The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp continue their extended home stand with six more games at VyStar Ballpark against the Gwinnett Stripers beginning on Tuesday, June 9. Here’s what fans need to know about the next Triple-A baseball series.
Who: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Gwinnett Stripers.
When: June 9-14.
TU: 7:05 p.m.
W: 7:05 p.m.
TH: 7:05 p.m.
F: 7:05 p.m.
SA: 6:35 p.m.
SU: 2:05 p.m.
Where: VyStar Ballpark.
Series recap: In a strong start with a disappointing finish, the Jumbo Shrimp started by taking three of four games from the Nashville Sounds but lost Saturday and Sunday to settle for a series split. The scores leave Jacksonville three and a half games behind the first-place Rochester Red Wings as the International League nears the halfway point.
Highlight: Just in time for Friday night fireworks, Graham Pauley activated some fireworks with the baseball bat in the eighth inning on June 5. His three-run go-ahead home run powered the Jumbo Shrimp to a 4-3 win over Nashville.
Crustacean sensation: Since the Miami Marlins optioned him to Jacksonville on May 29, Pauley has played like a batter ready to return to the majors. In addition to his home run Friday, he has three doubles and a triple in June for the Jumbo Shrimp, batting .400 with a 1.320 OPS.
On deck: Two Jacksonville natives are returning to the First Coast as members of the Stripers. Outfielder Ben Gamel, from Bishop Kenny High School, and Brett Wisely, from Sandalwood High School, are both set to line up for Gwinnett. The Stripers, Triple-A affiliates of the Atlanta Braves, also include the Braves’ No. 2 prospect in 22-year-old right-handed pitcher JR Ritchie.
Ballpark fun: Tuesday night’s game is on home turf, but that hasn’t stopped the Jumbo Shrimp from celebrating Road Trip Music Night at the Ballpark. Other offbeat promotions during the week include Marc in the Parc night on June 10, Crowd Karaoke Night on June 11 and Princess Day on June 14.
Probable pitchers Tuesday: To be announced.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Shrimp Bites: Jumbo Shrimp chase Triple-A baseball lead vs. Gwinnett
Reporting by Clayton Freeman, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union / Florida Times-Union
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By Clayton Freeman, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union | USA TODAY Network
