Coulter, Shuckers rally for fourth straight win on Sunday
PENSACOLA, FL - Trailing 3-2 heading into the ninth, the Biloxi Shuckers were in danger of seeing their three-game winning streak snapped in Pensacola on Sunday afternoon. But a two-run double from Clint Coulter off dominant closer Jimmy Herget in the ninth inning gave the Shuckers yet another victory over the first-place
PENSACOLA, FL - Trailing 3-2 heading into the ninth, the Biloxi Shuckers were in danger of seeing their three-game winning streak snapped in Pensacola on Sunday afternoon. But a two-run double from
The win was Biloxi's first when trailing after eight innings (1-12) and was the third victory in a one-run game during the winning streak, pushing the club's record to 5-3 in those games.
The Shuckers turned to
Biloxi's bats finally awoke in the sixth inning, when
The Blue Wahoos took the lead back in the bottom of the seventh off
The win pushed Biloxi's record to 9-5 on the road this season and 5-4 against Pensacola. The Sh
The Shuckers play their series finale at Pensacola Monday evening, looking for their second ever five-game sweep, before an off day Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 pm, with the Beau Rivage Pregame Show starting at 6:15 pm on Cruisin' WGCM AM-1240/FM-100.9 and the Shuckers Radio Network. The game will also be available at biloxishuckers.com and TuneIn Radio.
The Shuckers will return to MGM Park, May 3-7 against the Montgomery Biscuits. The homestand features All-You-Can-Eat Wednesday on May 3, Star Wars Night on May 4, a Sand Koozie Giveaway presented by Corona on May 5, post-game fireworks on May 6 and Breakin' BBoy McCoy and Family Fun Day on May 7.
Because of the Shuckers win on Sunday, fans can use the promo SHUCKERS at papajohns.com and receive 50% off your regular price order on Monday. Valid at all participating Papa John's locations.
Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at any Ticketmaster outlet or at biloxishuckers.com.
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