Shuckers Fall in Series Finale to M-Braves

PEARL, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers (18-21) fell to the Mississippi Braves (16-23), 7-3, at Trustmark Park on Sunday afternoon in the series finale. The two teams combined for 10 runs and 19 hits, the most in any game between the two teams in the season series.

In the first, the Shuckers threatened after Eric Brown Jr. and Mike Boeve both reached to start the game, but M-Braves’ starter Drew Parrish retired the next three batters in order, holding Biloxi scoreless. In the bottom of the inning, the M-Braves took a 3-0 lead after three batters when Drake Baldwin launched a home run to right, his third of the season. Later in the inning. Cal Conley singled home a run and a throwing error allowed Geraldo Quintero to score from third, making it 5-0. Shuckers’ starter TJ Shook exited after two-thirds of an inning, but Nick Merkel held the M-Braves scoreless over the next 2.1 innings.

The Shuckers started the comeback attempt in the fourth when Noah Campbell singled to left, scoring Ernesto Martinez Jr. from third and cutting the deficit to 5-1. Next inning, the Shuckers struck for two more on bases-loaded walks from Ethan Murray and Campbell, making it 5-3.

After Merkel exited, Sam Gardner entered next for the Shuckers and tossed three perfect innings with six strikeouts. His six strikeouts tied his career-high, set on August 18, 2023 and tied on September 9, 2023, both times against the Cedar Rapids Kernels as a member of the High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.

In the eighth, the M-Braves extended the lead on back-to-back RBI doubles from Drake Baldwin and Yolbert Sanchez, extending the lead to 7-3. Rolddy Munoz (1-0) earned the win for the M-Braves after three strikeouts in 1.1 scoreless innings. Shook (2-5) took the loss for Biloxi.

At the plate for Biloxi, Mike Boeve (2-for-5) recorded his team-leading 11th multi-hit game of the season and Noah Campbell (2-for-3) recorded his third multi-RBI performance of the year.

After an off-day on Monday, the Shuckers return to Shuckers Ballpark for 12 games in 13 days, starting with a six-game series against the Birmingham Barons, the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. First pitch is slated for 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday in Biloxi. The Shuckers open the homestand with Strike Out Stroke Night presented by Memorial Health System. The first 250 fans will receive a special themed t-shirt presented by Memorial Hospital. Fans can also enjoy Brew Crew Tuesday presented by Coors Light. Fans can purchase a 20oz souvenir tumbler for $13 with $7 refills at the first and third-base Beer Gardens. 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 Shuckers Ballpark for Biloxi Shuckers minor league baseball games and other entertainment and recreational events.