Burdick grand slam leads Jumbo Shrimp to victory against Redbirds
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A grand slam by Peyton Burdick propelled the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to victory against the Memphis Redbirds 5-2 on Tuesday at 121 Financial Ballpark. The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (55-45) scored all of their runs in the bottom of the third inning. Erik González singled then went to
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A grand slam by Peyton Burdick propelled the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to victory against the Memphis Redbirds 5-2 on Tuesday at 121 Financial Ballpark.
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (55-45) scored all of their runs in the bottom of the third inning. Erik González singled then went to second on a wild pitch.Willians Astudillo was hit by a pitch and Jerar Encarnacion walked to load the bases. With the bases loaded, Burdick (14) blasted a grand slam, giving the Jumbo Shrimp a 4-1 advantage. The bases were once again loaded with three straight singles by Payton Henry, Víctor Víctor Mesa, and Ryan Lavarnway. A ground ball by Bryson Brigman plated Henry, adding one last run in the inning to make it 5-1.
The Memphis Redbirds (54-45) reduced their deficit in the top of the fourth inning. Alec Burleson (19) led off with a solo home run, cutting the deficit to 5-2.
Strong pitching performances by Jeff Lindgren (W, 2-1), Anthony Maldenado, and* Andrew Nardi* (S, 6) helped keep the Redbirds at-bay. Lindgren tossed 5.1 innings, allowing two runs on four hits with a season-high of five strikeouts in his first start with Jacksonville since April 27. Maldenado replaced Lindgren and pitched 1.2 scoreless innings, and Nardi struck out five in the final two innings of the game.
Memphis drew first blood in the top of the second inning. Burleson walked to first then advanced to second on a fielder’s choice. A single by Luken Baker plated Burleson to put Memphis ahead 1-0.
Jacksonville hosts Memphis at 7:05 p.m. on Wednesday. RHP Bryan Hoeing (6-5, 5.25 ERA) starts for the Jumbo Shrimp against Redbirds RHP Thomas Parsons(6-2, 4.91 ERA). Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on MiLB.tv, ESPN 690 and ESPN690.com.
Gates open at 6:00 p.m. for Canines and Crustaceans day presented by Forever Vets Animal Hospital. Canines get in free as long as long as their human companion buys a ticket. Please note that canines are not allowed in Section 119, the Wheelhouse Lounge, or the Haskell Suite Level. Wednesday’s game is also a Good is Everywhere Wednesday presented by VyStar Credit Union in which the Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation will raise funds and awareness throughout the night via ticket sales and promotions. VyStar Credit Union also presents VyStar BOGO Tickets for every Wednesday home gam. Fans can enjoy a buy-one, get-one-free ticket special using their VyStar credit or debit card at the Miller Electric House Box Office. Valid for tickets of equal or lesser value, ticket offers cannot be combined, and subject to availability.
ABOUT THE JUMBO SHRIMP: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp offer affordable family fun at 121 Financial Ballpark. Their inaugural season garnered the Southern League’s Don Mincher Organization of the Year, Promotional Trophy and Jimmy Bragan Executive of the Year, won by general manager Harold Craw. The club added its second Promotional Trophy in three years following the 2019 season. The 2021 season marked the return of Triple-A baseball in Jacksonville. To experience the excitement with the terrific value of ticket and group options, call the Jumbo Shrimp at (904) 358-2846 or visit www.jaxshrimp.com.