Mississippi Splits Doubleheader with Pensacola
PEARL, MS - The Mississippi Braves (27-38) split Tuesday night's doubleheader against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (27-36). The M-Braves fell to the Blue Wahoos in game one by a final score of 2-1 but bounced back, and captured a 5-0 victory in game two. Game one of Tuesday's doubleheader was
PEARL, MS - The Mississippi Braves (27-38) split Tuesday night's doubleheader against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (27-36). The M-Braves fell to the Blue Wahoos in game one by a final score of 2-1 but bounced back, and captured a 5-0 victory in game two.
Game one of Tuesday's doubleheader was originally scheduled to be played at 7:00 p.m. (CST) on Monday night but was postponed due to rain. Each game of the doubleheader was played as a seven- inning contest.
Runs were scarce in game one. Pensacola's
Mississippi's
Pensacola regained the lead in the top of the sixth inning when
Pensacola would go on to win game one by a final score of 2-1. Pensacola starter,
The M-Braves turned things around in game two. M-Braves starting pitcher,
The M-Braves extended their lead 5-0 in the bottom of the fourth inning courtesy of a grand slam from the bat of catcher,
The Blue Wahoos plated their first run of the game in the top of the sixth inning after Crook singled on a ground ball to center field allowing
The M-Braves won game two by a final score of 5-1. Mader (2-2, 3.26) earned the win after allowing six hits, one run, which was earned, and striking out four in 6.0 innings pitched. Blue Wahoos starter,
The M-Braves will not pack their bags and travel south to Biloxi, MS where they will take on their in-state rival, the Biloxi Shuckers in a five-game road series at MGM Park. Game one of the five-game series will begin tomorrow night (Wednesday, June 13) at 6:35 p.m. (CST). RHP