SL1 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Suns Fall Short to Braves 3-2

Published on May 22, 2015 under Southern League (SL1)
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Suns (15-26) had a late two-run eighth inning rally to get to within a run, but fell just short to the Mississippi Braves (23-18) 3-2 Friday night from Bragan Field.

Tyrell Jenkins (W, 3-2) earned the victory lasting seven frames allowing two runs (all earned) on five hits while walking three and striking out seven. Suns starter Jake Esch (L, 3-3) generated six innings surrendering three runs (all earned) on two hits while walking a pair of batters and fanning seven men. Ryan Kelly (S, 10) notched his tenth save of the year after working a scoreless ninth and stranding the tying run on second base for Jacksonville.

The scoring would begin in the top of the first after two runners were set in scoring position for Seth Loman, who provided a RBI groundout to bring home Mallex Smith beginning the frame with a single. The Braves would jump out to the early 1-0 lead.

In the top of the third with runners on the corners for Mississippi, the Braves executed a double steal plating Matt Lipka from third to take a 2-0 scoreboard advantage through two innings of play at Bragan Field.

The first of the fifth frame saw the Braves score a solo run after a one-out double off the bat of Smith, who subsequently stole third base, to then be knocked in courtesy of a Lipka RBI sacrifice fly to give the Braves a 3-0 edge.

In the eighth stanza Jacksonville worked the bases loaded with a trio of infield base hits against Braves starter Jenkins. With reliever Tyler Jones now on the mound with nobody out, Kenny Wilson got the Suns on the board with a RBI sac fly to center making it a 3-1 deficit. After Austin Nola's infield single loaded the bases once again, Zack Cox arched a RBI sac fly of his own to bring his squad to within a run with the score now 3-2.

The Suns and Braves will continue their series Saturday night with a first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. ET from Bragan Field. The Suns will send out right-hander Austin Brice (1-3, 8.09 ERA) while the Braves will counter with righty Jorge Reyes (4-2, 1.73 ERA).

Saturday is the Bragan Field debut of Team Ghost Riders, Bark in the Park, Blood Alliance Blood Drive, Pre-Game Miracle League Game & Saturday Night Shrimp Dinner! You won't want to miss the first of three performances from America's favorite dog riding monkeys and rodeo act, Team Ghost Riders who will perform following the game, courtesy of Underwood's Jewelers, FOX 30 & 96.9 The Eagle! Plus it's Bark in the Park and all dogs get in for just $2.50 and can run the bases after the game! The Blood Alliance Bloodmobile will be on hand and the Suns encourage all fans to donate blood! The first 25 donors receive 2 tickets to the game plus a hot dog and soda voucher! Before the game the Suns will host their annual Miracle League Game on the Field! Check out the hottest rides from your Southern Ford Dealers which will be on hand and it's also the Saturday Night Shrimp Buffet courtesy of Sea Best! Get unlimited Butterfly Breaded Shrimp and sides from 6-8 in the Sundowner Lounge! Also check out the hottest rides from your Southern Ford Dealers!

Suns fans can also listen to Saturday's game on the Suns Baseball Network, 100.3 FM or 600 AM "The Answer" or through www.jaxsuns.com, MiLB.com, or the TuneIn radio app, coverage will start with the Memorial Hospital Suns Pregame Show beginning at 6:50 p.m. ET

The 2015 season of Suns baseball is presented by EverBank, the official banking partner of the Jacksonville Suns. Sponsorships, group outings, and season/individual game tickets are currently available by calling the Suns front office at (904) 358-2846.

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