Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (20-16, 62-44 at Birmingham Barons (CHW) (17-20, 47-59)
Site: Regions Park, Birmingham, Alabama
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: RHP Taijuan Walker (7-5, 4.09) vs. LHP Spencer Arroyo (4-1, 3.49)
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Game Information:  | Game Notes 7-31 at Birmingham
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TODAY’S GAME: With the series tied at 1-1, the Generals play game 3 of the 5-game set against the Birmingham Barons (CHW) tonight at Regions Park. This is the lone visit Jackson pays to Birmingham. The Generals took 4 of 5 from the Barons, April 5-9 at Pringles Park to open the 2012 season.

GENERALS RECAP: LF Joe Dunigan (1×4, R, HR, RBI) hit his league-leading 20th home run of the season and starter Brandon Maurer allowed 1 run over 6.0 innings as Jackson defeated Birmingham 5-4 on Monday night. 2B Stefen Romero (pictured right, Jesse Garrett) (2×4, R, 2B, HR, 3 RBI), who led the team in both hits and RBI, hit his 5th home run for Jackson, a 3-run blast in the 5th inning that gave the Generals a 5- 1 lead. Maurer (6.0,3,1,0,1,7) earned his 8th win of the season, allowing 1 run (0 ER) on 3 hits, while walking 1 and striking out 7. LH Mauricio Robles (0.1,3,3,3,2,0) allowed 3 runs in bottom of the 7th inning, but LH Jose Jimenez (1.0,1,0,0,0,0) and RH Yoervis Medina (1.2,1,0,0,2,2,) held Birmingham scoreless over the final 2.2 innings to secure the win. Medina earned his 2nd save of the season with a scoreless 1.2 innings.

MARINERS ACTIVE AT DEADLINE: Seattle acquired outfielder Leon Landry and right-handed pitcher Logan Bawcom (bah-cuhm) from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Brandon League. Also the M’s acquired outfielder Eric Thames from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for right-handed relief pitcher and former General Steve Delabar.

OLD CLOSER – MEET THE NEW CLOSER: RH Carter Capps struck out 3 over 1.1 hitless and scoreless innings of work over the 8th and 9th last night in his first outing for AAA Tacoma. RH Yoervis Medina has allowed 1 run in his last 31.1 innings in relief (0.29 ERA). During this 19 game stretch has limited opponents to a .206 (22×107) average, while walking 12 and striking out 29.  He is 2×2 in save chances since Capps left Friday.

BEST IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE: The Generals 62 wins are the most in the Southern League. Jackson leads the league in ERA (3.19). The Generals also lead the league in total bases (1414) and slugging percentage (.400) and home runs with 82.

MAURER POWER: RH Brandon Maurer ranks 4th in the Southern League with a 3.34 ERA. He also leads the Generals in wins (8), strikeouts (103) and innings pitched (121.1). In 5 starts in July, Maurer is 3-0, with a 1.99 ERA (7 ER, 31.2 IP). Since June 1 he is 6-1 with a 2.57 ERA (20 ER, 70.0 IP) in 11 starts. During this stretch has lowered his season ERA from 4.38 to 3.34.

RECORD SETTING PACE: The Generals have reached the 62 win mark the fastest this season since 2005. The Generals are 4 games off the pace off of the 2005 Diamond Jaxx that won 83 games and 6 off the pace of the 1999 Diamond Jaxx that won a record 84 games.

VIVA LA ROMERO: INF Stefen Romero has hit safely 25 of 31 games with 15 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .342 (41×120) with 19 runs scored, 12 doubles, 2 triple, 5 home runs and 32 RBI.

MARINERS FUTURE IN JACKSON: With the addition of Brad Miller, the Generals roster currently contains 11 of the top 30 prospects in the Seattle Mariners organization, according to Baseball America, including 3 of the top 6. P Taijuan Walker (1), P James Paxton (3), INF Francisco Martinez (6), INF Brad Miller (11), P Carter Capps (16), P Forrest Snow (19), P Brandon Maurer (21), OF Chih-Hsien Chiang (24), P Mauricio Robles (26), OF Johermyn Chavez (28), INF Rich Poythress (29).

TURN-AROUND FOR TAIJUAN: RH Taijuan Walker is 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA (1 ER, 12.0 IP) over his last 2 starts. During this stretch he has limited opponents to a .167 (7×42) batting average, while walking 2 and striking out 11.

