Peterson Ties Career-High with Six Innings, Shuckers Extend Win Streak to Four
BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers (6-4) pitching staff continued their dominant start to the 2024 season, limiting the Chattanooga Lookouts (3-6) to one run in a 3-1 win on Tuesday night at Shuckers Ballpark. With the win, the Shuckers staff lowered their ERA to a Southern League-best 1.87 and
BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers (6-4) pitching staff continued their dominant start to the 2024 season, limiting the Chattanooga Lookouts (3-6) to one run in a 3-1 win on Tuesday night at Shuckers Ballpark. With the win, the Shuckers staff lowered their ERA to a Southern League-best 1.87 and extended their win streak to four.
Outside of an Anthony Alford home run in the second, Shuckers starter Nate Peterson dominated in his second Double-A start. Over six innings, he scattered five hits and two walks. The six innings tied his career-high, set on August 22, 2023 against the Quad Cities River Bandits.
Down 1-0, the Shuckers tied the game in the third off an RBI single from Carlos Rodriguez, scoring Eduardo Garcia, who doubled earlier in the inning. In the fourth, Darrien Miller hit a double to the right-field wall, scoring Freddy Zamora from first and giving Biloxi a 2-1 lead. After a hit batter and two walks loaded the bases in the fifth, Rodriguez reached on a fielder’s choice, scoring Garcia again and giving Biloxi a 3-1 lead.
Out of the bullpen Kaleb Bowman, Nick Merkel and Justin Yeager combined for three scoreless innings, stretching the bullpen’s scoreless streak to 16 consecutive innings. Yeager picked up his third save of the year with a perfect ninth inning. Peterson (1-0) earned his first Double-A win while Hunter Parks (0-1) took the loss for Chattanooga.
The Shuckers return to action on Wednesday with a 6:35 p.m. first pitch against Chattanooga. Brewers top pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski will get the start for Biloxi against Thomas Farr for the Lookouts. The Shuckers will host Military Wednesday presented by Keesler Federal Credit Union where all military personnel can receive a $3 discount on Dugout Box and Reserved Level tickets. It’s also the first Bark in the Park! Fans and their four-legged friends can purchase tickets for $15 in advance and sit in dog-friendly Sections 117 and 119. Fans must sign a waiver for their pets to enjoy the game. Fans can listen live on Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network with pregame coverage beginning at 6:15 p.m. from the Ground Zero Blues Club Broadcast Booth.
Fans can save up to 50% off day-of-game pricing by securing their 2024 Shuck Nation membership today. Shuck Nation memberships, Flex Plans and group outings are available now by visiting biloxishuckers.com, the ballpark offices and by calling (228) 233-3465. Fans can also receive more information regarding the full promotion schedule and single-game tickets on the Shuckers website.
ABOUT THE BILOXI SHUCKERS:
The Biloxi Shuckers are the Double-A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Shuckers are members of the Southern League and play at Shuckers Ballpark in Biloxi, Mississippi. For more information please visit biloxishuckers.com and follow us on Twitter @biloxishuckers and at facebook.com/biloxishuckers.
ABOUT SHUCKERS BASEBALL, LLC:
Shuckers Baseball, LLC is a MS entity owned and operated by John Tracy. Shuckers Baseball operates the Biloxi Shuckers baseball franchise, including operating MGM Park for Biloxi Shuckers minor league baseball games and other entertainment and recreational events.