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Pensacola Blue Wahoos clinch Southern League playoff berth

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Pensacola Blue Wahoos clinch Southern League playoff berth

Summary

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos secured a spot in the Southern League postseason with a 7-5 victory over the Columbus Clingstones on Sunday. Trailing by three runs in the ninth inning, the team mounted a comeback behind home runs from Christian Hernandez, Colby Shade, and Jay Beshears to seal the win. The victory officially handed the Blue Wahoos the second-half Southern League South Division title. This marks the second Marlins affiliate to reach the playoffs, joining the Single-A Jupiter Hammerheads. The win follows a weekend of offensive production that included a five-homer performance on Saturday. Pensacola closes out the regular season by hosting Biloxi before the two clubs meet again in the postseason.

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By the Numbers

•Pensacola defeated Columbus 7-5 to clinch the Southern League South Division second-half title.
•The Blue Wahoos secured the win with three two-out home runs in the ninth inning.
•Mason Vinyard earned his second Double-A save by pitching a hitless ninth inning.
•Pensacola finishes the regular season with a final series against Biloxi.
•The Blue Wahoos join the Jupiter Hammerheads as the second Marlins affiliate in the playoffs.

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What they're saying

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A thrilling ninth-inning home run barrage propelled the Blue Wahoos past Columbus, securing a Southern League playoff berth behind a relentless power display and clutch two-out hitting.
— Yahoo Sports

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