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 15 games, the Generals have hit 14 home runs, including 5 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 82 homers this season..

WHO’S HOT?: SS Brad Miller has hit safely in 6 of 7 games since his promotion to Jackson, batting .333 (9×27) with 2 runs scored, 1 double, 1 home run and 2 RBI. He currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 47 multi-hit games this season, batting a combined .339 (148×437) with 91 runs scored, 34 doubles, 5 triples, 12 home runs and 58 RBI. His 148 hits are currently 2nd-most in the Minor Leagues this season, while 91 runs scored rank T3rd and his 33 doubles rank T6th.

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (19-16, 61-44 at Birmingham Barons (CHW) (17-19, 47-58)
Site: Regions Park, Birmingham, Alabama
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: RHP Brandon Maurer (7-2, 3.51)  vs. RHP Nestor Molina (4-7, 4.50)
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Game Information:  | Game Notes 7-30 at Birmingham
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TODAY’S GAME: Down 1-0 in the series, the Generals play game 2 against the Birmingham Barons (CHW) tonight at Regions Park. This is the lone visit Jackson pays to Regions Park. The Generals took 4 of 5 from the Barons, April 5-9 at Pringles Park to open the 2012 season.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals dropped the opener of a five-game set at Regions Park on Sunday afternoon 4-1. Jackson (19-16) has lost seven of their last 10 but are still only 1 ½  games behind first place Chattanooga in the North Division, second half standings. Generals’ starter Matt Fox was perfect in his first 3 innings but started the 4th by walking Tyler Saladino. Carlos Sanchez drove in Saladino with his 2nd double of the season. Sanchez later scored on a single by Brady Shoemaker to make the score 2-0 Barons. The Barons added 2 more runs in the 8th inning to extend the lead to 4-0. In the 9th inning, Ralph Henriquez reached on his 2nd double of the game and advanced to third on a single by Kalian Sams. Henriquez scored the Generals’ only run after a throwing error by Barons catcher Miguel Gonzalez in the 9th. That play set the final score of 4-1. Fox (0-1), in his first Jackson start allowed two runs over four innings pitched, walking two suffered the loss. Henriquez picked up 3 of Jackson’s 6 hits, going 3-for-4 with 2 doubles and a run.

RECORD SETTING PACE: The Generals have reached the 61 win mark the fastest this season since 2005. The Generals are 5 games off the pace off of the 2005 Diamond Jaxx that won 83 games and 6 of the pace of the 1999 Diamond Jaxx that won a record 84 games.

MARINERS FUTURE IN JACKSON: With the addition of Brad Miller, the Generals roster currently contains 11 of the top 30 prospects in the Seattle Mariners organization, according to Baseball America, including 3 of the top 6. P Taijuan Walker (1), P James Paxton (3), INF Francisco Martinez (6), INF Brad Miller (11), P Carter Capps (16), P Forrest Snow (19), P Brandon Maurer (21), OF Chih-Hsien Chiang (24), P Mauricio Robles (26), OF Johermyn Chavez (28), INF Rich Poythress (29).

TURN-AROUND FOR TAIJUAN: RH Taijuan Walker is 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA (1 ER, 12.0 IP) over his last 2 starts. During this stretch he has limited opponents to a .167 (7×42) batting average, while walking 2 and striking out 11.

MAURER POWER: Today’s starter, Brandon Maurer ranks 4th in the Southern League with a 3.51 ERA after posting his 11th quality start Tuesday night. Maurer leads the Generals in wins (7), strikeouts (96) and innings pitched (115.1). In 4 starts in July, Maurer is 2-0, with a 2.45 ERA (7 ER, 25.2 IP) in 4 starts in July. Since June 1 he is 5-1 with a 2.81 ERA (20 ER, 64.0 IP) in 10 starts. During this stretch has lowered his season ERA from 4.38 to 3.51.

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 14 games, the Generals have hit 12 home runs, including 4 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 80 homers this season..

BEST IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE: The Generals 61 wins are the most in the Southern League. Jackson leads the league in ERA (3.19), while ranking T2nd with a team batting average at .260 (912×3502). The Generals also lead the league in total bases (1397), slugging percentage (.399) and home runs with 80.

