Warren Drives in a Pair in Shuckers Loss to Barons
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Warren Drives in a Pair in Shuckers Loss to Barons

July 8, 2025 - Southern League (SL)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release


Biloxi Shuckers catcher Zavier Warren
Biloxi Shuckers catcher Zavier Warren
(Biloxi Shuckers, Credit: Demetrius Hill)

BILOXI, MS - The Biloxi Shuckers (49-33, 7-6) fell to the Birmingham Barons (44-38, 6-7), 7-5, at Keesler Federal Park in a series-opener on Tuesday night. Despite falling behind 5-0 in the fourth, the Shuckers scored five of the game's final seven runs in the loss.

Jacob Gonzalez started the scoring in the first with a three-run home run to left off Shuckers' starter Alexander Cornielle. The lead extended to 5-0 in the fourth with a solo home run from Wilfred Veras and an RBI double from Jacob Burke. In the bottom half of the inning, the Shuckers made it 5-2 with an RBI groundout from Mike Boeve and a sacrifice fly from Zavier Warren. In the seventh, a two-run home run from Ryan Galanie stretched the Barons' lead back to five at 7-2. The Shuckers strung together a valiant comeback effort when an error on a stolen base scored Adam Hall from third in the eighth, making it 7-3. They pulled within two in the eighth with an RBI double from Zavier Warren and a sacrifice fly from Adam Hall, making it 7-5.

Jake Palisch (5-3) earned the win for the Barons while Alexander Cornielle (3-5) took the loss. Zach Franklin earned his sixth save of the season and struck out the side in the ninth.

Ethan Murray (2-for-3) recorded the Shuckers' lone multi-hit performance of the night. Since rejoining the lineup off the injured list on June 12, Murray owns a .290/.444/.532 slash line with a .976 OPS and nine extra-base hits. Zavier Warren also drove in a pair, extending his team-leading mark with 52 RBI, one shy of the Southern League lead.

The series continues on Wednesday with a Camp Day game at 11:05 a.m. at Keesler Federal Park. Brett Wichrowski (1-3, 2.45) is scheduled to start for the Shuckers against Shane Murphy (5-3, 1.44) for the Barons. 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. Gates will open at 10:00 a.m. Fans can listen live on the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network with pregame coverage beginning at 10:45 a.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 catcher Zavier Warren
Biloxi Shuckers catcher Zavier Warren
(Demetrius Hill)		   



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