Dominant Doubleheader Sweep Pulls Shuckers Into First-Place Tie
BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers (19-13) recorded their second consecutive doubleheader sweep over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (19-13) and pulled into a tie for first place in the South Division. The Shuckers, who stretched their win streak to four straight and have won 18 of 24, won 4-1 in
BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers (19-13) recorded their second consecutive doubleheader sweep over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (19-13) and pulled into a tie for first place in the South Division. The Shuckers, who stretched their win streak to four straight and have won 18 of 24, won 4-1 in game one and 7-4 in game two. The wins also clinched the first series victory for the Shuckers over Pensacola since September 13-18, 2022, at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
The Shuckers fell behind in the first inning in game one when Jared Serna scored on a double play to short, making it 1-0. The Shuckers then struck back in the second with a two-run home run from Zavier Warren, his fifth of the year. Brock Wilken extended the lead to 3-1 in the third with a solo blast to center. He followed it up with an RBI double off the wall in center during the fifth, making it 4-1. Josh Maciejewski (2-0) earned the win after 1.1 scoreless relief innings and Dax Fulton (1-2) took the loss. Justin Yeager also picked up his fifth save of the season with 1.2 perfect innings and two strikeouts. Brock Wilken (2-for-3) recorded the Shuckers’ lone multi-hit performance.
In game two, Pensacola struck first again, this time on an RBI double from Jake Thompson in the top of the first inning. The Shuckers again struck back with three in the second off an RBI infield single from Jeremy Vargas and a two-RBI double from Luke Adams. In the fourth, Adam struck again with an RBI double, making it 4-1. The lead extended to 5-1 in the fifth with a sacrifice fly from Ramón RodrÃguez. In the sixth, back-to-back home runs from Nathan Martorella, a two-run shot, and Josh Zamora, a solo shot, made it 5-4. The Shuckers responded in the bottom half with an RBI fielder’s choice from Cooper Pratt and a sacrifice fly to right from Brock Wilken. Alexander Cornielle (2-0) earned the win after allowing three runs over 5.2 innings. Adam Laskey (2-1) took the loss. Kaleb Bowman also recorded his first Double-A save and his first save since May of 2023 with the High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Luke Adams (2-for-4) and Luis Lara (2-for-4) each recorded multiple hits in the win.
The series concludes on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. at Keesler Federal Park. Tate Kuehner (1-4, 4.39) is scheduled to start for the Shuckers against Orlando Ortiz-Mayr (2-1, 5.21) for the Blue Wahoos. Make sure to arrive early for a Mother’s Day Pink Shuckers Water Bottle giveaway presented by Daigle A/C & Heating for the first 250 fans. Fans can also celebrate Mother’s Day with a Kendra Scott Mother’s Day package that includes 4 Dugout Box Tickets and an Ari Heart Delicate Chain Bracelet by Kendra Scott. Fans can also purchase a Sunday Fun Day Package with four tickets, hot dogs, chips, and drinks for $76 plus $19 for each additional ticket. Fans can also bring their Shuckers gear over to the Shuckers Shop before the game to get it autographed and say hello to select players. The first 150 fans will receive a Shuckers poster presented by Mele Printing. Fans can also have a catch on the field following the game. Fans can listen live on the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network with pregame coverage beginning at 12:45 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.