WHO’S HOT?: INF Brad Miller currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 47 multi-hit games this season, batting a combined .340 (147×432) with 91 runs scored, 33 doubles, 5 triples, 12 home runs and 58 RBI. His 146 hits are currently T-2nd-most in the Minor Leagues this season, while 91 runs scored rank 3rd and his 34 doubles rank 7th.
-> RH Yoervis Medina has allowed 1 run in his last 29.2 innings in relief (0.31 ERA). During this 18 game stretch has limited opponents to a .206 (21×102) average, while walking 10 and striking out 27.

VIVA LA ROMERO: INF Stefen Romero has hit safely 24 of 30 games with 14 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .336 (39×116) with 18 runs scored, 11 doubles, 2 triple, 4 home runs and 27 RBI.

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (19-15, 61-43 at Birmingham Barons (CHW) (16-19, 46-58)
Site: Regions Park, Birmingham, Alabama
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: RHP Matt Fox  (0-0, 0.00) vs. RHP Andre Rienzo (3-1, 2.91)
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Game Information:  | Game Notes 7-29 at Birmingham
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TODAY’S GAME: The Generals begin a 5-game series today on the road against the Birmingham Barons (CHW). This is the lone visit Jackson pays to Regions Park. The Generals took 4 of 5 from the Barons, April 5-9 at Pringles Park to open the 2012 season.

GENERALS RECAP: Anthony Fernandez allowed 2 runs on 4 hits in the 1st inning, but surrendered just 3 hits over the next 6 innings. The effort wasn’t enough on Saturday as Montgomery won the rubber match in 10 innings, 3-2. The loss dropped the Generals to 3-8 in extra inning affairs this season.
Jackson trimmed a 2-0 deficit  to 2-1 in the 3rd inning when Nate Tenbrink scored on an error by Mahtook, the Biscuits right fielder. The Generals tied the game at 2-2 in the sixth inning on an RBI groundout from Ralph Henriquez. The game went to extra innings tied at 2-2 and in the top of the 10th inning Mahtook delivered a sacrifice fly to right scoring Shawn O’Malley giving the Biscuits a 3-2 edge. Jackson starter Fernandez came away with a no decision despite allowing just 2 runs on 7 hits over 7.0 innings. Fernandez struck out 7 and walked none. Jandy Sena (1-2) allowed the winning run in the 10th and suffered the loss. Jackson’s Brad Miller was 2-for-3, reaching base four times and Rich Poythress was 2-for-5, with a run scored.

THREE STRAIGHT QUALITY STARTS: The last 3 nights, Jackson starters have logged quality starts. Taijuan Walker, James Paxton and Anthony Fernandez have combined for 19.0 innings pitched, allowing just 3 runs logging a 1.42 ERA.

RECORD SETTING PACE: The Generals have reached the 61 win mark the fastest this season since 2005. The Generals are 4 games off the pace off of the 2005 Diamond Jaxx that won 83 games and 5 of the pace of the 1999 Diamond Jaxx that won a record 84 games.

MARINERS FUTURE IN JACKSON: With the addition of Brad Miller, the Generals roster currently contains 11 of the top 30 prospects in the Seattle Mariners organization, according to Baseball America, including 3 of the top 6. P Taijuan Walker (1), P James Paxton (3), INF Francisco Martinez (6), INF Brad Miller (11), P Carter Capps (16), P Forrest Snow (19), P Brandon Maurer (21), OF Chih-Hsien Chiang (24), P Mauricio Robles (26), OF Johermyn Chavez (28), INF Rich Poythress (29).

TURN-AROUND FOR TAIJUAN: RH Taijuan Walker is 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA (1 ER, 12.0 IP) over his last 2 starts. During this stretch he has limited opponents to a .167 (7×42) batting average, while walking 2 and striking out 11.

MAURER POWER: RH Brandon Maurer ranks 4th in the Southern League with a 3.51 ERA after posting his 11th quality start Tuesday night. Maurer leads the Generals in wins (7), strikeouts (96) and innings pitched (115.1). In 4 starts in July, Maurer is 2-0, with a 2.45 ERA (7 ER, 25.2 IP) in 4 starts in July. Since June 1 he is 5-1 with a 2.81 ERA (20 ER, 64.0 IP) in 10 starts. During this stretch has lowered his season ERA from 4.38 to 3.51.

