Neidert Earns Tenth Win in 5-1 Shrimp Victory

BILOXI, Miss. - The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (16-26, 44-66) defeated the Biloxi Shuckers (22-19, 63-48) by a 5-1 score in the third game of the five-game series at MGM Park on Saturday night.  

Jacksonville right-handed starter Nick Neidert (10-6) earned the victory, becoming the first Southern League or Miami Marlins minor league pitcher to reach 10 victories this season. The Marlins No. 3 prospect worked eight innings, striking out a career-high 13 batters as he allowed just one run on five hits with no walks. Neidert enjoyed a dominant stretch from the second inning to the seventh where he set down 15 hitters in a row, including striking out seven straight batters which came just one strikeout shy of tying the Southern League record for most consecutive strikeouts.
Biloxi right-handed relief pitcher Daniel Reynolds (2-1) took the loss.
Justin Twine gave Jacksonville the early advantage with a solo homer in the top of the first to put the score at 1-0, and Twine has hit safely in 14 of his first 15 games at the Double-A level. The Shuckers tied the game in the bottom of the second inning with a solo homer from Clint Coulter to put the score at 1-1.
That score remained until the bottom of the seventh, when Neidert helped his own cause with an RBI single to break the tie and push the Shrimp in front 2-1. On a ground ball hit by Braxton Lee, Biloxi second baseman Keston Hiura had a throwing error to bring in the next two Jumbo Shrimp runs to put Jacksonville's lead at 4-1. Rodrigo Vigil added a solo homer in the ninth to put Jacksonville's lead at 5-1, which would be the final.
Jacksonville right-handed relief pitcher Tommy Eveld worked in his second straight game, working a scoreless ninth to preserve the win.
The Jumbo Shrimp will continue their five-game series with the Biloxi Shuckers with the fourth game of the five-game set at MGM Park at 5:05 p.m. eastern on Sunday evening. Right-handed starting pitcher Max Duval (2-11, 7.46 ERA) will start for Jacksonville against a Biloxi starter to be announced. Fans can listen to Sunday's game on the Jumbo Shrimp Network presented by Community First, beginning at 4:50 p.m. eastern with the pregame show "Shrimp On Deck" locally on Sunny 102.3 FM, on the TuneIn Radio app, and www.jaxshrimp.com.
The Jumbo Shrimp return home on Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 7:05 p.m. against the Mississippi Braves. Gates open at 6 p.m. for Publix Corks & Forks Wednesday, when fans can purchase a game ticket and the opportunity to sample food, beer, and wine from Publix in the Safe Harbor Seafood Palm Tree Pavilion for $15 at tinyurl.com/jaxshrimpportal (password "PUBLIX"). Reserved tickets may be upgraded at the Pavilion or box office. That night's featured wine will also be available in your neighborhood Publix. Anyone who donates a canned food item at the box office can save $1 off a gameday ticket (limit $1 off per ticket).
ABOUT THE JUMBO SHRIMP: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp offer affordable family fun at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Their inaugural season garnered the Southern League's Don Mincher Organization of the Year, Promotional Trophy, and Jimmy Bragan Executive of the Year, won by General Manager Harold Craw. To experience the excitement with the terrific value of ticket and group options, call the Jumbo Shrimp at (904) 358-2846 or visit www.jaxshrimp.com.