In a historic game at 121 Financial Ballpark, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp secured a resounding 3-0 victory over the Charlotte Knights, with Devin Smeltzer delivering an exceptional performance. Smeltzer took the mound for the Jumbo Shrimp, pitching a masterful 7 innings of baseball, during which he did not concede any earned runs. He also issued three walks while striking out four batters. This remarkable outing by Smeltzer resulted in a no-hitter, marking a significant milestone for the Jumbo Shrimp, with the only Charlotte base runners reaching base via walks.
The game’s pivotal moment occurred in the first inning when Troy Johnston scored on a disengagement violation while Jerar Encarnacion was at bat. Dane Myers advanced to second on the same violation, giving Jacksonville an early 1-0 lead, with a win probability of 66.0%.
In the bottom of the 3rd inning, Jordan Groshans extended the Jumbo Shrimp’s lead with a clutch single to right field, driving in Jacob Amaya and Jerar Encarnacion. This boosted Jacksonville’s advantage to 3-0, and their win probability soared to 89.2%.
Devin Smeltzer’s no-hitter and the team’s strong defense allowed the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to secure an impressive 3-0 victory over the Charlotte Knights, making it a memorable game for both the team and its fans.