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 13 games, the Generals have hit 12 home runs, including 4 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 80 homers this season..

BEST IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE: The Generals 61 wins are the most in the Southern League. Jackson leads the league in ERA (3.17), while ranking 2nd with a team batting average at .261 (906×3469). The Generals also lead the league in total bases (1388), slugging percentage (.400) and home runs with 80.

WHO’S HOT?: INF Brad Miller currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 47 multi-hit games this season, batting a combined .341 (146×428) with 91 runs scored, 33 doubles, 5 triples, 12 home runs and 58 RBI. His 146 hits are currently T-2nd-most in the Minor Leagues this season, while 91 runs scored rank 3rd and his 33 doubles rank T7th.
-> RH Yoervis Medina has allowed 1 run in his last 29.2 innings in relief (0.31 ERA). During this 18 game stretch has limited opponents to a .206 (21×102) average, while walking 10 and striking out 27.

VIVA LA ROMERO: INF Stefen Romero has hit safely 24 of 30 games with 14 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .336 (39×116) with 18 runs scored, 11 doubles, 2 triple, 4 home runs and 27 RBI.

K-PAX IS BACK: In 5 starts since returning from the DL on July 3, LH James Paxton is 2-0 with a 2.39 ERA (7 ER, 26.1 IP). He has limited opponents to a .278 (27×97) average, while walking 8 and striking out 24.

FERNANDEZ MANIA: LH Anthony Fernandez became the first Jackson pitcher in franchise history to post back-to-back 9-inning complete games in his first 2 starts. In 5 starts since being promoted for High Desert to Jackson, Anthony Fernandez is 4-1 with a 2.89 ERA (15 ER, 46.2 IP).

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (19-14, 61-42 vs. Montgomery Biscuits (TB) (20-14, 56-46)
Site: Pringles Park – Jackson, Tenn
Time: 6:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: LHP Anthony Fernandez  (4-1, 2.95) vs. RHP Nick Barnese (1-0, 5.06)
Promotions: Postgame Rock Fireworks (Sonic), Hunger Games Night, Pat Summitt Appreciation Night and Jersey Auction. Police and Fire Department Appreciation Night.
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Game Information:  | Game Notes 7-28 vs Montgomery
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TODAY’S GAME: After winning 2 straight, the Generals play the rubber match of the series against Montgomery. Jackson is 4-2 in rubber games this season. Tonight the Generals wrap up the 9-game homestand (3-5) The Generals are 8-7 against Montgomery this season, 4-3 at Pringles Park. Jackson leads the overall series with Montgomery, 70-66. The two teams meet 11 times during the month of July. LH Anthony Ferandez (pictured right, Jessee Garrett) gets the start tonight.

GENERALS RECAP: Starter James Paxton allowed 1 run over 6.0 innings and LF Kalian Sams knocked in 2 runs to lead the Generals to a 5-3 over Montgomery on Friday night. Paxton (6.0,4,1,1,3,4) allowed 1 run on 4 hits, while walking 3 and striking out 4 in 6.0 innings to pick up his 5th win of the season. RH Yoervis Medina (2.0,0,0,0,0,4) recorded his first save of the season, tossing a scoreless 8th and 9th inning with 4 strikeouts. CF Denny Almonte (2×4, 2 R, 2B, 3B, RBI), SS Brad Miller (2×3, R, BB), DH Chih-Hsien Chiang (2×3, R, 2B, BB) and LF Kalian Sams (2×4, 2 RBI) each recorded 2 of Jackson’s 8 hits.

RECORD SETTING PACE: The Generals have reached the 61 win mark the fastest this season since 2005. The Generals are 3 games off the pace off of the 2005 Diamond Jaxx that won 83 games and 4 of the pace of the 1999 Diamond Jaxx that won a record 84 games.

MARINERS FUTURE IN JACKSON: With the addition of Brad Miller, the Generals roster currently contains 11 of the top 30 prospects in the Seattle Mariners organization, according to Baseball America, including 3 of the top 6. P Taijuan Walker (1), P James Paxton (3), INF Francisco Martinez (6), INF Brad Miller (11), P Carter Capps (16), P Forrest Snow (19), P Brandon Maurer (21), OF Chih-Hsien Chiang (24), P Mauricio Robles (26), OF Johermyn Chavez (28), INF Rich Poythress (29).

