Jacksonville defeats Charlotte behind Junk’s career day

Junk tossed six scoreless innings with career-high 10 strikeouts in 2-1 win against Knights

Janson Junk (W, 2-1) had a career day with 10 strikeouts, propelling the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to a 2-1 win against the Charlotte Knights. (Wyatt Lucovsky/Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp)

By Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

April 9, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. –Janson Junk (W, 2-1) had a career day with 10 strikeouts, propelling the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to a 2-1 win against the Charlotte Knights, Wednesday from VyStar Ballpark. Jacksonville (8-3) opened the scoring in the fourth. Agustin Ramírez (1) cracked a solo home run off Charlotte (6-5) starter

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. –Janson Junk (W, 2-1) had a career day with 10 strikeouts, propelling the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to a 2-1 win against the Charlotte Knights, Wednesday from VyStar Ballpark.

Jacksonville (8-3) opened the scoring in the fourth. Agustin Ramírez (1) cracked a solo home run off Charlotte (6-5) starter Chris Rodriguez (L, 0-1) giving Jacksonville an early lead. Following the home run, Deyvison De Los Santos singled, stole second base, and advanced to third on a groundout. With a runner at third, Brian Navarreto ripped an RBI single, extending the Jumbo Shrimp lead to 2-0.

The Knights battled back in the eighth. Tim Elko laced a leadoff double, advancing to third on a groundout. With a runner at third, Tristan Gray smacked a sacrifice fly, plating the first run of the series for the Knights.

Junk twirled six scoreless innings with ten strikeouts against Charlotte. He allowed just one baserunner, securing his second win of the season.

Jacksonville and Charlotte continue the series Thursday at 7:05 p.m. from VyStar Ballpark. RHP Robinson Piña (1-1, 5.87 ERA) will toe the rubber for the Jumbo Shrimp and RHP Nick Nastrini (0-0, 8.10 ERA) will counter for the Knights. Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on Bally Live, MLB.tv, MiLB.tv, ESPN 690, and ESPN690.com.

Gates open at 6 p.m. for “Thirsty Thursday” presented by Coors Light. Fans can purchase $2 (16-oz. drafts) and $3 (24-oz. drafts) at various locations throughout the ballpark. Thursday is a “It’s Complicated” night at VyStar Ballpark. What better way to meet people than at the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp's speed dating event? When you purchase your Coors Light next to the Coors Light Tiki Terrace, be sure to get your green, yellow or red cup, while supplies last.

ABOUT THE JUMBO SHRIMP: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins and compete in the International League. The team calls VyStar Ballpark home for baseball but also a wide variety of additional community focused events with a goal of providing Affordable, Family, FUN to Northeast Florida. Winners of many marketing and sales awards and recognition since the team was rebranded prior to the 2017 season, the Jumbo Shrimp continually lead the state of Florida in attendance across all minor league professional sports organizations.