Murray's Late Homer Gives Shuckers Doubleheader Split Against Trash Pandas

BILOXI, MS – Ethan Murray’s sixth-inning go-ahead home run in game two helped the Biloxi Shuckers (53-40, 11-13) to a doubleheader split against the Rocket City Trash Pandas (33-59, 9-15) at Keesler Federal Park on Thursday night. The Shuckers fell, 5-1, in game one before a 3-1 win in game two, earning their second doubleheader split of the season. During the twin-bill, Zavier Warren set the Shuckers’ new franchise record (since 2018) by appearing in his 82^nd consecutive game, breaking Brock Wilken’s previous streak of 81, set in 2024.

In game one, the Trash Pandas jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first with an RBI single from Ben Gobbel. In the second, the Trash Pandas extended their lead to 3-0 with RBI singles from Nelson Rada and Denzer Guzman. An error on a sacrifice bunt from Cooper Pratt allowed Ethan Murray to score from first in the fourth, making it 3-1. The Trash Pandas made it 5-1 with a sacrifice fly in the fifth from Joe Redfield and an RBI single in the sixth from Denzer Guzman. Sam Aldegheri (5-6) earned the win while Brett Wichrowski (1-4) took the loss.

The Shuckers struck first in the second inning of game two with a Zavier Warren triple, followed by a sacrifice fly to left from Garrett Spain, making it 1-0. Oscar Colás tied the game at one in the fourth with a solo home run to left-center. In the sixth, Ethan Murray smashed his eighth home run of the year to right-center, a two-run shot, making it 3-1. K.C. Hunt (5-6) starred on the mound and earned the win after seven strikeouts across 6.0 innings with one run allowed, while George Klassen (3-8) earned the complete-game loss. Brian Fitzpatrick also earned his second save of the season with a strikeout in a scoreless seventh.

The series continues on Friday at Keesler Federal Park with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m. Tate Kuehner (7-4, 2.45) is scheduled to start for the Shuckers against Mitch Farris (1-6, 5.04) for the Trash Pandas. The Shuckers will give their appreciation to all branches of the armed forces on Military Appreciation Night and wear their alternate camo jerseys. After the game, fans can enjoy the best fireworks show on the Coast for Fireworks Friday. It’s also Friday Night Flight by Yuengling Flight. Fans can pick up a passport at any one of nine participating locations throughout Keesler Federal Park and grab a $6 Yuengling or Yuengling Flight (one per stop). Fans can get a stamp at each stop, and after five stamps, they can claim their free embossed Shuckers souvenir cup. Passports can be used on multiple Friday games during the season. Fans can listen live on the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network with pregame coverage beginning at 6:15 p.m.

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.