JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Miami Marlins left-hander Jeff Locke went six shutout innings in his second rehab start for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, and three relievers combined for a seven-hit shutout of the Southern League's highest-scoring offense in a 5-0 win over the Jackson Generals and fifth straight victory in front
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Miami Marlins left-hander Jeff Locke went six shutout innings in his second rehab start for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, and three relievers combined for a seven-hit shutout of the Southern League's highest-scoring offense in a 5-0 win over the Jackson Generals and fifth straight victory in front of 5,481 at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville Thursday night.
FULL BREAKDOWN OF LOCKE'S START
Locke (1-0) had his longest outing in four rehab appearances between Class-A Advanced Jupiter and Jacksonville. On Thursday, he scattered six singles and two walks while striking out five Generals. He worked one perfect inning and stranded seven baserunners. After a walk to begin the game, he immediately induced a ground-ball double play. He worked around two singles in the second and one in the third by getting five of six outs via strikeouts. He escaped a bases-loaded jam in the fifth inning with another double play and worked around back-to-back one-out singles.
Jumbo Shrimp Jeff Locke Post Rehab Start 5-25-17
Jacksonville (20-26) took the lead in the first inning, putting the first four batters on base against Generals right-hander Brad Keller (3-2). Shortstop Alex Yarbrough hit a leadoff single to left field, and second baseman KC Serna singled to center field. After a wild pitch advanced both runners, Keller walked third baseman Brian Anderson. Right fielder Cal Towey grounded a two-run single past first baseman Kevin Cron for a 2-0 Jumbo Shrimp lead, before Keller struck out the next three batters to end the inning. Keller held the Jumbo Shrimp without further runs until the fourth inning. Left fielder Alex Glenn hit a leadoff infield single, catcher Austin Nola singled to center field, and center fielder Yefri Pérez hit an RBI double to center field. An infield single by Serna and bases-loaded hit by pitch of Towey each added a run to make it 5-0.
Jax Jumbo Shrimp Highlights - May 25, 2017
Jackson (25-21) entered the series leading the Southern League in batting average, scoring, and home runs, but after Locke, right-handers Omar Bencomo, Severino González and Tyler Higgins each pitched a scoreless inning to secure the shutout.
Randy Ready Postgame vs. Jackson 5/25/17
UP NEXT: The Jumbo Shrimp continue their series with Jackson in a doubleheader at 5:05 p.m. Friday. Jumbo Shrimp right-hander Joe Gunkel (0-1) and left-hander Matt Tomshaw (4-1) are scheduled to face Generals left-hander Alex Young (3-2) and right-hander Taylor Clarke (4-2) in Games 1 and 2, respectively. Fans may visit any participating NAPA AutoCare Center to get a FREE general admission ticket for the game, which will be followed by NAPA AutoCare Family Fireworks. The Jumbo Shrimp will wear red "Bold City" jerseys on Red Shirt Friday, and fans who wear red can save $1 per ticket at the box office, or donate the $1 to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Sgt. Scampi returns as the bat dog. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. for Miller Lite Happy Hour, presented in part by Wild Wing Café, with Miller Lite beer specials in the new Craft Cave inside the third-base gate until 7:30 p.m. The Wheelhouse Chef's Table will include a buffet in the suite-level lounge open to all fans for $12 per plate. The game is also presented by Renda Broadcasting.
ABOUT THE JUMBO SHRIMP: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are beginning a new era of affordable family fun with the 2017 season presented by Community First Credit Union at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. With a new lineup of ticket and group options, there is a reason for everyone to get part of the action by calling the Jumbo Shrimp at (904) 358-2846 or visiting www.jaxshrimp.com.
