Campbell's Multi-Double, Multi-RBI Night Leads Shuckers to Explosive Win
BILOXI, MS – Behind two doubles and three RBI from Noah Campbell, the Biloxi Shuckers (19-30) snapped their 10-game losing streak with an 8-5 win over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (26-23) at Shuckers Ballpark on Friday night. The Blue Wahoos struck first three batters in with an RBI groundout from
BILOXI, MS – Behind two doubles and three RBI from Noah Campbell, the Biloxi Shuckers (19-30) snapped their 10-game losing streak with an 8-5 win over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (26-23) at Shuckers Ballpark on Friday night.
The Blue Wahoos struck first three batters in with an RBI groundout from Joe Mack, scoring Jakob Marsee from third. In the second, the Shuckers responded and tied the game at one with an RBI double from Noah Campbell, scoring Carlos Rodriguez from second, who doubled to begin the inning. Pensacola retook the lead with a two-run home run from Zach Zubia in the third. Biloxi responded in the bottom half with a single from Mike Boeve and an error on the play that allowed Darrien Miller to score. The Shuckers tied the game at three later in the frame with Rodriguez’s second hit of the game, an RBI single to right.
In the sixth, the Shuckers took their first lead of the night with a two-RBI double from Noah Campbell with the bases loaded, making it 5-3. The double was Campbell’s second of the night and drove in his second and third RBI of the game. The lead extended to 6-3 with a sacrifice fly from Zavier Warren. Ethan Murray then gave the Shuckers their fourth run of the inning with an RBI single to left. The Shuckers took an 8-3 lead with a sacrifice fly from Mike Boeve, capping a five-run frame, the most for Biloxi in an inning since they scored seven on May 10, 2024, against the Montgomery Biscuits.
In the eighth, the Blue Wahoos struck back with a two-run home run from Joe Mack, but Blake Holub locked down his first Double-A save of the year with 1.1 scoreless relief innings. TJ Shook (3-6) earned the win after striking out five over 3.2 innings while Chandler Jozwiak (1-3) took the loss for Pensacola.
At the plate for Biloxi, Mike Boeve (2-for-3), Carlos Rodriguez (3-for-4) and Noah Campbell (2-for-4) all tallied multiple hits. The Shuckers also went 5-for-11 with runners in scoring position, the best mark of their current 12-game homestand.
The Shuckers return to Shuckers Ballpark on Saturday night with a 6:05 p.m. first pitch against Pensacola. Bradley Blalock (3-1, 2.70) is set to start for Biloxi against Paul Campbell (5-1, 2.04). The Shuckers will wear their specialty Marvel-themed jerseys for Marvel's Defenders of the Diamond Night which will be up for auction following the game. Captain America will also be in attendance for meet-and-greet opportunities. The Shuckers will also present a donation to Grace’s Home of Heroes prior to first pitch through the team’s Heart of a Shucker Community Fund. Fans can listen live on Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network with pregame coverage beginning at 5:50 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.