Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Game Notes
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JACKSONVILLE JUMBO SHRIMP GAME NOTES Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (12-14) at Biloxi Shuckers (17-10) Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp – Double-A Affiliate of the Miami Marlins Proud Member of the Southern LeaGue of Professional Baseball Southern LeaGue Champions 1996, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2014 Friday May 4, 2018 – 7:35 p.m. ET / 6:35 p.m. CT MGM Park – Biloxi, Mississippi Shrimp: RHP Elieser Hernandez (0-0, 1.80) vs. Shuckers: RHP Zack Brown (1-0, 4.44 ERA) Game #27 – Road Game #18 (5-12) Last Game: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (12-14) fell to the Biloxi Shuckers (17-10) by a 3-2 score in the second game of the five-game series at MGM Park on Thursday night. With the Shuckers trailing 2-1 in the bottom of the ninth, Biloxi centerfielder Corey Ray ended the game with a two-run walk-off home run to right field to give the Shuckers their second straight one-run win in the series. Jacksonville right-handed relief pitcher Marcus Crescentini (1-3) allowed the walk-off homer in the ninth to take the loss, while Biloxi right-handed relief pitcher Brad Kuntz (1-2) earned the win. With runners on the corners in the top of the first, an errant pickoff attempt by Ventura at first base scored Isan Diaz from third to give Jacksonville a 1-0 lead. Jacksonville maintained the lead thanks to a strong start by right-handed starter Pablo Lopez. He turned in five scoreless innings allowing three hits with two walks and four strikeouts, and his first 14 innings pitched at the Double-A level have been scoreless. The Shuckers tied the game at 1-1 in the bottom of the seventh with a solo homer by Clint Coulter off Jacksonville reliever Zech Lemond. Later in the inning with the bases loaded and one out, Stephen Vogt flew into a double play against Jacksonville left-handed reliever Jeff Kinley, with Cade Gotta throwing out Wendell Rijo at home plate to keep the game tied. The game remained tied until the top of the ninth, when with two outs Isan Diaz hit an RBI single to centerfield to give the Jumbo Shrimp a 2-1 lead. The bottom of the ninth began with Coulter reaching on an error by Jumbo Shrimp shortstop Chris Diaz, then two batters later Ray hit the walk-off home run to right field to end the game. The Jumbo Shrimp were 1-for-13 batting with runners in scoring position, and the Jumbo Shrimp left nine runners on base in the one-run loss. UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS DATE OPP. TIME JUMBO SHRIMP STARTER SHUCKERS STARTER Sat., May 5 at BLX 7:35 p.m. ET RHP Cody Poteet (2-1, 4.33 ERA) RHP Adrian Houser (0-0, 7.84 ERA) Sun., May 6 at BLX 3:05 p.m. ET RHP Max Duval (1-2, 6.30 ERA) LHP Kodi Medeiros (2-1, 2.63 ERA) NEWS AND NOTES Norwood Gets On Base: John Norwood carries the Southern League’s longest consecutive game on-base streak into tonight’s game at Biloxi Norwood dating back to April 9 has reached base safely in his last 21 games entering Thursday’s games, hitting .301 in that stretch with three home runs and seven runs batted in, and his on-base percentage in that time is .348. This is the longest consecutive game on-base streak that began during the 2018 season. In 25 total games, Norwood has been on base in 24 of them, with the lone exception being his game on Sunday April 8 at Jackson when he went 0-for-4 at the plate. Hernandez Starts in Rehab Assignment: Tonight’s Jumbo Shrimp starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez is making his second major league rehab start from the Miami Marlins, Hernandez was sidelined due to dental surgery in spring training, and is in his first season with the Marlins after he was selected in the major league phase of the 2017 Rule 5 draft from the Houston Astros. Hernandez had a no decision in his last start on Sunday, working five innings where he allowed a run. Harrison Heating Up: Jumbo Shrimp centerfielder Monte Harrison is having one of his best stretches of the young 2018 season at the plate. Harrison has homered twice in the last seven games for Jacksonville, and Sunday went deep to left field despite a howling wind at the time. Harrison has hit safely in 11 of the last 12 games for the Jumbo Shrimp, and over his last 10 games Is hitting .359 with two home runs and three runs batted in. Harrison is now regarded as Miami’s No. 1 prospect according to MLB.com. Harrison is also facing his former organization, as he was traded from the Brewers