Sanger Homer Lifts BayBears by Jumbo Shrimp
Published on May 29, 2019 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Cody Poteet fired seven shutout innings and Brian Miller smacked three hits on Wednesday, but Brendon Sanger's ninth-inning home run lifted the Mobile BayBears to a 2-1 victory over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Fans enjoyed a Pure Barre yoga class on the field before the game and a Publix Corks & Forks.
Jacksonville (19-33) led 1-0 going to the ninth inning, Jumbo Shrimp reliever Dylan Lee (0-2) walked Connor Justus to start the ninth before Sanger bopped a two-run shot to put Mobile (20-31) up 2-1.
BayBears reliever Luis Madero (3-2) tossed five scoreless innings, striking out five against two hits and one walk to earn the win. Dario Beltre hurled a perfect ninth for his third save.
Poteet did not factor into the decision. The Jacksonville (20-32) starter scattered three hits and three walks with three strikeouts in his seven flawless innings.
With no score in the third, Magneuris Sierra singled with one out. After Sierra moved to second on a fielder's choice, Miller notched an RBI base hit for Jacksonville's only run.
Wednesday's winning raffle number of 1975105012 won a prize of $94.
The Jumbo Shrimp host Mobile in Thursday's 7:05 p.m. first pitch from the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. RHP Robert Dugger (5-5, 3.19 ERA) starts for Jacksonville against BayBears RHP Jesus Castillo (2-5, 4.01 ERA). Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on MiLB.tv, Sunny 102.3 FM, TuneIn and jaxshrimp.com.
On St. Vincent's HealthCare Military Appreciation Day, all active and retired military, veterans and their immediate families receive free general admission or reserved tickets to Thursday's game thanks to St. Vincent's HealthCare. Thursday's game is also a Thirsty Thursday presented by Budweiser. Fans can purchase $1 12 oz. and $2 24 oz. Budweiser draft products at the canopy near the Jacksonville Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Arlington Trail Rated Territory, Oasis concession stand behind Section 115 and right field bleachers, respectively. DJ Swagg and DJ MoneyGud from Power 106.1 will also provide music at the Budweiser Tiki Terrace.
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