th save of the season with a scoreless ninth, also with two strikeouts. Nick Merkel (5-4) earned the win for Biloxi while Duncan Davitt (0-1) took the loss for Montgomery.

Brett Wichrowski (1-0, 4.47) is set to start the middle game of the series on Saturday night against Trevor Martin (0-1, 4.30) for the Biscuits. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. at Keesler Federal Park. It's a special Shuck Yeah Saturday with Dino Night. Join the Shuckers on a prehistoric journey with a live appearance from Ed's Dinosaurs throughout the night. The first 1,000 fans will receive a Shuckers' Camo replica jersey presented by the Mississippi Forestry Commission. The Shuckers will also make a $2,000 donation to the Naval Construction Battalion at the Gulfport Seabee Base through the team's Heart of a Shucker Community Fund prior to first pitch. Fans can listen live on Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network with pregame coverage beginning at 5:45 p.m. from the Ground Zero Blues Club Broadcast Booth.

Fans can save up to 50% off day-of-game pricing by securing their 2024 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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Biloxi Shuckers' Ernesto Martinez on game night
Biloxi Shuckers' Ernesto Martinez on game night
(Sierra Gatz)		   



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