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Shrimp Sweep BayBears 9-5, 5-0

July 31, 2018 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


MOBILE, Ala. - The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (14-24, 42-64) twice defeated the Mobile BayBears (14-23, 51-54) by scores of 9-5 and 5-0 in the second and third games of the five-game series at Hank Aaron Stadium on Monday night.

The Jumbo Shrimp won the first contest 9-5 that had been suspended due to rain Sunday in the bottom of the first inning, then topped the BayBears 5-0 in a seven-inning game. Jacksonville has won the first three games of the five-game set to claim a series victory, the first road series win since taking three of five at Birmingham from June 3-7.

Game One - Jumbo Shrimp defeat BayBears 9-5

Yesterday rain and lightning suspended the second game of the series with no score in the bottom of the first, and then in Monday's resumption of the contest Jacksonville won by a 9-5 score.

Jacksonville right-handed relief pitcher Jose Pena (2-3) earned the win, while BayBears right-handed relief pitcher Samil De Los Santos (1-1) took the loss. Jacksonville left-handed relief pitcher Miguel Del Pozo worked the final two innings in scoreless fashion to earn the save.

The BayBears broke through with the game's first run in the bottom of the fourth, when Unroe reached on a fielder's choice to score Zach Gibbons from third to put the lead at 1-0. Jacksonville quickly responded in the top of the fifth with Brian Schales hitting a two-run homer to left to grow the lead to 2-1. With two outs, Monte Harrison added to the fifth inning advantage with his RBI single to put the lead at 3-1. Jacksonville tacked on two more runs in the top of the sixth when a run scored as Eric Jagielo hit into a double play, then an RBI single by Justin Twine grew the lead to 5-1.

Mobile responded with a four-run bottom of the sixth. First against Poteet, Gibbons hit an RBI double to cut Jacksonville's lead to 5-2. With two outs and the bases loaded, Jack Kruger hit a three-run triple to center field to tie the game at 5-5. Jacksonville quickly went back in front in the top of the seventh on an RBI single by Chris Diaz to go back ahead 6-5. The Jumbo Shrimp added two more runs in the top of the eighth, with Twine contributing his second RBI single of the game, and then a Rodrigo Vigil sacrifice fly put the score at 8-5. The Shrimp scored in a fifth straight inning at the plate in the ninth when Jagielo added a sacrifice fly of his own to put the score at 9-5, which would be the final.

Cody Poteet had a no decision pitching in his 24th birthday, as he took over to begin the resumption in the bottom of the first and worked four and two-thirds innings where he allowed three runs (all earned) on six hits with five walks and four strikeouts.

Game Two - Jumbo Shrimp defeat BayBears 5-0 in Seven Innings

The Jumbo Shrimp earned a series win by winning the night cap 5-0 in seven innings behind a complete game shutout effort by right-handed starting pitcher Robert Dugger (3-5). Dugger, the Marlins No. 24 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, worked all seven innings in scoreless fashion where he allowed just three hits, walked one, and struck out four as he earns the first shutout victory of his career, and his second career complete game.

Mobile right-handed starting pitcher Jeremy Beasley (2-3) took the loss, working four and a third innings where he allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits with three walks and two strikeouts.

Jacksonville struck quickly in the top of the first, with Monte Harrison hitting an RBI double to put the score at 1-0 before a Brian Schales RBI groundout to third gave the Jumbo Shrimp a 2-0 lead. Schales also added a run in the top of the third with a sacrifice fly to put the lead at 3-0 Jumbo Shrimp. Twine continued his hot hitting in the fifth to grow the lead to 4-0 with an RBI single. An inning later in the top of the sixth, Schales with the bases loaded reached on an error and Diaz scored from third to put the lead at 5-0, which would be the final.

The Jumbo Shrimp and BayBears will continue their series with the fourth contest of the five-game set on Tuesday night at Hank Aaron Stadium at 7:35 p.m. eastern. Right-handed pitcher Max Duval (2-10, 7.29 ERA) will start for Jacksonville against a BayBears starter to be announced. Fans can listen to Monday's games on the Jumbo Shrimp Network presented by Community First, beginning at 7:20 p.m. eastern with the pregame show "Shrimp On Deck" locally on Sunny 102.3 FM, on the TuneIn Radio app, and www.jaxshrimp.com.

The Jumbo Shrimp return home on Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 7:05 p.m. against the Mississippi Braves. Gates open at 6 p.m. for Publix Corks & Forks Wednesday, when fans can purchase a game ticket and the opportunity to sample food, beer, and wine from Publix in the Safe Harbor Seafood Palm Tree Pavilion for $15 at tinyurl.com/jaxshrimpportal (password "PUBLIX"). Reserved tickets may be upgraded at the Pavilion or box office. That night's featured wine will also be available in your neighborhood Publix. Anyone who donates a canned food item at the box office can save $1 off a gameday ticket (limit $1 off per ticket).

ABOUT THE JUMBO SHRIMP: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp offer affordable family fun at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Their inaugural season garnered the Southern League's Don Mincher Organization of the Year, Promotional Trophy, and Jimmy Bragan Executive of the Year, won by General Manager Harold Craw. To experience the excitement with the terrific value of ticket and group options, call the Jumbo Shrimp at (904) 358-2846 or visit www.jaxshrimp.com.

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