JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Montgomery Biscuits first baseman Mike Brosseau hit a two-run leadoff home run to left field to begin a nine-run 10th inning in a 14-5 win over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in front of 3,539 at Community First Credit Union Two-for-Tuesday and Coors Light $2 Tuesday at the
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Montgomery Biscuits first baseman Mike Brosseau hit a two-run leadoff home run to left field to begin a nine-run 10th inning in a 14-5 win over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in front of 3,539 at Community First Credit Union Two-for-Tuesday and Coors Light $2 Tuesday at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.
The Jumbo Shrimp (11-21 second half, 39-61 overall) took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Montgomery right-hander J.D. Martin walked left fielder Braxton Lee, designated hitter Brian Miller hit a one-out single, and shortstop Joe Dunand hit a two-run double down the right-field line. In the bottom of the second inning, third baseman Brian Schales and catcher Rodrigo Vigil hit consecutive singles, and center fielder Monte Harrison hit a sacrifice fly to make it 3-0.
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The Biscuits (17-15, 54-48) tied the game in the top of the third inning against Jacksonville right-hander Max Duval. Center fielder Thomas Milone singled, right fielder Nathan Lukes walked, and designated hitter Nate Lowe hit a two-run double before scoring on first baseman Mike Brosseau's RBI single. Montgomery took a 4-3 lead in the fourth inning, when left fielder Peter Maris doubled, catcher David Rodríguez singled, Milone walked, and Lukes grounded into a double play that scored a run. Duval allowed four earned runs on five hits and four walks with two strikeouts in four innings.
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Jacksonville retook the lead in the bottom of the fifth inning against right-hander Brandon Lawson. Harrison singled, first baseman Eric Jagielo walked, right fielder John Norwood hit a two-out, game-tying double, and second baseman Justin Twine hit a go-ahead RBI single. Montgomery tied the game with four sixth-inning walks by right-hander Lukas Schiraldi.
In the 10th inning, right-hander Jose Pena allowed Brosseau's home run and walked the next three batters before Rodriguez and Milone hit consecutive RBI singles. Pena allowed seven runs - six earned - and left-hander Scott Squier allowed two.
UP NEXT: The Jumbo Shrimp continue their series with Montgomery at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, when Jacksonville right-hander Robert Dugger (2-4) is scheduled to face Biscuits right-hander Benton Moss (2-2). Gates open at 6 p.m. for Publix Corks & Forks Wednesday, when fans can purchase a game ticket and the opportunity to sample food, beer, and wine from Publix in the Safe Harbor Seafood Palm Tree Pavilion for $15 at tinyurl.com/jaxshrimpportal (password "PUBLIX"). Reserved tickets may be upgraded at the Pavilion or box office. Anyone who donates a canned food item at the box office can save $1 off a gameday ticket (limit $1 off per ticket). National Wine and Cheese Day specials will be available in the Craft Cave and near the left-field berm. To raise awareness about seeking help and ending the cycle of domestic violence, the Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation will give away Topps card packs and auction a Joe Torre-autographed baseball.
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.
