(Photos by Jim Brady/Florida Sports Wire)
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (0-1) opened their 2026 campaign with an 8-7 loss to the Rochester Red Wings Friday night at VyStar Ballpark. The Rochester Red Wings (1-0) held off the defending Triple-A National Champions 8-7 in the ninth inning. The Jumbo Shrimp failed to cash in on a bases loaded no-out opportunity when Jared Serna grounded into a double play to end the ballgame. The series continues Saturday in Jacksonville with a 6:35 p.m. first pitch. Jumbo Shrimp RHP Bradley Blalock (0-0, 0.00) starts on the mound opposite Rochester LHP Mitchell Parker (0-0, 0.00).
