Homestand Highlights: M-Braves host in-state rival Biloxi Shuckers this week

PEARL, MS - The first place Mississippi Braves will welcome their in-state rival Biloxi Shuckers to Trustmark Park this week, Tuesday-Sunday. The homestand features Bark in the Park, First Responders Day, Thirsty Thursday, KLLM Big Rig Reveal, MS State Flag Cap Giveaway, Fireworks, and Autism Awareness Day with Jersey Auction.

Tuesday, July 20 vs. Biloxi | 6:35 pm | Gates Open at 5:30 pm

• Bark in the Park: The M-Braves host Bark in the Park, presented by Hollywood Feed! Dogs are welcome to take in the M-Braves game (humans must pay, dogs get in free). Waiver - All dogs are required to have a waiver signed by their owners before entering.
• Craft Beer Specials: Enjoy Craft Beer Specials from local breweries each Tuesday in the Farm Bureau Grill & Outdoor Patio.

Pitching Probables: RHP Odalvi Javier (5-2, 3.15)

Wednesday, July 21 vs. Biloxi | 6:35 pm | Gates Open at 5:30 pm

• First Responders Day: All First Responders (Military/Veterans/Fire/Police) and Healthcare workers receive FREE ADMISSION each Wednesday home game at Trustmark Park. Just show your work badge at the box office. AMR presents first Responders Day
• Join Us 4 a Jackson: Every Wednesday, "Join Us 4 A Jackson" and let $20 get you (4) Field Level Tickets and (4) 16 oz. Fountain Drinks! Additional tickets may be purchased for just $5.
• Wine Wednesday: Free Wine Tasting in the Farm Bureau Grill & Outdoor Patio.

Pitching Probables: RHP Victor Vodnik

Thursday, July 22 vs. Biloxi | 6:35 pm | Gates Open at 5:30 pm

• Thirsty Thursday: Join the M-Braves for Thirsty Thursday with 16 oz beer or fountain drinks for only $2 at every Thursday home game in 2021 for fans 21 & older.
• KLLM BIG RIGS REVEAL: We will be unveiling all of the 2021 college football trucks for Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Southern Miss, and Jackson State University!

Pitching Probables: RHP Bryce Elder (3-0, 2.74)

Friday, July 23 vs. Biloxi | 6:35 pm | Gates Open at 5:30 pm

• Commemorative Mississippi State Flag Cap: The first 1,000 fans on Friday will receive a commemorative Cap featuring the Mississippi State Flag, presented by the Mississippi Economic Council.
• Kids Run The Bases: Kids, 14-and-under will have the opportunity to run the bases after every Friday and Sunday home game at Trustmark Park, presented by Game on Wheels.
• Trustmark's $10,000 Dash For Cash: After each Friday home game, fans can register for the chance to snag cold hard cash. Then, ten lucky fans will have 1:00 to snag as much of the $10K spread out all over the outfield.

Pitching Probables: RHP Spencer Strider (1-3, 5.59)

Saturday, July 24 vs. Biloxi | 6:05 pm | Gates Open at 5:00 pm

• Post-Game Fireworks: Stay after the game for another exciting Post-Game Fireworks Show, presented by Baptist Medical Group.

Pitching Probables: LHP Hayden Deal (2-2, 4.00)

Sunday, July 25 vs. Biloxi | 2:05 pm | Gates Open at 1:00 pm

• Autism Awareness Day: Join us for a special day at Trustmark Park on Sunday, July 25 as we wear special jerseys to auction off, raising awareness, and funds for TEAAM!
• Sunday Family Funday: Enjoy matinee baseball every Sunday at Trustmark Park and take advantage of fun activities for the entire family. Kids 14-and-under will have the opportunity to run the bases after the game, presented by Game on Wheels.

Pitching Probables: RHP Odalvi Javier (G1) vs.

Did You Know? The M-Braves and Shuckers have played each other 122 times since 2015 with the Shuckers leading the all-time series 63-59. This will be the first series in which the Braves have the best record in the league, and the Shuckers have the worst.

_Players to Watch: _

Brewers Top-30 Prospects (MLB.com) for the Shuckers: OF Garrett Mitchell (1), INF Brice Turang (2), OF Tristen Lutz (12), and RHP Zack Brown (18),

• Mitchell was promoted to Biloxi on July 6 from High-A, and has hit .220 in his first 10 games in Double-A Mitchell was the 20th overall selection in the 2020 draft out of UCLA, signing for $3.242 million.
• Turang was the 21st overall selection by the Brewers out of Santiago High School in California. The Brewers signed him for $3.41 million, convincing him to not fulfill his commitment to LSU. The shortstop has hit .275 for the Shuckers this season with three home runs and 31 RBI.

Braves Top-30 Prospects (MLB.com) for the M-Braves:C Shea Langeliers (3), SS Braden Shewmake (4), RHP Bryce Elder (11), OF Trey Harris (12), RHP Victor Vodnik (13) RHP Daysbel Hernandez (15), 1B Greyson Jenista (17), 3B CJ Alexander (18), RHP Spencer Strider (19), and OF Justin Dean (24).

• Elder, Atlanta's fifth-round selection in 2020 is coming off back-to-back 7.0 inning starts, allowing just two runs on six hits over 14.2 innings, including the first seven of the combined no-hitter on July 17 vs. Pensacola.
• Strider, Atlanta's fourth-round selection in 2020 has 86 strikeouts in his first 49.1 innings as a professional pitcher, 15.9 SO/9 IP. He struck out six over 5.0 innings in his last start on Saturday at the Smokies.

Tickets may be purchased HERE, or by calling 888-BRAVES4 or stopping by the Trustmark Park box office Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.