Ninth-Inning Rally Sends Shuckers To Fifth Straight Victory
After leading by as many as three runs, the Biloxi Shuckers (71-47, 30-18 2nd Half) used a four-run ninth to propel past the Tennessee Smokies (49-69, 16-33) for a 7-3 victory on Saturday night at Smokies Stadium. Biloxi has now won five straight games including all four games in Tennessee
After leading by as many as three runs, the Biloxi Shuckers (71-47, 30-18 2nd Half) used a four-run ninth to propel past the Tennessee Smokies (49-69, 16-33) for a 7-3 victory on Saturday night at Smokies Stadium. Biloxi has now won five straight games including all four games in Tennessee against the Smokies.
With the game square at 3-3 in the top of the ninth,
The Shuckers struck first for the third time in the series.
For Biloxi, RHP
The Smokies drew even in the bottom of the eighth on a solo home run by Vimael Machin, his fourth of the season, off Brown. Despite allowing the tying run, Brown retired the next three batters in order to give Biloxi a chance for the comeback.
Seeking a series sweep of the Smokies, the Shuckers conclude their series in Tennessee on Sunday afternoon at 4:30 pm CT. Biloxi will send RHP
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