Wilken's Fifth Homer, Dominant Pitching Lead Shuckers to Win in Finale
COLUMBUS, GA – The Biloxi Shuckers (15-12) built an early advantage and cruised to a 6-1 win over the Columbus Clingstones (9-17) at Synovus Park on Sunday afternoon. With the win, the Shuckers earned a 5-1 series win, scoring 43 runs during the week. The 43 runs are tied for
COLUMBUS, GA – The Biloxi Shuckers (15-12) built an early advantage and cruised to a 6-1 win over the Columbus Clingstones (9-17) at Synovus Park on Sunday afternoon. With the win, the Shuckers earned a 5-1 series win, scoring 43 runs during the week. The 43 runs are tied for the sixth-most in a series in franchise history.
The Shuckers struck first in the second with an RBI single from Jheremy Vargas. In the third, Brock Wilken smashed a two-run shot off the scoreboard in left, making it 3-0. The Shuckers then used a two-RBI single from Zavier Warren and an RBI single from Ethan Murray to extend the lead to 6-0. The Clingstones got their only run in the seventh with a sacrifice fly from David McCabe that was hauled in by a leaping catch into the center field wall from Luis Lara.
On the mound, Shuckers’ starter Brett Wichrowski, making his season debut, struck out four over 3.0 shutout innings on 47 pitches. Stiven Cruz (1-0), who earned the win, followed with 2.0 scoreless innings, dropping his season ERA to 1.23. Kaleb Bomwan then finished the game with two shutout innings with two strikeouts. Didier Fuentes (0-2) took the loss for Columbus. At the plate, seven of the nine Shuckers in the order recorded at least one hit. Jheremy Vargas (2-for-3) recorded the lone multi-hit day.
After an off day on Monday, the Shuckers begin a six-game series against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at 6:05 p.m. on Tuesday at Keesler Federal Park. The first 250 fans will receive a No. 17 Josh Hader name-and-number t-shirt presented by Coca-Cola in celebration of our 10th anniversary season and three-time Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Award winner. It’s also Brew Crew Tuesday presented by Coors Light. Fans can purchase a 20oz souvenir tumbler for $13 with $7 refills at the first and third-base Beer Gardens. Fans can listen live on the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network with pregame coverage beginning at 11:45 a.m. from the Ground Zero Blues Club Broadcast Booth.
Fans can save up to 50% off day-of-game pricing by securing their 2025 Shuck Nation membership today. Shuck Nation memberships, Flex 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.