Hunt Stars in Pitchers Duel as Shuckers Fall to Barons
BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Biloxi Shuckers (72-64, 30-37) fell to the Birmingham Barons (81-55, 43-24), 2-1, at Regions Field on Friday night. Despite the two teams combining for 41 runs across the first three games of the series, the teams combined for three runs, three walks and 12 hits in
BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Biloxi Shuckers (72-64, 30-37) fell to the Birmingham Barons (81-55, 43-24), 2-1, at Regions Field on Friday night. Despite the two teams combining for 41 runs across the first three games of the series, the teams combined for three runs, three walks and 12 hits in a pitchers' duel. K.C. Hunt starred for the Shuckers, becoming the fourth player in franchise history to finish 6.0 innings in under 60 pitches, needing 57 with one run allowed in his 26th and final start of the regular season.
The Shuckers scored their only run of the game in the first inning with an RBI single from Matthew Wood, scoring Luis Lara from third. The Barons tied the game in the third inning with a sacrifice fly from Calvin Harris, scoring Wilfred Veras from third after a leadoff triple. Sam Antonacci delivered the game-winning hit in the bottom of the ninth, an RBI single to right. Tyler Davis (2-7) earned the win while Travis MacGregor (0-6) took the loss for the Shuckers.
At the plate, Luis Lara (2-for-4) recorded the Shuckers lone multi-hit performance of the game. K.C. Hunt also became the second Shuckers pitcher since 2023 to record at least 120.0 innings in a season, finishing the year with 121.1 innings. Hunt also tied the single-season franchise record with his 26th start of the season.
The Shuckers return to action on Saturday with the penultimate game of the regular season, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Regions Field. Tyson Hardin (2-2, 3.34) is scheduled to start for the Shuckers against Riley Gowens (7-5, 3.33) for the Barons. Fans can listen live on the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network with pregame coverage beginning at 6:10 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.