
Weathers Spins Five Scoreless in 3-1 Win over Syracuse
May 8, 2025 - International League (IL)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp rode a strong pitching performance in their 3-1 win over the Syracuse Mets Thursday night at VyStar Ballpark.
After a scoreless first frame, Jacksonville (23-19) took the first lead of the game in the bottom of the second. Albert Almora Jr. singled with one out and scored on a double from Jacob Berry drove in the go-ahead run for the Jumbo Shrimp. Jakob Marsee followed with a walk and Joe Mack was hit by a pitch, loading the bases. In the ensuing at-bat, Derek Hill clubbed a base hit scoring Berry and Marsee, giving the Shrimp a 3-0 advantage.
The Mets (16-20) made a late breakthrough in the top of the seventh. Hayden Senger was hit by a pitch and Luis De Los Santos singled. A fielder's choice coupled with a Yonny Hernandez single, scored Senger from third, narrowing the gap to 3-1.
Jumbo Shrimp pitchers Ryan Weathers (W, 1-1) and Freddy Tarnok combined for eight innings allowing just one run on five hits with six strikeouts. Seth Martinez (S, 4) shut the door with a scoreless ninth inning to secure Jacksonville's 23rd win of the season.
Jacksonville and Syracuse meet again in Friday's 7:05 p.m. contest from VyStar Ballpark. RHP Adam Mazur (2-2, 3.10 ERA) starts for the Jumbo Shrimp against Mets RHP Nolan McLean (0-0, 0.00 ERA). Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on MLB.tv, MiLB.tv, Bally Live, ESPN 690 AM and www.ESPN690.com.
Gates open at 6 p.m. for Friday Night Lites! Join the Jumbo Shrimp for $2, 12 oz. Miller Lites and $1 off craft beer in the Craft Cave. Presented by Miller Lite. The night's theme is No Place Like Home, our take on the classic musical and 2024/25 movie remake! Prepare to click your heels three times to return home! The Jumbo Shrimp and staff will wear red this Friday to support the military, and fans who wear red save $1 on their ticket at the Miller Electric Box Office on Georgia St. or can donate the $1 to True Vet Solutions | Presented By True Vet Solutions. And be sure to stick around after the game for Friday Night Fireworks. In appreciation of Nurses Week, the Jumbo Shrimp are proud to offer a discount code to healthcare workers this weekend. For discounted tickets visit Nurses Appreciation.
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