Early onslaught drives Blue Wahoos by Jumbo Shrimp
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Riley Mahan homered for the second straight game on Friday, but the Pensacola Blue Wahoos blitzed the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 8-1 at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. A crowd of 7,351 enjoyed a Red Shirt Friday, Friday Night Lights spiced up by Tijuana Flats presented by Miller
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -
With the score tied at one, Jacksonville (29-43, 0-2) starter
The Blue Wahoos added to their lead when Blankenhorn bagged an RBI single in the fifth.
The clubs traded barbs in the first inning. Diaz banged an RBI single in the top of the first before Mahan blasted a homer off Blue Wahoos starter
Friday's winning raffle number of 2058046005 won a prize of $298.
Jacksonville hosts Pensacola at 6:35 p.m. on Saturday from the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. RHP
The Jumbo Shrimp are celebrating the oldest anniversary in the history of Minor League Baseball with the 4,000th anniversary of the humble noodle on Ramen Noodle Appreciation Night presented by 121 Financial and Union Home Mortgage. The first 2,000 fans through the gates will receive a special Jumbo Shrimp flavor ramen noodle pillow. The Jumbo Shrimp will also have Jumbo Shrimp flavored ramen noodles available for purchase in the concessions stands and special noodle-themed contests all night long. Following the game, fans can enjoy a special Saturday Night Fireworks show presented by 121 Financial and Union Home Mortgage.
ABOUT THE JUMBO SHRIMP: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp offer affordable family fun at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. 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. 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.