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Shuckers Take Series Advantage with 9-0, Two-Hit Shutout of BayBears

August 25, 2015 - Southern League (SL1)
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BILOXI, MS - Adrian Houser didn't need much run support on Tuesday night against the Mobile BayBears, but the Biloxi Shuckers put on a hit parade anyway, shutting out Mobile, 9-0, in front of a crowd of 2,118 at MGM Park. The nine-run outburst was the most runs Biloxi had put up in a game since scoring 10 against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos on July 26, while the pitching locked down its 14th shutout of the season.

The Shuckers take a 2-1 series advantage, while Houser and two Biloxi relievers held Mobile to just two hits and four total baserunners, not allowing a BayBear to reach second base. In the win, Biloxi went 4-for-10 with runners in scoring position.

Biloxi (30-27) jumped out to an early lead with a two-out rally in the first against Johnny Shuttlesworth (0-1). Nathan Orf (1x2, 2 R, 3 BB) drew a walk after Yadiel Rivera (2x5, RBI, 2 R) and Orlando Arcia (1x5, R) were retired to start the frame, and Josh Fellhauer (2x2, 3 RBI, 2 BB) came through with a run-scoring single to left field to give the home team a quick, 1-0, lead.

Streaks continued for both Orf and Arcia on Tuesday evening. Orf would reach base safely four times, reaching in a 14th consecutive game and has also reached safely in 37 of his last 42 games. Arcia punched a single in the third to continue his hitting streak to nine games.

That lone run in the first would prove to be all Houser (3-0) needed en route to staying perfect as a Shucker. In seven innings, the Oklahoma native gave up two hits and walked two, but also struck out three and never allowed a runner past first base. Houser's line gave him his second quality start with Biloxi in five starts.

Nick Ramirez (1x4, HR, RBI, R) launched his first homerun since July 15 to extend the Shuckers' lead to 2-0 in the fifth. The offense continued to churn after the blast, pumping out three more runs to blow the game open for the Shuckers.

Victor Roache (0x2, 2 BB) walked right after the Ramirez dinger and Parker Berberet (3x4, HR, RBI, 2 R) singled to put two on for Houser. A failed sacrifice attempt resulted in Roache being thrown out at third, but Berberet took his spot at second while Houser reached first.

Mobile (31-25) went to the bullpen and selected Adam Miller to face Rivera, who greeted the reliever with a RBI single to right field to bring home Berberet to extend the lead to 3-0, while moving Houser over to third. After a hard line out by Arcia, Houser would come in to score on a wild pitch to Orf. A high throw to Miller covering the plate allowed Rivera to scoot into third. Orf walked in front of Fellhauer, who promptly deposited an RBI single into left, bringing home Rivera for a 5-0 advantage.

The Shuckers added onto the lead with a three-spot in the seventh, and added another in the eighth on Berberet's first homerun of the season.

Manny Barreda worked a perfect ninth and collected a strikeout, and Martin Viramontes had a clean ninth with two strikeouts to secure the shutout.

The Shuckers go for the series victory on Wednesday night at MGM Park. LHP Josh Hader (1-2, 2.29) will take the wheel for Biloxi, while Mobile will have Braden Shipley (9-9, 3.61) work on the bump. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m., with coverage beginning at 6:25 p.m. on 1240-AM WGCM, 1580-AM WPMO 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.

Monday is Pass Christian and Long Beach Community Night: These communities will be recognized throughout the night and also be able to use unique promo codes for ticket specials. Contact the Shuckers administrative office for more details or to book a group at 228-233-3465. Promo Codes for residents: Pass Christian: PC26 | Long Beach: LB26 (ends at midnight on 8/25)

A total of seven regular season games remain on the home schedule, featuring the current five-game series' against the BayBears (ARI), Aug. 23-27 and Tennessee Smokies (CHC), Sept. 3-7. There will be post-game fireworks following the final Saturday and Sunday games of the regular season, Sept. 5-6. The 2015 regular season ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 7.

Playoff Tickets On-Sale: Biloxi Shuckers Southern League South Division Series playoff tickets are on sale now to the general public. Fans can purchase playoff tickets online through biloxishuckers.com, ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000 or visiting the MGM Park box office. The Southern League South Division first half champions will open the best-of-5 series against the South Division second half winner or division wildcard at 7:10 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10.

In addition to purchasing tickets at the MGM Park Box Office or CLICKING HERE, fans may also use the options listed below from Ticketmaster. In order to purchase tickets over the phone, please call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000. The MGM Park Box Office does not process any phone sales. All phone sales must be made through Ticketmaster with the number provided. In order to purchase tickets online, please visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.BiloxiShuckers.com. Tickets may also be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets. Please visit www.ticketmaster.com for additional locations in your area. ** There are no refunds or exchanges for individual game tickets**

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