Snelling's Gem Not Enough in 3-0 Loss
IL Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Snelling's Gem Not Enough in 3-0 Loss

Published on July 26, 2025 under International League (IL)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


DURHAM, N.C. - A career-night for Robby Snelling was not enough for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, who were shut out by the Durham Bulls 3-0 on Saturday at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Durham (61-38, 16-8) struck first. With two outs in the first, Bob Seymour (25) crushed a solo home run, making it 1-0 against Jacksonville (59-41, 12-13).

Leading by a run, Curtis Mead (3) smashed a solo blast in the fourth, extending Durham's lead, 2-0.

Durham's bats stayed hot in the seventh. With two outs, Tanner Murray (12) walloped a solo home run, making it 3-0.

Snelling was dominant in his outing. Despite the loss, the lefty struck out a career-high 11 batters over 6.2 innings of work. He did not walk a batter and ceded just two runs on four hits. The 11 strikeouts were the most by a Jacksonville pitcher since Trevor Rogers recorded 12 on August 25, 2022 against Norfolk.

Forrest Whitley (1-0) earned the win for Durham with 5.0 scoreless innings and nine strikeouts.

Jacksonville and Durham wrap up the series with Sunday's 5:05 p.m. first pitch at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. RHP Michael Petersen (0-1, 3.60 ERA) will toe the rubber for the Jumbo Shrimp and Connor Seabold (3-4, 6.00 ERA) will start for the Bulls. Coverage begins at 4:50 p.m. on ESPN 690 and ESPN690.com.

International League Championship Series: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp clinched the first half of the 2025 season with a 47-28 record and will host the International League Championship series at VyStar Ballpark from September 23-24, 25(If necessary).*Playoff packages are already on sale.

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