SL Biloxi Shuckers

Smith Stars with Career-Best Start, Shuckers Drop Game to Blue Wahoos

Published on May 29, 2024 under Southern League (SL)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release


Biloxi Shuckers' Shame Smith on the mound
Biloxi Shuckers' Shame Smith on the mound
(Biloxi Shuckers, Credit: Jacob Myers)

BILOXI, MS - Despite a career-high five shutout innings on the mound from Shane Smith, the Biloxi Shuckers (18-29) were shut out for the second straight game against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (25-22), 1-0, at Shuckers Ballpark on Wednesday night.

Smith, making his third start of the year, starred early with four strikeouts to retire the first four batters faced. Despite a single in the second, Smith struck out six through three innings and kept Pensacola off the board. In the fourth, he worked around a walk and single to stand two. An inning later, he worked around a double with two fielder's choices, becoming the fourth Shuckers' pitcher to throw at least five shutout innings with six-plus strikeouts this year.

The game stayed scoreless into the ninth when Paul McIntosh led off the inning with a double and Bennett Hostetler hit an RBI single to left, making it 1-0. In the bottom of the ninth, Matt Pushard retired the Shuckers in order, locking down the win.

Pushard (2-1) earned the win while Adam Seminaris (0-2) took the loss for Biloxi despite allowing one run on two hits with four strikeouts over four innings.

The series continues with Thirsty Thursday presented by PBR, Coca-Cola and Kicker108. First pitch is slated for 6:35 p.m. at Shuckers Ballpark on Thursday. Jacob Misiorowski (0-1, 2.55) is set to start for Biloxi against Evan Fitterer (3-3, 3.74) for Pensacola. Fans can enjoy $2 PBR cans, drafts, hot dogs and Coca-Cola products. There are also $4 draft beer specials on Miller Lite and Coors Light at the first and third-base Beer Gardens. Fans can also cash in on almost 60% savings with the Thirsty Thursday Deal which includes a Reserved Level ticket and two drink vouchers for $16 in advance. Fans can listen live on Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network with pregame coverage beginning at 6:15 p.m. from the Ground Zero Blues Club Broadcast Booth.

Fans can save up to 50% off day-of-game pricing by securing their 2024 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' Shame Smith on the mound
Biloxi Shuckers' Shame Smith on the mound
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