Four-run third buries Jacksonville in loss to Nashville
JACKSONVILLE, F.L. – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp fell behind early in a 10-1 loss to the Nashville Sounds Thursday night in front of 5,415 fans at 121 Financial Ballpark. Nashville (22-10) jumped to an early lead in the top of the third against Jacksonville starter Max Meyer (L, 2-1). Mark
JACKSONVILLE, F.L. – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp fell behind early in a 10-1 loss to the Nashville Sounds Thursday night in front of 5,415 fans at 121 Financial Ballpark.
Nashville (22-10) jumped to an early lead in the top of the third against Jacksonville starter Max Meyer (L, 2-1). Mark Mathias(3) blasted a solo home run to start the inning. Mario Feliciano followed with a single. Two batters later, Brice Turang singled with two outs before both runners scored on a Keston Hiura (1) three-run home run to push the Sounds lead to 4-0.
Jacksonville (19-14) plated their only run in the bottom of the third. Charles Leblanc started the inning with an infield single and advanced to second on a wild pitch by Nashville starter Ethan Small (3-1). After two quick outs, Lorenzo Quintana hit a line drive off Small that rebounded to shallow right field, allowing Leblanc to score to cut the deficit to 4-1.
The Sounds’ offense kept swinging in the fifth. With one out, Wilson doubled and Hiura (2) blasted a two-run home run with two outs to pad the Nashville lead to 6-1.
The score remainded 6-1 until the top of the ninth. Mathias led off with a single and advanced to third on a single by Feliciano. Andruw Monasterio hit a sac fly, scoring Mathias to make it a 7-1 advantage for Nashville. Wilson singled in the next at-bat and Feliciano advanced to second. Turang walked to load the bases and Hiura continued his hot day with a single, scoring both Feliciano and Wilson to push the lead to 9-1. Turang advanced to third and then scored on a sac fly by Jon Singleton as the final Nashville tally, 10-1.
Jacksonville continues their series with Nashville Friday with first pitch slated for 7:05 p.m. The Jumbo Shrimp will turn to RHP Bryan Hoeing (1-0, 5.14), and the Sounds will counter with RHP *Dylan File *(2-0, 3.95). Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on ESPN 690, ESPN690.com, and MiLB.tv.
Gates open at 6 p.m. for Red Shirt Friday, as Jumbo Shrimp players and staff will be wearing red each Friday to support the military. Fans who also wear red can save $1 on their ticket at the Miller Electric Box Office. It’s also Friday Night Lites at 121 Financial Ballpark, featuring $2 12 oz. Miller Lites and $1 off craft beer in the Craft Cave at the Third Base Gate from 6-7:30 p.m. Plus fans will want to stick around after the game for Friday Night Fireworks!
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.