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Jumbo Shrimp fall to WooSox, 9-2

Allen homers in loss
Austin Allen homered in the Jumbo Shrimp's 9-2 loss to the WooSox.
By Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
July 14, 2023

Jacksonville, Fla. - Despite an early lead courtesy of an Austin Allen home run, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp dropped Friday’s series opener 9-2, to the Worcester Woo Sox in front 7,570 at 121 Financial Ballpark. Jacksonville (39-46, 8-5) got on the board first when Allen (19) notched a home run

Jacksonville, Fla. - Despite an early lead courtesy of an Austin Allen home run, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp dropped Friday’s series opener 9-2, to the Worcester Woo Sox in front 7,570 at 121 Financial Ballpark.

Jacksonville (39-46, 8-5) got on the board first when Allen (19) notched a home run in the bottom of the second inning off starter Kyle Barraclough (4-0).

Worcester (46-40, 7-4) then put up a four-spot in the top of the third inning. Nick Sogard singled, David Hamilton walked, and Ceddanne Rafaela was hit by a pitch to load the bases for Enmanuel Valdez (8), who hit a grand slam off starter Jeff Lindgren (6-4) to give the Woo Sox a 4-1 advantage.

In the home half of the third inning, the Jumbo Shrimp cut into the deficit when Jake Mangum laced a one-out single. Mangum then stole second and advanced to third on a wild pitch before coming home on a balk.

Valdez singled with one out in the top of the fifth inning. Bobby Dalbec (21) hit a two-run shot followed by a Wilyer Abreu (12) homer to widen the gap to 7-2.

The WooSox extended their lead in the top of the eighth inning. Valdez walked to lead off the inning and advanced to third on a Dalbec single. Valdez scored on a wild pitch. Following a fly out, Dalbec scored on a fielding error making it, 9-2.

Jacksonville and Worcester continue their series Saturday at 6:35 p.m. LHP Devin Smeltzer (4-4, 5.67) gets the nod for the Jumbo Shrimp and RHP Dinelson Lamet (0-0, 4.50) starts for the WooSox. Coverage begins at 6:20 p.m. on Bally Live, MiLB.tv., ESPN 690, and espn690.com.

On National Give Something Away Day, the first 2,000 fans to Saturday’s game will receive a Vice Shrimp beach blanket courtesy of Ascension St. Vincent’s. Fans are encouraged to stick around after the game for Saturday Night Fireworks.

ABOUT THE JUMBO SHRIMP: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp offer affordable family fun at 121 Financial Ballpark. 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. The club added its second Promotional Trophy in three years following the 2019 season. The 2021 season marked the return of Triple-A baseball in Jacksonville. 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.