Shuckers Extend Win Streak to Five with Third Straight Comeback Win

BILOXI, MS – With the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning, Noah Campbell fought off four straight pitches at over 100 MPH from reliever Zach Maxwell before lining a two-RBI single to right, giving the Biloxi Shuckers (7-4) a 5-4, comeback win, over the Chattanooga Lookouts (3-7) at Shuckers Ballpark on Wednesday night. The win marked Biloxi’s fifth straight and their third straight comeback win.

The Lookouts scored first for the second consecutive game in the series, taking a 1-0 lead in the third off an RBI triple from Ivan Johnson. He later scored in the inning on a wild pitch, extending the lead to two. In the bottom of the inning, the Shuckers tied the game at two when an errant throw to first allowed Darrien Miller to score from second and Eduardo Garcia from first.

With the game tied at two, both pitching staffs locked down. For the Shuckers, Russell Smith delivered a shutout fourth with three strikeouts and Adam Semianris twirled 3.1 scoreless innings. Seminaris’ outing marked his second straight scoreless outing of at least three innings. For the Lookouts, Donovan Benoit and Carson Rudd combined for 3.1 scoreless relief innings.

In the top of the eighth, the Lookouts broke the Shuckers bullpen’s 20.2 inning scoreless streak with an RBI hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded, scoring Justice Thompson for a 3-2 lead. With the bases re-loaded, a passed ball allowed Austin Hendrick to score, giving the Lookouts a 4-2 lead.

The Shuckers went to work in the bottom of the inning with a walk, single and an error to place runners at second and third with two outs. A wild pitch allowed Zavier Warren to score, cutting the deficit to one. Darrien Miller and Eduardo Garcia both worked walks, loading the bases for Noah Campbell against Cincinnati Reds’ No. 27 prospect Zach Maxwell. Campbell drove in Freddy Zamora and Darrien Miller with an RBI single to right, giving Biloxi a 5-4 lead.

In the ninth, James Meeker entered with one out and struck out two for his first save since May 21, 2023, at Chattanooga. Shane Smith (2-0) earned the win while Jacob Heatherly (1-1) took the loss.

Bradley Blalock (2-0, 0.00) gets the ball for Biloxi in game three of the series on Thursday night after 11 scoreless innings to start his Double-A career. Chattanooga will send Sam Benschoter (0-1, 4.32) to the mound. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. for Thirsty Thursday presented by PBR, Coca-Cola and Kicker108. Fans can enjoy $2 PBR bottles, drafts, hot dogs and Coca-Cola products. There are also $4 draft beer specials on Miller Lite and Coors Light at the first and third-base Beer Gardens. Fans can also cash in on almost 60% savings with the 'Thirsty Thursday Deal' which includes a Reserved Level ticket and two drink vouchers for $16 in advance. 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.