TURN-AROUND FOR TAIJUAN: RH Taijuan Walker is 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA (1 ER, 12.0 IP) over his last 2 starts. During this stretch he has limited opponents to a .167 (7×42) batting average, while walking 2 and striking out 11.

MAURER POWER: RH Brandon Maurer ranks 6th in the Southern League with a 3.51 ERA after posting his 11th quality start Tuesday night. Maurer leads the Generals in wins (7), strikeouts (96) and innings pitched (115.1). In 4 starts in July, Maurer is 2-0, with a 2.45 ERA (7 ER, 25.2 IP) in 4 starts in July. Since June 1 he is 5-1 with a 2.81 ERA (20 ER, 64.0 IP) in 10 starts. During this stretch has lowered his season ERA from 4.38 to 3.51.

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 12 games, the Generals have hit 12 home runs, including 4 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 80 homers this season..

BEST IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE: The Generals 61 wins are the most in the Southern League. Jackson leads the league in ERA (3.18), while ranking 2nd with a team batting average at .262 (903×3405). The Generals also lead the league in total bases (1380), slugging percentage (.402) and home runs with 80.

WHO’S HOT?: INF Brad Miller currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 46 multi-hit games this season, batting a combined .339 (144×425) with 91 runs scored, 33 doubles, 5 triples, 12 home runs and 58 RBI. His 144 hits are currently 3rd-most in the Minor Leagues this season, while 91 runs scored rank 3rd and his 33 doubles rank T7th.
-> RH Yoervis Medina has allowed 1 run in his last 29.2 innings in relief (0.31 ERA). During this 18 game stretch has limited opponents to a .206 (21×102) average, while walking 10 and striking out 27.

VIVA LA ROMERO: INF Stefen Romero has hit safely 23 of 29 games with 14 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .342 (38×111) with 18 runs scored, 11 doubles, 2 triple, 4 home runs and 27 RBI.

K-PAX IS BACK: In 5 starts since returning from the DL on July 3, LH James Paxton is 2-0 with a 2.39 ERA (7 ER, 26.1 IP). He has limited opponents to a .278 (27×97) average, while walking 8 and striking out 24.

FERNANDEZ MANIA: LH Anthony Fernandez became the first Jackson pitcher in franchise history to post back-to-back 9-inning complete games in his first 2 starts. In 5 starts since being promoted for High Desert to Jackson, Anthony Fernandez is 4-1 with a 2.95 ERA (13 ER, 39.2 IP).

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (18-14, 60-42 vs. Montgomery Biscuits (TB) (20-13, 56-45)
Site: Pringles Park – Jackson, Tenn
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: LHP James Paxton  (4-3, 3.51) vs. RHP Matt Buschmann (4-5, 3.99)
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TODAY’S GAME: Today the Generals continue their 9-game homestand (2-5), with game 4 of the 5-game set with the Montgomery Biscuits (TB). Jackson looks to even the series, trailing in the set 2-1. The Generals are 7-7 against Montgomery this season, 3-3 at Pringles Park. Jackson leads the overall series with Montgomery, 69-66. The two teams meet 11 times during the month of July.

GENERALS RECAP: RH Taijuan Walker tossed 6 shutout innings Thursday night and got homers from Brad Miller and Nate Tenbrink as Jackson defeated Montgomery 5-2. The win snapped a 4-game losing skid. Jackson pulled within 1 ½ game of the Lookouts in the second half SL North standings. Tenbrink delivered a 3-run homer to right with 2 outs in the bottom of the 2nd inning that gave Jackson a 3-0 advantage. The home run was Tenbrink’s 4th of the season. Again with 2 outs in the 4th inning, Miller belted his first Double-A home run to right, a 2-run shot making it 5-0.  Meanwhile, Walker (7-5) notched his second-straight quality start, logging 6.0 shutout innings, allowing 2 hits, striking out 8 and walking none. LH Jose Jimenez pitched a scoreless 8th inning and RH Carter Capps (pictured right, John Shadrick) pitched a a scoreless ninth after a short 17 minute rain delay. Capps earned his league leading 19th save.

