Garrett powers Jumbo Shrimp to 6-2 triumph

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Stone Garrett socked a go-ahead three-run home run on Thursday to propel the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to a 6-2 victory in front of 5,007 fans at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Fans enjoyed a Budweiser Thirsty Thursday and St. Vincent's HealthCare Military Appreciation Day.
Mobile (21-31) led 1-0 when BayBears starter Jesus Castillo (2-6) walked Brian Miller. An error put two men on before Garrett blasted a three-run shot to give Jacksonville (20-33) their first lead.

Brandon Sandoval homered to pull Mobile within one in the top of the seventh, but more BayBears miscues helped the Jumbo Shrimp offense.
Consecutive Mobile errors put runners on second and third to jumpstart the bottom of the seventh. Corey Bird then lashed an RBI single. Two batters later, Miller rocketed a two-run single to left to increase the Jacksonville advantage to 6-2.
Jumbo Shrimp starter Robert Dugger (6-5) earned the win with two runs allowed on six hits in seven innings - his fourth straight start of seven frames. The right-hander fanned seven against one walk. 
The BayBears got on the board in the fourth inning on an RBI ground out from Sandoval.

Thursday's winning raffle number of 1956999024 won a prize of $174.
Jacksonville and Mobile meet at 7:05 p.m. on Friday from the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. RHP Sixto Sanchez (0-1, 3.45 ERA) makes the start for the Jumbo Shrimp against BayBears RHP Jason Alexander (1-1, 3.13 ERA). Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on MiLB.tv, Sunny 102.3 FM, TuneIn and jaxshrimp.com.
The Jumbo Shrimp will offer a #CrustaceanNation twist on an old Jacksonville tradition for the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail (Sauce) Party. On a Red Shirt Friday, fans are encouraged to wear red to support the military and save $1 per ticket at the box office, or donate that $1 to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Friday Night Lites spiced up by Tijuana Flats presented by Miller Lite and Coors Light means from 6-7:30 p.m., fans are welcome to enjoy specials for $1 12 oz. Miller Lite and Coors Light drafts, as well as $1 off all craft beer at the Craft Cave near the third-base gate. Fans can enjoy a NAPA AutoCare Family Fireworks Show after the game.
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.