SL1 Biloxi Shuckers

Shuckers 2, Tennessee 1 () Wilkerson Delivers Shuckers a Win

Published on May 28, 2017 under Southern League (SL1)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release


KODAK, TN - The Biloxi Shuckers snapped a five-game losing streak and avoided a sweep on Sunday with a 2-1 victory over the Tennessee Smokies. With their win and a Pensacola loss, the Shuckers are back within two games of first place in the Southern League South.

Reigning Southern League Pitcher of the Week Aaron Wilkerson, (W, 4-2) led the way, delivering 6.2 innings of one-run ball and tying a season high with nine strikeouts. Over Wilkerson's last three starts, he's allowed just five runs over 20.2 innings with two walks and 24 strikeouts.

The Smokies pushed across the first run of the afternoon in the fourth inning when Charcer Burks's single was followed by a David Bote double and Yasiel Balaguert sacrifice fly. Wilkerson would allow only two other hits in his outing, keeping his team in the game.

After struggling through five innings against Tennessee's Duane Underwood Jr. (L, 4-3), the Shuckers broke through in the sixth inning. Johnny Davis doubled, and Mauricio Dubon took his place on the bases with a fielder's choice. Dustin DeMuth followed with a double of his own to put runners on second and third. After Michael Choice struck out on a pitch in the dirt, Dubon timed up the catcher's throw to first and scored the tying run. DeMuth would give his team the lead a moment later by scampering home on a wild pitch.

Tayler Scott finished the seventh and eighth after Wilkerson reached his pitch limit, and Knoxville, TN native Matt Ramsey (S, 13) recovered from his loss on Saturday to pitch a scoreless ninth. Ramsey leads the league with 13 saves.

The Shuckers have an off day on Monday as they recover from their long journey back from Tennessee, and return to MGM Park on Tuesday night to begin a series against the Mobile BayBears (LAA). Taylor Jungmann is scheduled to oppose Alex Blackford in the opener. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 pm, with the Beau Rivage Pregame Show starting at 6:15 pm on Cruisin' WGCM AM-1240/FM-100.9 and the Shuckers Radio Network. The game will also be available at biloxishuckers.com, MiLB.TV and TuneIn Radio.

The Shuckers homestand opens with great promotions at MGM Park: Two-For-Tuesday presented by Polk's Meat Products - The Shuckers will offer $2 Polk's hot dogs on Tuesdays this season, and fans can bring in their Polk's Meat Products label to the MGM Park box office and receive a buy one, get one box or reserved level ticket!

The homestand continues with All-You-Can-Eat Wednesday on May 31, Thirsty Thursday presented by Yuengling, Coca-Cola and Kicker 108 on June 1, Breast Cancer Awareness Night and Jersey Auction for Favre4Hope and Memorial Hospital Foundation and Pink T-Shirt Giveaway courtesy of Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Friday, June 2. The homestand concludes on Saturday, June 3 with a country music themed Post-Game Fireworks Extravaganza!

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