Yoho Stars in Double-A Debut, Shuckers Fall to Pensacola

BILOXI, MS – After six first-inning runs for the Biloxi Shuckers (19-31), the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (27-23) scored seven of the game’s final eight runs in an 8-7 loss for Biloxi at Shuckers Ballpark on Saturday night. Shuckers’ reliever Craig Yoho starred in his Double-A debut, striking out five of the seven batters he faced, including three looking strikeouts over the eighth and ninth innings.

Pensacola struck first when Jakob Marsee hit a solo home run to right as the first batter of the game. The Shuckers, however, struck back in the bottom of the inning and tied the game on a sacrifice fly from Eric Brown Jr. A balk from Blue Wahoos’ starter Paul Campbell with the bases loaded brought home Mike Boeve, giving Biloxi a 2-1 lead. Later in the inning, Zavier Warren smashed a 108 MPH line drive off Zach Zubia’s glove at first scoring Carlos Rodriguez from third with a single and extending the lead to 3-1. The next batter, Andy Yerzy, capped off a six-run inning for Biloxi with a three-run line drive home run to right, making it 6-1.

The six-run inning was the ninth time in franchise history the Shuckers scored at least six runs in the first, and the first time since August 29, 2023, against the Tennessee Smokies.

The Blue Wahoos struck back in the second with a solo shot from Sean Roby and made it 6-3 the next inning when Nathan Martorella hit a solo home run to right. In the fourth, Pensacola got within one with a two-RBI double from Paul McIntosh and then tied the game on a wild pitch. An error later in the inning gave Pensacola their first lead of the night, 7-6. They added to the lead with a sacrifice fly from McIntosh in the sixth, making it 8-6.

In the seventh, Ethan Murray led off with a double and later scored on a sacrifice fly from Brock Wilken, making it 8-7. Murray’s double was part of a 2-for-3 night that included two stolen bases. The Shuckers, however, were retired in order in the ninth by Raffi Vizcaíno, earning his third save of the year. Adam Laskey (2-0) earned the win for Pensacola while Will Childers (0-2) took the loss for Biloxi.

The Shuckers will conclude their 12-game homestand on Sunday at 5:05 p.m. against Pensacola. Nate Peterson (1-4, 4.04) is set to start for Biloxi against Jonathan Bermúdez (2-3, 2.14). The Shuckers will celebrate Schooner’s Birthday throughout the game. The first 125 fans will receive a special Shuckers poster presented by Mele Printing and pregame autographs will be available. Fans can also have a catch on the field and run the bases following the game. Fans can save over 35% with a Fun Day Sunday package that includes a Reserved Level seat and a voucher for a hot dog, chips and a soda or water for only $19 per person with a four-person minimum. 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.