Strong Game From Jacksonville's Guzman Stifles Shuckers

The Biloxi Shuckers (66-46, 25-17 2nd Half) were held to just one hit in a 5-0 defeat against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (53-59, 24-18) on Saturday night at MGM Park. Biloxi's bullpen combined to throw 6.2 innings of scoreless relief in the loss.
Through the first two innings, Shuckers RHP Drew Rasmussen (L, 1-3) and Jumbo Shrimp RHP Jorge Guzman (W, 5-10) matched each other pitch for pitch, not allowing a baserunner. Rasmussen ran into trouble in the third when he issued a one-out walk to Santiago Chávez, followed by back-to-back singles from Guzman and Víctor Víctor Mesa. Brian Miller delivered the first run of the game with a single to center, and Guzman raced in to score in the next at bat on a wild pitch. It appeared Rasmussen induced a pop out in foul territory from Lewin Diaz, but the ball wasn't caught in front of the Jumbo Shrimp dugout. Two pitches later, Diaz connected for a three-run homer, his ninth of the season in the Southern League, to give Jacksonville their 5-0 advantage.
RHP Johan Belisario came on for the Shuckers and provided 4.2 innings of scoreless relief, allowing just three baserunners on two hits and a fielding error. Guzman kept the Shuckers off the bases until the sixth, when he issued a one-out walk to Alexander Alvarez. Dillon Thomas also drew a walk in the seventh, but the Shuckers were held without a hit through seven frames.
In the eighth, C.J. Hinojosa led off the inning with a single, ending the no-hit bid and the night for Guzman. LHP Jordan Guerrero entered and spun two scoreless innings for the Jumbo Shrimp, walking two while striking out three and not allowing a hit.
Biloxi continues their five-game series against the Jumbo Shrimp on Sunday afternoon at 2:35 pm at MGM Park. The Shuckers are scheduled to send RHP Alec Bettinger (5-6, 3.62) to the mound opposite Jumbo Shrimp RHP Sixto Sanchez (7-4, 2.96). 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.
It's Salute Sunday presented by Keesler Federal Credit Union and Faith and Family Night. Shuckers players will wear military jerseys and there will be a special Color Guard on hand pregame. Select players will also be available for pregame autographs from 1:45 pm to 2:15 pm presented by Allegiant Air. Bring your ball and glove and stick around for postgame catch on the field. The Shuckers will also celebrate faith and family with pregame testimonials and special offers for churches. The Crosspoint Church Worship Band will join the festivities with a pregame concert in front of the Shuckers Shop. Family Four Packs are available which include four Reserved Level tickets, four chips, four hot dogs and four drinks for just $60. Gates open at 1:30 pm for a 2:35 pm first pitch.
Half-Season Shuck Nation Memberships, Flex Plans 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. The Biloxi Shuckers will host Game 1 and Game 2 of the South Division Championship Series on September 4 & 5 at MGM Park. Tickets for all six potential playoff games at MGM Park are on sale now.
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