The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp lost to the Gwinnett Stripers 3-2 in 10 innings Friday night at VyStar Ballpark in front of 10,768 fans. Karson Milbrandt delivered six innings with four strikeouts for Jacksonville, while Matthew Etzel provided the team’s first run with a solo home run in the first inning. The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp compete in the International League as the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins.
Etzel’s home run was his 18th of the season and gave Jacksonville an early 1-0 lead. Gwinnett tied the game in the fourth inning after Rowdy Tellez walked and advanced to third on David McCabe’s single. Jordan Groshans then grounded out to drive in Tellez.
Gwinnett scores twice in the 10th
The game remained tied at one until the top of the 10th inning. Jim Jarvis started the inning as Gwinnett’s designated runner at second base and stole third, while Lizandro Espinoza drew a walk to put runners at first and third.
A fielding error allowed the go-ahead run to score for the Gwinnett Stripers. With runners at the corners, Luke Williams stole second base, and Espinoza scored from third on the throw. The play gave Gwinnett a 3-1 lead.
Matthew Etzel brings Jacksonville within one
Logan Driscoll started the bottom of the 10th as Jacksonville’s designated runner at second base. After a groundout, Cam Cannarella drew a walk to put runners on first and second. Etzel followed with a base hit that drove in Driscoll and cut Jacksonville’s deficit to 3-2.
Blake Burkhalter recorded the next two outs to finish the win for Gwinnett and earn the save. Jacksonville entered the game with a 70-71 overall record and a 28-39 International League record. Gwinnett entered at 73-68 overall and 36-32 in league play.
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp schedule
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and Gwinnett Stripers continue the series Saturday at 6:35 p.m. at VyStar Ballpark. Patrick Monteverde is scheduled to start for Jacksonville, while Cedric De Grandpre is scheduled to start for Gwinnett.
Coverage begins at 6:20 p.m. on Bally Live, MLB.tv, MiLB.tv, ESPN 690 and espn690.com. A Saturday Block Party and Fan Appreciation Day begin at 4 p.m. at the Main Gate on Georgia Street. The first 2,000 fans through the Main Gate will receive a shrimp neck pillow, and postgame fireworks are scheduled to follow Saturday’s game.
FSB Take
Milbrandt’s six innings and Etzel’s two run-producing moments kept Jacksonville within reach, but Gwinnett’s two-run 10th inning proved decisive. The Jumbo Shrimp return to VyStar Ballpark Saturday with Monteverde scheduled to start against De Grandpre.
Source: Original report