SL1 Mississippi Braves

Shuckers Blank M-Braves on Monday Night

Published on June 4, 2019 under Southern League (SL1)
Mississippi Braves News Release


PEARL, MS - The Mississippi Braves (25-30) dropped their second-straight to the Biloxi Shuckers (33-24) on Monday night at Trustmark Park, 3-0. The shutout loss was the seventh suffered this season.

Tucker Davidson (L, 2-4) brought a league-leading 1.49 ERA into his 11th start of the season on Monday night. Davidson struck out three over two scoreless innings before Biloxi touched the scoreboard in the third inning.

Biloxi leadoff hitter Luis Avilles Jr. singled with one out and then freshly named Southern League Hitter of the Week, Trent Grisham blasted a two-run homer to right, placing the Shuckers up 2-0. Jake Gatewood followed with a solo homer to left, and it was 3-0. Grisham reached base safely in all four plate appearances.

Those were the only blemishes in Davidson's outing. The 23-year-old left-hander gave up three runs on seven hits over 5.0 innings with two walks and four strikeouts. He ends the night still leading the league with a 1.82 ERA.

Shuckers' starter Johan Bellisario (W, 5-0) held the M-Braves off the scoreboard over 6.0 innings on three hits walking one and striking out six, earning his fifth win.

Andres Santiago worked 2.0 shutout innings behind Davidson, and Jeremy Walker and Josh Graham dealt scoreless innings to finish a great night for the bullpen.

Alejandro Salazar went 2-for-4 at the plate, and Jonathan Morales was 2-for-3 with a double. Salazar has four hits through the first two games in the series. The M-Braves had more opportunities at the plate on Monday, finishing 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position. In two games, they are 0-for-16 over the first two games.

The middle game of the five-game series is on Tuesday night at Trustmark Park. RHP Jasseel De La Cruz (1-1, 4.91) starts for the M-Braves against RHP Trey Supak (6-2, 1.85) for the Shuckers. First pitch is set for 6:35 pm with coverage beginning at 6:20 pm on 103.9 WYAB, TuneIn Radio, MiLB First Pitch app. and MiLB.TV (subscription required).

Tuesday's Promotions:

Bark In The Park presented by Camp Bow Wow - All Tuesday evening games will be "Bark in the Park" at Trustmark Park because four legs are better than two! Thanks to Camp Bow Wow, bring your pup for free and enjoy the game from anywhere in the ballpark.

Tupelo Tuesday - "Ain't Nothin But a 2-for-1 Dog" courtesy of Polk's Meat Products. 16 oz fountain sodas are also 2-for-1. Fans can exchange their Polk's Meat products label at the Trustmark Park Box Office for 2-for-1 tickets for all Tuesday home games (excludes Suite and Club Level tickets).

Mail Carrier and Delivery Person's Night - All mail carriers and delivery people receive $2 admission for up to 4 guests with badge or ID! Enjoy $3 domestic beers, $4 import beers and $5 wine.

The Mississippi Braves are the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Since the inaugural 2005 season, 139 M-Braves have gone on to Major League Baseball. The M-Braves have made postseason play four times and went on to win the Southern League Championship in 2008. Stop by Trustmark Park or call 888-BRAVES4 Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. For the latest news and updates, visit mississippibraves.com or connect with @mbraves on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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