BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers (59-63, 24-33) were smoked by the Knoxville Smokies (67-58, 29-27) 12-2 on Sunday night at Keesler Federal Park.
The Smokies struck for the game’s first six runs after an Edgar Alvarez solo shot in the second, and a pair of base knocks in the third from Alex Ramírez and a 2-RBI single for Alvarez, plus a two-run triple for Alex Madera. The Shuckers scored their only two runs of the ballgame in the home half of the third with Braylon Payne’s second long bomb in Double-A, 104 mph off the bat, going 395 feet, and a Damon Keith run-scoring single. Knoxville brought six more runs home before the contest concluded, including a Dom Krupinski double and a Miguel Useche base knock, both of which plated a pair in the sixth, in addition to an Alverez RBI two-bagger and an Ariel Armas sacrifice fly in the ninth.
Josh Adamczewski (2-for-4), Mike Boeve (2-for-3), and Braylon Payne (3-for-5) all posted multi-hit performances. For Boeve, it marked his 30th of the season, only trailing Jesús Made (32) for the team lead.
Yenrri Rojas recorded the win, while Peyton Niksch (0-1) took the loss. Ryan Birchard twirled two scoreless frames and tied a season-high with five strikeouts.
The Shuckers stay at home for six more games, beginning on Tuesday, September 1 against the Birmingham Barons at Keesler Federal Park. This marks the last series to see the Shuckers at home before postseason play. Fans can splash in with specialty 2-for-1 deals on merchandise, food, drinks and more as part of Twofer Tuesday, including 2-for-1 tickets in the Reserved Level. The first 250 fans will also receive a camo Home of the Brave T-Shirt giveaway presented by Coca-Cola. Fans can purchase a 20oz souvenir tumbler for $13 with $7 refills at the first and third-base Beer Gardens as part of Brew Crew Tuesday presented by Coors Light. The Shuckers begin their final home series when first pitch takes place at 6:35 p.m. Coverage begins at 6:15 p.m. with the On-Deck Show on the Biloxi Shuckers Radio Network and The Hype 100.9.
Fans can save up to 50% off day-of-game pricing by securing their 2026 season membership. 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.