Biloxi Shuckers advance to Southern League Championship Series
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Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The Class AA Biloxi Shuckers secured their place in the Southern League Championship Series by defeating Pensacola 8-3 on September 17. This victory allowed Biloxi to clinch the best-of-three divisional series 2-0, marking their first appearance in the championship series since 2019. Notable performances included two-run homers from Jesús Made, Braylon Payne, and a four-RBI game from Matthew Wood. J.D. Thompson pitched five innings of one-run ball to earn the win. The Shuckers will host Game 1 against Rocket City on September 20.
- •Biloxi wins 8-3 to clinch Southern League divisional series.
- •Jesús Made, Braylon Payne, and Matthew Wood each hit home runs.
- •Starting pitcher J.D. Thompson allowed one earned run in five innings.
- •Biloxi hosts Game 1 of the championship series on September 20.
- •Rocket City swept their divisional series and features top MLB prospects.
- 2:18 PMYahoo Sports — Jesús Made homers as Biloxi advances to Southern League championship
"Jesús Made, Braylon Payne and Matthew Wood homered as Class AA Biloxi reached the Southern League Championship Series with a win Sept. 17.
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