Burke Grand Slam Leads Shuckers to Win in Home Finale
BILOXI, MS – A Blake Burke grand slam powered the Biloxi Shuckers (70-62, 28-35) to a 4-1 win over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (65-67, 31-32) on Sunday in the final home game of the regular season at Keesler Federal Park. With the win, the Shuckers recorded their 42nd of the
BILOXI, MS – A Blake Burke grand slam powered the Biloxi Shuckers (70-62, 28-35) to a 4-1 win over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (65-67, 31-32) on Sunday in the final home game of the regular season at Keesler Federal Park. With the win, the Shuckers recorded their 42nd of the year at home, the third-most in franchise history and clinched a winning record for the seventh time in franchise history.
An error with the bases loaded in the fourth inning scored the Blue Wahoos only run of the game, giving them a 1-0 lead. The Shuckers then took a 4-1 lead in the fifth with a grand slam from Blake Burke, his second of the season. Jesús Broca (1-1) earned the win after three perfect relief innings with four strikeouts, while Jacob Miller (3-7) took the loss for Pensacola. Austin Roberts also recorded his first save in the Brewers organization, retiring four straight batters to end the game. Roberts became the 13th different Shuckers pitcher to record a save this season, setting a new single-season franchise record.
At the plate, Blake Burke (2-for-4), Mike Boeve (2-for-4) and Bladimir Restituyo (3-for-3) each recorded multi-hit efforts for the Shuckers.
After an off-day on Monday, the Shuckers will begin their final series of the regular season on Tuesday against the Birmingham Barons at Regions Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Fans can listen live on the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network with pregame coverage beginning at 6:40 p.m.
Fans can save up to 50% off day-of-game pricing by securing their 2026 season membership and a 2025 Shuckers Playoff Ticket package, including tickets for all playoff games potentially held at Keesler Federal Park this season. 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.