Sounds Crush Jumbo Shrimp in Lopsided Win

JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Nashville Sounds made a statement Saturday night at VyStar Ballpark, overpowering the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 13-5 in the latest chapter of this week’s series.

After Nashville jumped ahead for the second straight game, it was the offense that truly tilted the contest. The Sounds broke things open with a five-run third inning, turning early momentum into a comfortable lead they would never relinquish.

Jacob Hurtubise set the tone at the top of the third, drawing a walk to start the rally. Hurtubise then stole second, putting Nashville in scoring position. Bo Naylor followed by launching a two-run homer to right field, giving the Sounds a 2-0 edge. The inning didn’t slow down, either. Ethan Murray drew a walk, and Blake Burke was hit by pitch—loading the bases for Akil Baddoo. Baddoo responded with a three-run blast to right center, pushing Nashville’s advantage to five runs.

Jacksonville fought back quickly, scoring twice in the bottom of the third. Tate Kuehner surrendered a leadoff double to Logan Driscoll, then Jared Serna delivered an RBI-single to center to get the Jumbo Shrimp on the board. Kuehner also allowed a long ball to Maximo Acosta later in the inning, trimming Nashville’s lead to 7-3.

The Sounds answered in the fourth. Hurtubise drew his second walk of the game, and Eduardo Garcia capitalized with a two-run homer to left center—his first since August 2—extending the Nashville lead to 7-3. Nashville’s bullpen and defense helped secure the distance, including a double play after a brief threat.

Tyson Hardin made his first relief appearance since September 4, 2024, tossing a scoreless inning in his return. Nashville added insurance runs late, highlighted by another productive stretch from the heart of the lineup, as the Sounds plated runs in both the eighth and ninth.

Akil Baddoo starred with a three-hit, three-RBI performance, while Naylor and Garcia also delivered key power in the big inning swing. Tyson Hardin earned his fourth win of the season as the Sounds completed a decisive 13-5 victory.

The series finale is set for Sunday, August 30, at 1:05 p.m. at VyStar Ballpark. LHP Colton Gordon (7-6, 4.08 ERA) will start for Nashville.