Three-Run Second Inning Propels Shuckers Over Clingstones, 4-2

Shuckers secure series opening contest against Clingstones

By Max Gifford | Biloxi Shuckers

April 14, 2026

COLUMBUS, GA – The Biloxi Shuckers (6-4) staved off an early deficit to defeat the Columbus Clingstones (5-5), 4-2 in the first game of a six-game series at Synovus Park on Tuesday night. A big second inning was the difference with the Shuckers scoring three runs. It also marked the

COLUMBUS, GA – The Biloxi Shuckers (6-4) staved off an early deficit to defeat the Columbus Clingstones (5-5), 4-2 in the first game of a six-game series at Synovus Park on Tuesday night.

A big second inning was the difference with the Shuckers scoring three runs. It also marked the fourth comeback win for the Shuckers this season.

The Clingstones capitalized on just the fifth pitch they saw of the game with a leadoff home run for Lizandro Espinoza off the bat at 99 mph. The Shuckers answered the very next half-inning when Dasan Brown went from first to home on a misplayed ground ball by Ambioris Tavarez to tie the game. That two-out error proved costly because the very next batter, Eric Brown Jr. hit a two-run homer to give the Shuckers the lead. Both of his home runs have come at the leadoff spot.

The offenses stood still over the next three innings before Dylan O’Rae drove in Kay-Lan Nicasia on a ground-rule double to extend the lead to 4-1. O’Rae’s extra-base knock extended his hit streak to 9 games, tying his career-high.

Columbus counterpunched in the eighth after a wild pitch from Jesus Broca brought in David McCabe to cut the deficit in half.

Every single Shucker reached base on the evening. The squad also stole six bases for the fourth time this season. Eric Brown Jr.’s two-run shot solidified his second multi-RBI game this season.

Anthony Flores (1-0) (1.1ip, 0r, 1k) was announced as the winning pitcher, with the Columbus starter Herick Hernandez (0-1) being handed the loss, and Sam Garcia getting his second save.

The Shuckers are right back in action just over 12 hours later. Brett Wichrowski (1-0, 4.00) gets the nod on the bump against Owen Murphy (0-0, 5.40). The second game of six against the Clingstones starts Wednesday morning at 10:05 a.m. Coverage begins at 9:45 a.m. with the On-Deck Show on the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network and The Hype 100.9.

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