Rain postpones Shuckers and Generals on Wednesday night
JACKSON, TN - Tonight's 7:05 pm scheduled game between the Biloxi Shuckers and Jackson Generals has been postponed by heavy rains and the forecast of more rain in the West Tennessee area. The clubs will make up Wednesday's game as part of a Thursday doubleheader, featuring two seven-inning contests, starting at 5:05 pm.
The Shuckers will send out RHP Adrian Houser (1-0, 3.18) in game one of the twin bill and LHP Josh Hader (1-1, 3.07) in the nightcap. The pair were both acquired from Houston on July 30. Houser earned his first win as a Shucker last Thursday. In 17 innings, over his first 3 starts he is 1-0 with a 3.18 ERA, 17 strikeouts and no walks. Houser tied a career-high with eight strikeouts last Thursday. Hader is 1-1 with a 3.07 ERA in his first three starts with 20 strikeouts and just 4 walks with opposing hitters batting .170 against him. The Generals will counter with RHP Dylan Unsworth (2-5, 5.24) in the first game and LHP Kyle Hunter (3-1, 3.82) starting game two.
The Shuckers have won five-straight seven-inning contests including a sweep of the Generals at MGM Park on July 31. Overall, the club is 7-5 in doubleheader games. The first half South Division champs are currently 3.5 games behind the Mobile BayBears and Pensacola Blue Wahoos, in fourth place in the current second half standings.
Coverage of Wednesday's doubleheader will begin at 4:50 pm on 1240-AM WGCM, 1580-AM WPMO and the entire Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network. Fans can also listen to the game using the TuneIn Radio app or by going to www.biloxishuckers.com.
The Shuckers have 10 regular season games remaining on the schedule, featuring five-game series against the Mobile BayBears (ARI), Aug. 23-27 and Tennessee Smokies (CHC), Sept. 3-7. There will be post-game fireworks following the final Saturday and Sunday games of the regular season, Sept. 5-6. The 2015 regular season ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 7.
Playoff Tickets On-Sale Tomorrow: Biloxi Shuckers Southern League South Division Series playoff tickets will go on-sale to the general public tomorrow. At 10 am on the Thursday, fans can purchase playoff tickets online through biloxishuckers.com, ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000 or visiting the MGM Park box office. The Southern League South Division first half champions will open the best-of-5 series against the South Division second half winner or division wildcard at 7:10 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10.
In addition to purchasing tickets at the MGM Park Box Office or CLICKING HERE, fans may also use the options listed below from Ticketmaster. In order to purchase tickets over the phone, please call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000. The MGM Park Box Office does not process any phone sales. All phone sales must be made through Ticketmaster with the number provided. In order to purchase tickets online, please visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.BiloxiShuckers.com. Tickets may also be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets. Please visit www.ticketmaster.com for additional locations in your area. ** There are no refunds or exchanges for individual game tickets**