Jumbo Shrimp earn 19th one-run win Thursday

Johnston reaches base for 30th consecutive game in 2-1 over Charlotte

Edward Cabrera strikes out seven in Jacksonville's 2-1 win over Charlotte Thursday night. (Wyatt Lucovsky/Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp)

By Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

August 31, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Edward Cabrera notched seven strikeouts and Troy Johnston lashed an RBI double to extend his on-base streak to 30 games en route to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp’s 2-1 win over the Charlotte Knights Thursday night at 121 Financial Ballpark. Charlotte (46-82, 11-42) took the first lead of

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Edward Cabrera notched seven strikeouts and Troy Johnston lashed an RBI double to extend his on-base streak to 30 games en route to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp’s 2-1 win over the Charlotte Knights Thursday night at 121 Financial Ballpark.

Charlotte (46-82, 11-42) took the first lead of the game in the top of the fourth. Victor Reyes led off with a single and went to third on Seby Zavala’s base knock in the ensuing at-bat. With runners at the corners, a wild pitch plated the opening run of the game.

The Jumbo Shrimp (62-65, 30-23) responded right away in the bottom of the fourth. With one out, Jacob Amaya drew a walk off Knights starter Nick Nastrini (0-1) and then scored on Johnston’s double, pushing his on-base streak to 30 straight games, the longest for a Jacksonville hitter since at least 2010. Johnston went to third on the throw home and then scored the go-ahead run on Jorge Alfaro’s sacrifice fly.

Cabrera (W, 3-1) ceded just one run on four hits in 5.0 innings to earn the win. Austin Roberts tossed a scoreless sixth inning and José Castillo pitched 1.2 shutout frames. Anthony Maldonado (S, 8) retired all four batters he faced to earn his eighth save.

The Jumbo Shrimp and Knights continue their series with Friday’s doubleheader with the opener starting at 5:05 p.m. RHP Chi Chi González (6-8, 6.00 ERA) gets the ball for Jacksonville in game one against Knights RHP José Ureña (0-1, 4.02 ERA). LHP Devin Smeltzer (4-8, 6.96 ERA) faces off with Charlotte RHP Johan Dominguez (0-0, 3.86 ERA) in the finale. Coverage begins at 4:50 p.m. on Bally Live, MiLB.tv, ESPN 690 and www.ESPN690.com.

Gates open at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. On a Red Shirt Friday, fans who wear red save $1 on their ticket at the box office or can donate the $1 to charity. For Friday Night Lites presented by Miller Lite, fans can enjoy $2 12-oz. Miller Lites and $1 off craft beer at the Craft Cave. On Rock Induction Night, fans can enjoy a rock & roll-themed fireworks show presented by VyStar Credit Union following the second game of the doubleheader.

ABOUT THE JUMBO SHRIMP: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp offer affordable family fun at 121 Financial Ballpark. Their inaugural season garnered the Southern League’s Don Mincher Organization of the Year, Promotional Trophy and Jimmy Bragan Executive of the Year, won by general manager Harold Craw. The club added its second Promotional Trophy in three years following the 2019 season. The 2021 season marked the return of Triple-A baseball in Jacksonville. To experience the excitement with the terrific value of ticket and group options, call the Jumbo Shrimp at (904) 358-2846 or visit www.jaxshrimp.com.