Wentz fans career high 10 batters in Saturday's loss to Shuckers
PEARL, MS - The Mississippi Braves (6-11, 39-47) rallied to tie the Saturday's game at 1-1 in the eighth inning, but the Biloxi Shuckers (9-8, 50-37) responded with two runs in the ninth to hand the M-Braves their eighth-straight loss, 3-1. In the loss, Joey Wentz set a new career high
PEARL, MS - The Mississippi Braves (6-11, 39-47) rallied to tie the Saturday's game at 1-1 in the eighth inning, but the Biloxi Shuckers (9-8, 50-37) responded with two runs in the ninth to hand the M-Braves their eighth-straight loss, 3-1. In the loss,
Biloxi plated two runs in the top of the ninth inning off of reliever
Wentz continued his mastery on the mound and added 7.0 innings of one-run baseball, on five hits, with two walks and then ten strikeouts. Over his last three outings, the Leawood, Kansas native has 27 strikeouts over 18.1 innings, and only two runs allowed - a 0.99 ERA.
Biloxi starter
The M-Braves eight-game losing streak is the longest since dropping 10-straight games, June 28-July 6, 2017.
On Sunday, the Braves will try to stop the skid in game four of the six-game series against the Shuckers. RHP
Sunday's Promotions:
Mugshots Sunday Family Fun Day - Take advantage of a ticket deal and bring out the entire family. Receive (1) Dugout Level seat, (1) hot dog, (1) 16 oz fountain soda, (1) small popcorn, (1) M-Braves cap, and (1) FREE Fun Zone wristband FOR ONLY $18. Additional tickets with extras are $18 each. (AVAILABLE AT THE BOX OFFICE ONLY).
Petting Zoo - The first five Sunday games will feature a live Petting Zoo, courtesy of Green Top Acres that will include mini-horses, goats, sheep and of course, bunny rabbits!
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