Consistent Offense From Pensacola Downs Biloxi 11-2

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (19-10) scored in six of the eight innings that they came to bat against the Biloxi Shuckers (14-15) as they topped Biloxi 11-2 on Saturday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
The Shuckers took their only lead of the night three batters into the game. Dillon Thomas connected for a solo home run to right off RHP Randy Dobnak, Thomas' third home run of the year, to put the Shuckers up 1-0. Pensacola would tie the game in the bottom of the first with a pair of doubles against RHP Bowden Francis (L, 0-2).
Home runs by Mitchell Kranson and Travis Blankenhorn extended the Blue Wahoos lead to 4-1 going to the fourth inning. Biloxi was able to pull within two runs thanks to a sacrifice fly by Alexander Alvarez, scoring Luis Aviles Jr. from third to make it 4-2.
Pensacola widened their advantage again in the fifth thanks to a sacrifice fly by Miguel Sanó and plated four runs in the sixth on three walks, two hits and a fielding error, opening a 9-2 lead. The final runs came in the seventh on a two-RBI single from Ernie De La Trinidad, putting Pensacola in front 11-2.
RHP Adam Bray (W, 2-1) allowed just two base runners in his two innings of work. LHP Tyler Jay (S, 1) pitched the final three frames for the Blue Wahoos and didn't allow a Shuckers runner to advance into scoring position.
Biloxi now squares off against the Blue Wahoos in a rubber match on Sunday at 1:05 pm to close out their ten-game road trip. The Shuckers will send RHP Alec Bettinger (0-2, 8.34) to the mound against Blue Wahoos RHP Griffin Jax (1-0, 0.66). The game can be heard locally in Biloxi on Cruisin' WGCM AM 1240/100.9 FM, TuneIn Radio or the MiLB First Pitch App.
Full Season Shuck Nation memberships, Weekender Shuck Nation memberships and Group Outings for the 2019 Biloxi Shuckers season are on sale now and are available for purchase by calling 228-233-3465, online at biloxishuckers.com or by visiting the MGM Park front office. Biloxi will host the 2019 Southern League All-Star Festivities, with a Home Run Derby on Monday, June 17 and the All-Star Game at 6:35 pm on Tuesday, June 18 at MGM Park. Tickets for 2019 All-Star Events are on sale now.
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