O'Rae Continues Peachy Performance, Shuckers Fall to Clingstones

BILOXI, MS – In a game that saw 15 runs, 19 hits, 15 walks and four home runs, the Biloxi Shuckers (12-17) fell to the Columbus Clingstones (15-14), 8-7, at Keesler Federal Park on Wednesday night. Despite the loss, Matthew Wood recorded his first career grand slam and Dylan O’Rae reached base three times in a multi-hit performance. Across the first two games of the series, O’Rae is 5-for-8 with a pair of walks.

The Shuckers struck early and often with a six-run first inning, tying their season-high for runs in an inning. Blake Burke started the scoring with an RBI single to center, and Darrien Miller extended his hit streak to five consecutive games with an RBI double to right-center, making it 2-0. Later in the inning, Matthew Wood smashed the Shuckers first extra-base hit with the bases loaded this season, a 103 MPH, 358-foot grand slam to right-center. The Clingstones responded with a pair in the top of the second off an RBI single from Cal Conley and a sacrifice fly from Ethan Workinger. The Shuckers made it 7-2 in the bottom of the second on a 103 MPH, 377-foot blast from Blake Burke, his ninth of the season. The Clingstones then responded with six unanswered runs, including five in the third inning. The five runs came home on a solo home run from Jordan Groshans, an RBI single from Ethan Workinger and a three-RBI double from Tyler Tolve. The Clingstones took an 8-7 lead in the seventh on a solo home run from Adam Zebrowski. Luis Vargas (2-1) earned the win while Cameron Wagoner (0-1) took the loss. Tyler LaPorte also picked up his first save of the season.

At the plate, Dylan O’Rae (2-for-4) and Blake Burke (2-for-5) each recorded multi-hit performances. The Shuckers bullpen also combined to allow one run over six innings with six strikeouts, including scoreless performances from Stiven Cruz (1.0ip, 1k), Joe Corbett (1.0ip, 1k), Jesús Broca (1.2ip, 2k) and Ryan Birchard (1.0ip, 1k).

The series continues on Thursday with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m. Manuel Rodriguez (1-2, 5.64) is slated to start for the Shuckers against Shay Schanaman (2-0, 4.05) for the Clingstones. Tiki Thursday, presented by Coca-Cola, Kicker108 and PBR puts the Corona Premier Tiki Bar front and center all night long. Enjoy live music from Cooper Cross at the Tiki Bar from 5:30-7:30 p.m., a pregame happy hour, and $2 beers, hot dogs and Coca-Cola products throughout the ballpark. Fans can enjoy the beach area and Schooner’s Splash Zone free of charge during the game. Fans can also cash in on almost 60% savings with the ‘Tiki Thursday Deal’, which includes a Reserved Level ticket and two drink vouchers for $17 in advance. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will also be in attendance for MGCCC Night. Coverage begins at 6:15 p.m. with the On-Deck Show on the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network and The Hype 100.9.

Fans can save up to 50% off day-of-game pricing by securing their 2026 season membership. Season Memberships, Mini Plans and group outings are available now by visiting biloxishuckers.com, the ballpark offices and by calling (228) 233-3465. Fans can also receive more information regarding the full promotion schedule and single-game tickets on the Shuckers website.

ABOUT THE BILOXI SHUCKERS:

The Biloxi Shuckers are the Double-A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Shuckers are members of the Southern League and play at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi, Mississippi. For more information, please visit biloxishuckers.com and follow us on Twitter @biloxishuckers and at facebook.com/biloxishuckers.

ABOUT SHUCKERS BASEBALL, LLC:

Shuckers Baseball, LLC is a MS entity owned and operated by John Tracy. Shuckers Baseball operates the Biloxi Shuckers baseball franchise, including operating Keesler Federal Park for Biloxi Shuckers minor league baseball games and other entertainment and recreational events.