The Biloxi Shuckers (17-16) used a four-run fourth inning on Wednesday afternoon at MGM Park to seal a series-clinching 4-2 win over the Montgomery Biscuits (19-13) and win their third straight. Oregon State product Drew Rasmussen made his Double-A debut on the mound and was supported by seven strong innings
The Biloxi Shuckers (17-16) used a four-run fourth inning on Wednesday afternoon at MGM Park to seal a series-clinching 4-2 win over the Montgomery Biscuits (19-13) and win their third straight. Oregon State product Drew Rasmussen made his Double-A debut on the mound and was supported by seven strong innings from the bullpen, while Bruce Caldwell delivered the go-ahead swing.
With pitch limitations in place, Rasmussen completed two innings over his start, surrendering an RBI double in the second inning to Lucius Fox before striking out Brendan McKay in the following at bat. The Brewers sixth round selection from 2018 faced Miles Mastrobuoni in the third and allowed a leadoff single before departing.
Trailiing 1-0 in the fourth, Weston Wilson smacked a leadoff double off Sam McWilliams (L, 1-1) and advanced to third on a Dillon Thomas single. Luis Aviles Jr. dropped a clean bunt single down the first base side and scored Wilson to tie the game thereafter. Cooper Hummel followed with a third straight base hit against McWilliams to load the bases for Bruce Caldwell. The Shuckers second baseman capitalized on the opportunity, shooting a single up the middle to score Thomas along with Aviles Jr. and send Hummel sliding into third. An errant throw from Josh Lowe in center fielder got passed the third baseman and Hummel raced home to make it a 4-1 game.
After taking over for Rasmussen in the third, Devin Williams (W, 5-1) demonstrated a good mix of speeds and steadied the game with three scoreless innings from the bullpen. The right-hander struck out six and left four runners stranded, recording his team-leading fifth victory. Tyler Spurlin, Cody Ponce and Daniel Brown covered from the bullpen until the ninth when Nate Griep entered and faced the minimum for his Southern League leading seventh save. The save also marks the 95th of Griep's career.
With the series in hand, the Shuckers continue their matchup with the Biscuits on Thursday evening at 6:35 pm. Biloxi will send RHP Bowden Francis (0-2, 9.39) to the mound, while the Biscuits will begin with an opener and then send LHP Kenny Rosenberg (2-0, 2.08) to the mound. It's Double Play Thursday at the ballpark presented by Polk's Meat Products, Yuengling, Coca-Cola and Kicker 108. Fans can purchase $2 hot dogs, Coca-Cola products, Yuengling drafts and $3 draft beer specials. The game can be heard locally in Biloxi on Cruisin' WGCM AM 1240/100.9 FM, TuneIn Radio or the MiLB First Pitch App and can be seen on MiLB.TV. Fans can save $10 off their subscription when they use the promo code 'Shuckers' at checkout.
Full Season Shuck Nation memberships, Weekender Shuck Nation memberships and Group Outings for the 2019 Biloxi Shuckers season are on sale now and are available for purchase by calling 228-233-3465, online at biloxishuckers.com or by visiting the MGM Park front office. Biloxi will host the 2019 Southern League All-Star Festivities, with a Home Run Derby on Monday, June 17 and the All-Star Game at 6:35 pm on Tuesday, June 18 at MGM Park. Tickets for 2019 All-Star Events are on sale now.
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The Biloxi Shuckers are the Double-A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Shuckers play at MGM Park in Biloxi, Mississippi and will host the 2019 Southern League All-Star Game on June 18. For more information please visit biloxishuckers.com and follow us on Twitter @biloxishuckers and at facebook.com/biloxishuckers.