to the Marlins along with teammate Isan Diaz and Lewis Brinson, Jordan Yamamoto in exchange for outfielder Christian Yelich in January 2018. Shrimp and Shuckers: This is the first of four series this season between Jacksonville and Biloxi. The next two meetings will be in Jacksonville from June 8-12 and in the second half from July 12-16. The Jumbo Shrimp will not make a return trip to Biloxi until August 6-12. Last season the Jumbo Shrimp and Shuckers played five series, with Jacksonville going 9-15 in those games. That included a 6-9 record in Biloxi, and the Shrimp were 3-6 against the Shuckers in Jacksonville. The Jumbo Shrimp did win their last series here in late August, including a key doubleheader sweep on August 30 that shrunk Jacksonville’s magic number to clinch the second half South Division title from five to one, and the Shrimp clinched a playoff berth the next day with a win at home against the Blue Wahoos. Shrimp Have Prospects: On the roster, the Jumbo Shrimp have five players who were listed by MLB.com as Top 30 Miami Marlins prospects for the 2018 season: OF Monte Harrison (1), Isan Diaz (7), RHP Nick Neidert (8), RHP Pablo Lopez (21), and John Norwood (30). Four of these five prospects were acquired by the Marlins in trades within the past 12 months. Today Neidert starts for the Jumbo Shrimp against the Shuckers in Biloxi, and he carries a 2-1 record with a 4.12 ERA into his fifth start of the season. UPCOMING SCHEDULE AT THE BASEBALL GROUNDS: (904-358-2846) or jaxshrimp.com TENNESSEE SMOKIES MONDAY MAY 7 – FRIDAY MAY 11 VYSTAR CREDIT UNION CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME MONDAY/CANINES AND CRUSTACEANS: (Mon. May 7, 7:05 p.m.) 16 oz Yuengling cans are available for half price that day. It’s also VyStar Credit Union Charity Begins at Home, featuring up to two different local nonprofits, they will raise awareness and funds throughout the game through ticket sales and launch-a-ball promotion. VyStar Credit Union members can get a buy 3 get 1 free ticket special by showing their VyStar credit or debit card at the box office. Canines and Crustaceans, Dogs are allowed at the ballpark free of charge, dog free sections 110-111, presented by Standard Feed & Seed. Also a performance by the Jumpin’ Jax Flyball Club before the game. CFCU TWO FOR TUESDAY/UFC KNIGHT: (Tues., May 8, 7:05 p.m.) Tickets are 2-for-1 at the box office for Community First Credit Union members using their CFCU credit or debit card, fans who aren’t CFCU members can learn more about membership at the CFCU table on concourse. Also fans can purchase $1 12 oz and $2 24 oz Coors Light at specific locations. Also breakfast for dinner, bacon, sausage, waffles at All-American Jax Concession Stand, and it’s UCF Night. Director of Athletics Danny White and head football coach Josh Heupel will throw ceremonial first pitches. If Jumbo Shrimp shut out the Smokies 13-0, one lucky fan will win $13,000. Fans can also join UCF Cheerleaders and Mascot Knightro in Sea Best Shrimp Deck for picnic online. BUSINESSPERSON SPECIAL: (Wed., May 9, 12:05 p.m.) Join the Jumbo Shrimp for a midday matinee and get one 16 oz. soda or Yuengling, hot dog, chips, and a ticket for only $15. BUDWEISER THIRSTY THURSDAY: (Thurs. May 10, 7:05 p.m.) Fans can purchase $1 12 oz and $2 24 ounce Budweiser products at selected stands. Budweiser Tiki Terrace music by DJ Swagg and DJ MoneyGud. National Police Week, Jacksonville Sherrif Mike Williams will throw out ceremonial first pitch, police vehicles and trucks on display, and JSO’s Bigs and Blues program get in free thanks to Florida Blue. NAPA AUTOCARE CENTER FRIDAY FAMILY FIREWORKS/ RED SHIRT FRIDAY: (Fri. April 13, 7:05 p.m..) Join the Jumbo Shrimp every Friday home game for postgame NAPA Autocare Center Family Fireworks. It’s also Red Shirt Friday, where the Jumbo Shrimp will wear Red and fans wearing Red can save one dollar off their ticket at the box office or donate that dollar to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes fund. It’s also Friday Happy Hour, a 12 ounce Miller Lite is available for only one dollar and there is $1 off all craft beers in the Craft Cave from when gates open until 7:30 p.m. at all Friday home games. It’s also Folding Table Appreciation Night, Jumbo Shrimp will honor all folding tables and celebrate Jacksonville’s wild card victory over the Buffalo Bills. 2018 VS. BILOXI 0-2 Home: 0-0 Road: 0-2 DATE: PLACE: W-L/SCORE: WP/REC: LP/REC: SAVE: NOTEWORTHY: 5/2 BLX L/2-1 Jankins/5-0 Neidert/2-2 Griep/9 Vogt HR on ML rehab, Neidert 7.0 IP, 6K-season high.