SL1 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Shuckers Edge Jumbo Shrimp 2-1

Published on August 6, 2018 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


BILOXI, Miss. - The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (17-27, 45-67) fell to the Biloxi Shuckers (24-20, 64-49) by a 2-1 score in the final game of the five-game series at MGM Park on Monday night.

Jacksonville right-handed relief pitcher Reilly Hovis (0-2) took the loss, allowing the go-ahead run to score in the bottom of the eighth. Biloxi right-handed relief pitcher Jeff Ames (1-0) earned the win, while Jon Olczak earned the save with a scoreless ninth.

Justin Twine continued his hot hitting in the top of the third with a solo homer to left to give Jacksonville a 1-0 lead. The Shuckers answered in the bottom of the third as Trent Grisham hit a two-out RBI single up the middle to even the score at one.

The game remained tied until the bottom of the eighth. Pinch-hitter Corey Ray drew a one out walk, then a balk by Hovis moved him to second during Grisham's at-bat. Grisham then delivered an RBI single to center field to give the Shuckers a 2-1 lead, which would be the final.

Eric Jagielo led Jacksonville at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles in his final two at-bats. Jacksonville right-handed starting pitcher Cody Poteet had a no decision, working six innings where he only allowed a run on five hits with no walks and seven strikeouts.

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).

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