Williams, Sanchez Power Monsters to 4-1 Win Over Slammers to Earn Split

Mississippi halts skid as Williams dominates, Sanchez earns league-leading fifth save

PEARL, Miss. — May 29, 2025 — Brian Williams delivered a dominant start and Sergio Sanchez slammed the door with his league-leading fifth save as the Mississippi Mud Monsters topped the Joliet Slammers, 4-1, Thursday night before 1,791 fans at Trustmark Park.

The seven-inning nightcap followed the completion of Wednesday’s suspended game, which Joliet took 8-4 to open the twin bill.

Williams (1-1) scattered five hits, struck out seven, and allowed just one run over six strong innings to steady the Monsters. Mississippi broke through with three runs in the third inning, capitalizing on Slammers miscues and a two-run single by Victor Diaz. The Mud Monsters tacked on an insurance run in the fifth on Nick Hassan’s RBI groundout.

Sanchez entered for the seventh and struck out the side, securing his Frontier League-best fifth save of the year.

With the win, the Monsters snap a four-game losing streak and improve to 7-9 on the season. Joliet falls to 10-8, ending a six-game win streak.

Kyle Booker led the Mississippi offense with two hits and a stolen base. Samil De La Rosa reached base twice and scored, while Diaz finished with two RBIs.

The Mud Monsters’ homestand continues Friday at 6:30 p.m., with left-hander Brandon Mitchell (1-0, 4.00 ERA) slated to start for Mississippi.

Upcoming Promotions at Trustmark Park:
• Friday Night Fireworks – Immediately following the game
• Monster Kid Jersey Drop presented by Metro Building Services – First 1,000 kids (Saturday)
• Howl in the Park (Sunday) – Fans can bring their dogs, plus Kids Run the Bases presented by the Mississippi Children’s Museum, and a Pregame Catch on the Field

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