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Charlotte overpowers Jacksonville 7-1

Jumbo Shrimp drop fourth straight
Jordan Groshans reached base three times in Jacksonville's loss to Charlotte. (Savannah Russell)
May 26, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jeff Lindgren tossed 5.1 innings of one-run baseball, however a five-run sixth inning for the Charlotte Knights carried them to a 7-1 victory over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at 121 Financial Ballpark. With Jacksonville (21-26) ahead 1-0, Zach Remillard opened the sixth frame with a walk and

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jeff Lindgren tossed 5.1 innings of one-run baseball, however a five-run sixth inning for the Charlotte Knights carried them to a 7-1 victory over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at 121 Financial Ballpark.

With Jacksonville (21-26) ahead 1-0, Zach Remillard opened the sixth frame with a walk and advanced to third on a throwing error. Remillard then scored on a balk to level the game at one a piece. Jacksonville reliever Jefry Yan (0-1) walked Oscar Colas, who then swiped second before back-to-back walks by Carols Perez and Nate Mondou loaded the bases. Stephen Piscotty singled on a pop up, scoring Colas and Perez and advancing Mondou to third. Jake Marisnick followed up with a triple to plate Mondou and Piscotty and give Charlotte (25-24) a 5-1 lead.

Victor Reyes and Carlos Perez led off the eighth inning with back-to-back singles. Mondou then reached on a bunt down the third baseline to load the bases. Piscotty hit a sacrifice fly to right field, plating Reyes from third to make it 6-1. Jake Marisnick reached on a hit by pitch to load the bases. Erik Gonzalez then grounded out, scoring Perez.

Jacksonville jumped out on top in the fourth inning against Knights starter Garrett Davila (1-0). Jordan Groshans led off with a single and Jacob Amaya doubled to left, giving the Jumbo Shrimp a 1-0 advantage.

Jacksonville and Charlotte continue their series Saturday at 6:35 p.m. The Jumbo Shrimp will start LHP Emmanuel De Jesus (1-0, 1.80) and the Knights will counter with LHP Nate Fisher (4-4, 3.83). Coverage begins at 6:20 p.m. on Bally Live, MiLB.tv., ESPN 690, and espn690.com.

The first 2,000 fans through the gate will be going home with an awesome Coozie Belt Giveawat presented by 121 Financial Credit Union. Be sure to stick around after the game for Saturday night fireworks on Girl Scout Night.

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.