Lara Reaches 40 Stolen Base Mark, Shuckers Reel in Wahoos with 5-2 Win
BILOXI, MS – Luis Lara became the fourth player in franchise history to reach 40 stolen bases in a season, and the Biloxi Shuckers (68-60, 26-33) reached 40 home wins in a season for the first time since 2019 in a 5-2 victory over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (63-65, 29-30)
BILOXI, MS – Luis Lara became the fourth player in franchise history to reach 40 stolen bases in a season, and the Biloxi Shuckers (68-60, 26-33) reached 40 home wins in a season for the first time since 2019 in a 5-2 victory over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (63-65, 29-30) at Keesler Federal Park on Wednesday night. The Shuckers reached base 21 times with 10 hits, eight walks and were hit by a pitch three times in their 31st comeback win of the season.
Pensacola took a 2-0 lead in the second on a fielding error that allowed Connor Caskenette to score and an RBI single from Dub Gleed. The Shuckers then tied the game in the fifth with back-to-back RBI singles from Mike Boeve and Matthew Wood. In the bottom of the sixth inning, the Shuckers took a 3-2 lead on a bases-loaded RBI walk to Brock Wilken, scoring Blake Burke. The Shuckers extended the lead to 5-2 with an RBI single from Luis Lara in the seventh and an RBI single from Matthew Wood in the eighth. Brett Wichrowski (3-6) earned the win for the Shuckers after six innings while Colby Martin (1-1) took the loss. Out of the bullpen, Mark Manfredi earned his seventh hold of the season with two scoreless innings and Travis MacGregor earned his second save of the season with the Shuckers after a hitless ninth inning.
At the plate, Luis Lara (2-for-3), Brock Wilken (2-for-2) and Matthew Wood (2-for-4) each recorded multiple hits. Lara also recorded his 40th stolen base of the season in the sixth inning, becoming the 14th Southern League player since 2005, and the first since 2023, to record 40+ stolen bases and 30+ extra-base hits in a single season.
The series continues on Thursday at Keesler Federal Park with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m. Alexander Cornielle (5-8, 4.08) is scheduled to start for the Shuckers against Jake Brooks (2-2, 5.72) for the Blue Wahoos. Fans can kickstart the weekend with Thirsty Thursday™ presented by PBR, Coca-Cola, and Kicker108 with $2 PBR cans, drafts, hot dogs, and Coca-Cola products. Fans can splash in with $4 draft beer specials on Miller Lite and Coors Light at the first and third-base Beer Gardens. Fans can also cash in on almost 60% savings with the Thirsty Thursday™ Deal, which includes a Reserved Level ticket and two drink vouchers for $17 in advance. 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 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.