Shuckers on Verge of Division Title After Comeback 9-8 Win over Smokies
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Shuckers on Verge of Division Title After Comeback 9-8 Win over Smokies

Published on June 17, 2025 under Southern League (SL)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release


Biloxi Shuckers shortstop Cooper Pratt
Biloxi Shuckers shortstop Cooper Pratt
(Biloxi Shuckers, Credit: Demetrius Hill)

BILOXI, MS - The Biloxi Shuckers (39-25) saw their magic number fall to one with a comeback, 9-8, win over the Knoxville Smokies (30-33) at Keesler Federal Park on Tuesday night. The game saw the teams combine for 17 runs, 27 hits and nine extra-base hits. At three hours and 26 minutes, it also marked the Shuckers' longest game of the season. The Shuckers can clinch the First Half South Division title on Wednesday with a win or a Montgomery Biscuits loss.

The Shuckers struck first with two first-inning runs, coming on a balk that scored Mike Boeve and a Luis Lara RBI single. The Smokies cut the deficit in half in the second with an RBI double from Jaylen Palmer, making it 2-1. Mike Boeve extended the lead back to two for the Shuckers in the bottom half of the second with a double to left, scoring Luke Adams from first. In the third, the Smokies tied the game with an RBI single from BJ Murray and a hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded. Brock Wilken tied the Minor League Baseball home run lead in the bottom half with his 18 th home run of the year, a 372-foot blast to left, making it 4-3.

The Smokies tied the game again in the fifth with a solo home run from Pablo Aliendo. In the sixth, Garrett Spain gave the Shuckers the lead with an RBI single and Cooper Pratt drove in two with a double to center, making it 7-4. A bases-loaded walk to Jaylen Palmer in the seventh and a two-RBI Pedro Ramirez triple in the eighth tied the game at seven. Later in the eighth, Pablo Aliendo drove in a run with an RBI single, making it 8-7. In the bottom of the eighth, Mike Boeve tied the game with an RBI single to right before a Cooper Pratt sacrifice fly to center made it 9-8. In the ninth, Justin Yeager (2-3) locked down the win with a perfect inning and earned the win. Frankie Scalzo Jr. (2-2) took the loss.

At the plate, all nine batters reached and seven recorded hits for the Shuckers. Mike Boeve (3-for-5), Cooper Pratt (2-for-4) and Brock Wilken (2-for-4) recorded multi-hit performances for the Shuckers.

The series continues on Wednesday with first pitch at 6:35 p.m. Sam Armstrong (1-4, 4.79) is scheduled to start for the Smokies while the Shuckers have yet to announce their starter. It's Military Wednesday presented by Keesler Federal Credit Union, where all military personnel can receive a $3 discount on Dugout Box and Reserved Level tickets. Fans can also stop by the Corona Premier Tiki Bar from 5:15-6:35 for Happy Hour deals with $4 16oz Corona Premier, Corona Extra, Modelo, Pacifico, $6 High Noon and $8 well cocktails. It's also Bark in the Park. Fans and their four-legged friends can purchase tickets for $16 in advance and sit in dog-friendly Sections 117 and 119. Fans must sign a waiver for their pets to enjoy the game. Fans can listen live on the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network with pregame coverage beginning at 6:15 p.m.

Fans can save up to 50% off day-of-game pricing by securing their 2025 Shuck Nation membership today. Shuck Nation memberships, Flex Plans and group outings are available now by visiting biloxishuckers.com, the ballpark offices and by calling (228) 233-3465. Fans can also receive more information regarding the full promotion schedule and single-game tickets on the Shuckers website.

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Biloxi Shuckers shortstop Cooper Pratt
Biloxi Shuckers shortstop Cooper Pratt
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