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Shuckers Earn First Doubleheader Sweep in Franchise History Monday

May 18, 2015 - Southern League (SL1)
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HUNTSVILLE, AL - Playing a doubleheader against Jacksonville for the second straight day, starting pitching dominated both ends of Monday's twin bill, as the Shuckers swept the Suns 4-0 and 5-1 at Joe Davis Stadium in Huntsville. The two wins provide the Shuckers their first ever sweep of a doubleheader iand extend the winning streak to three games as well as the first series triumph during the month of May. The Shuckers also extend their first place lead over the Mississippi Braves to two games in the Southern League South Division standings. The Shuckers have spent 29 days of the inaugural season occupying the top spot in the South Division standings.

Over the doubleheader sweep, Biloxi pitching held the Suns to just one run on eight hits and posted its fifth shutout of the season in game one. The Shuckers improved to 5-6 in seven-innings games. The win also bettered its record against Jacksonville to 7-2 on the year.

Game 1: Shuckers 4, Suns 0

Jacob Barnes (W, 1-4) gave the bullpen some much-needed rest in a strong performance in game one, going five of the seven innings and allowing just four base runners on three hits and a walk. The righty from Fort Myers, FL allowed just one Suns' batter to reach scoring position.

Biloxi (23-16) got on the board with a bang in the fourth inning when Nick Ramirez (3x3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2B) blasted his seventh home run of the season out to right field, giving the Shuckers a 1-0 lead. Ramirez now ranks first in the Southern League with 30 RBIs and his seven long balls are tied for third.

The Shuckers opened up the floodgates in the fifth when Kyle Wren (1x4, R, SB) led off the frame with a single and moved up to second on a sacrifice bunt by Nick Shaw (0x2). That's when Biloxi started a doubles parade with Orlando Arcia (1x3, RBI, R, 2B), Ramirez and Michael Reed (2x2, RBI, 2B, BB, 2 SB) to add on three more runs and give the Shuckers a 4-0 cushion.

Damien Magnifico worked the final two frames and allowed one hit while striking out two.

Game 2: Shuckers 5, Suns 1

Hiram Burgos (W, 1-0) made his first start since being promoted from Class-A Advanced Brevard County, and the former big leaguer did not disappoint. After working an 11-pitch at-bat to lead off the game, Burgos got Kenny Wilson down on strikes and collected five more in his five innings of work. Burgos allowed one run on four hits while walking four in the outing.

Biloxi grabbed the lead on a RBI double by Parker Berberet (1x3, RBI, 2B) that brought home Brandon Macias (2x3, 2 RBI, 2 R, 3B) and gave the Shuckers a 1-0 lead.

The Shuckers struck for four more runs in the fifth, against reliever Brian Ellington, as Tyrone Taylor (2x3, R, 2B, BB) sparked the offense with a one-out double. After a walk to Ramirez, two batters later, Reed singled home Taylor to add insurance for Biloxi. Macias tripled to center scoring Ramirez and Reed to give the Shuckers a four-run advantage. Wren singled Macias home in the next at-bat to make it a 5-0 game. Wren has hit safely in 13 of his last 14 games. He has also reached safely in 18 of his last 19 games.

Jacksonville (15-23) got through to the Shuckers' pitching in the sixth inning on a RBI double by Viosergy Rosa that plated David Adams from first, which brought the Suns within four and forcing Burgos from the game.

Austin Ross (0.2 IP, SO) and Wirfin Obispo (IP, BB, SO) held down the Suns offense to finish the game and secure the sweep.

Arcia's double in game one, paired with a walk in game two, extended his on-base streak to 20 games, setting a new franchise record. The hitless performance in game two snapped his hitting streak at 10 games.

Biloxi will go for its fourth straight win on Tuesday night against the Suns, with LHP Hobbs Johnson (2-1, 2.56) taking on LHP Chipper Smith (2-1, 3.69). First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m., with coverage beginning at 6:25 p.m. on 1240-AM WGCM and the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network. Fans can also listen to the game using the TuneIn Radio app or by going to www.biloxishuckers.com.

Individual game tickets are on-sale now for the historic inaugural season of Shuckers baseball at MGM Park. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.biloxishuckers.com, www.ticketmaster.com, at the Shuckers Team Store or by calling 800-745-3000. Also fans can purchase season tickets, mini plans and group tickets by calling the Shuckers' administrative offices at (228) 233-3465.

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