Wilken Extends League Lead with 13th Home Run in Shuckers Loss to Biscuits
BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers (31-22) fell to the Montgomery Biscuits (29-24), 5-3, at Keesler Federal Park on Wednesday night. Despite the loss, the Shuckers hit two home runs, becoming the first Southern League team to reach 50 home runs during the season. The Shuckers struck first in the
BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers (31-22) fell to the Montgomery Biscuits (29-24), 5-3, at Keesler Federal Park on Wednesday night. Despite the loss, the Shuckers hit two home runs, becoming the first Southern League team to reach 50 home runs during the season.
The Shuckers struck first in the second with Matthew Wood’s third home run of the season, which smashed off the top of the scoreboard in right for a 1-0 lead. The Biscuits responded in the fifth with an RBI single from Will Simpson and took the lead in the sixth with a two-RBI single from Xavier Isaac. In the bottom of the sixth, Brock Wilken launched a 382-foot home run to left, making it 3-2. The home run, Wilken’s 13th of the year, extended his league lead to three over BJ Murray of the Knoxville Smokies.
The Biscuits answered back with a two-RBI single from Matthew Etzel in the eighth, making it 5-2. Zavier Warren gave the Shuckers their final run of the night with an RBI fielder’s choice to right in the bottom of the eighth, his team-leading 30th RBI of the year.
Jonny Cuevas (2-0) earned the win while Brett Wichrowski (0-1) took the loss for the Shuckers. Despite the loss, Wichrowski set a season-high with 5.1 innings and 82 pitches. JJ Goss picked up his eighth save of the year with a six-out save.
Cooper Pratt (2-for-4) and Brock Wilken (2-for-4) each recorded multi-hit nights for the Shuckers while Luke Adams was hit by a pitch for the 15th time this season, extending his Double-A lead to six over three players tied for second.
The Shuckers return tomorrow at 6:35 p.m. against the Biscuits at Keesler Federal Park. Tate Kuehner (4-4, 2.77) is slated to start for the Shuckers against Ty Johnson (4-0, 3.34) for the Biscuits. Fans can kickstart the weekend with Thirsty Thursday™ presented by PBR, Coca-Cola, and Kicker108 with $2 PBR cans, drafts, hot dogs, and Coca-Cola products. Fans can splash in with $4 draft beer specials on Miller Lite and Coors Light at the first and third-base Beer Gardens. Fans can also cash in on almost 60% savings with the Thirsty Thursday™ Deal, which includes a Reserved Level ticket and two drink vouchers for $17 in advance. The Shuckers will also celebrate the Coast with D’Iberville Night. Fans can listen live on the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network with pregame coverage beginning at 6:15 p.m.
Fans can save up to 50% off day-of-game pricing by securing their 2025 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 Keesler Federal Park 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 Keesler Federal Park for Biloxi Shuckers minor league baseball games and other entertainment and recreational events.