TRANSACTIONS: The Seattle Mariners and Jackson Generals announce the following roster moves today. Generals closer, RHP Carter Capps has been promoted to Triple-A Tacoma today and RHP Jandy Sena returns to Jackson from Tacoma. Also, RHP Andrew Kittredge has been transferred to A+ High Desert

RECORD SETTING PACE: The Generals reached the 60-win mark the fastest this season since 2008. The Generals are 3 games off the pace off of the 2005 Diamond Jaxx that won 83 games and 4 of the pace of the 1999 Diamond Jaxx that won a record 84 games.

MARINERS FUTURE IN JACKSON: With the addition of Brad Miller, the Generals roster currently contains 11 of the top 30 prospects in the Seattle Mariners organization, according to Baseball America, including 3 of the top 6. P Taijuan Walker (1), P James Paxton (3), INF Francisco Martinez (6), INF Brad Miller (11), P Carter Capps (16), P Forrest Snow (19), P Brandon Maurer (21), OF Chih-Hsien Chiang (24), P Mauricio Robles (26), OF Johermyn Chavez (28), INF Rich Poythress (29).

TURN-AROUND FOR TAIJUAN: Generals starter Taijuan Walker was 0-3, with a 9.15 ERA , posting 23 strikeouts and 16 walks in 5 starts in June. During July Walker is 3-1, with a 3.13 ERA, adding 21 strikeouts and only 8 walks in 4 starts. Walker has turned in back-to-back quality starts his last 2 outings.

MAURER POWER: Generals’ starter Brandon Maurer now ranks 6th in the Southern League with a 3.51 ERA after posting his 11th quality start Tuesday night. Maurer leads the Generals in wins (7), strikeouts (96) and innings pitched (115.1). In 4 starts in July, Maurer is 2-0, with a 2.45 ERA in 25.2 IP and 28 strikeouts. Maurer’s ERA was 4.62 in May, 3.05 in June and 2.45 in July.

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 11 games, the Generals have hit 12 home runs, including 4 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 80 homers this season..

BEST IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE: The Generals 60 wins are the most in the Southern League. Jackson ranks 1st in pitching, with a 3.18 ERA and 2nd in team batting average at .262. The Generals lead the league in total bases, slugging percentage and home runs with 80.

WHO’S HOT?: INF Brad Miller currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 45 multi-hit games this season, batting a combined .336 (142×422) with 90 runs scored, 33 doubles, 5 triples, 12 home runs and 58 RBI. His 142 hits are currently 2nd-most in the Minor Leagues this season, while 90 runs scored rank 2nd and his 33 doubles rank T6th.
-> RH Yoervis Medina has allowed 1 run in his last 29.2 innings in relief (0.30 ERA). During this 18 game stretch has limited opponents to a .210 (21×99) average, while walking 10 and striking out 28.

VIVA LA ROMERO: INF Stefen Romero has hit safely 23 of 28 games with 14 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .352 (38×108) with 18 runs scored, 10 doubles, 2 triple, 4 home runs and 28 RBI.

K-PAX IS BACK: In 3 starts since returning from the DL on July 3, LH James Paxton is 1-0 with a 1.26 ERA (2 ER, 14.1 IP). He has limited opponents to a .296 (16×54) average, while walking 2 and striking out 16.

CAPPING OFF GAMES:  RHP Carter Capps leads the league with 19 saves. Capps has allowed only 2 earned runs (3 R) over his last 37.1 (0.49 ERA). This season he is 2-3 with 19 saves and a 1.26 ERA (7 ER, 50.0 IP). He has limited opponents to a .212 (40×189) average, while walking 12 and striking out 72. Capps has held opponents scoreless in 34 of 38 relief appearances this season.

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (17-14, 59-42 vs. Montgomery Biscuits (TB) (20-12, 56-44)
Site: Pringles Park – Jackson, Tenn
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: RHP Taijuan Walker  (6-5, 4.39) vs. RHP Jacob Thompson (7-7, 5.02)
Promotions: Dollar Night, presented by MobileNation
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TODAY’S GAME: Today the Generals continue their 9-game homestand (1-5), with game 3 of the 5-game set with the Montgomery Biscuits (TB). The Generals look to snap a 4-game losing skid, which ties for a season-long. The Generals are 6-7 against Montgomery this season, 2-3 at Pringles Park. Jackson leads the overall series with Montgomery, 68-66. The two teams meet 11 times during the month of July.

GENERALS RECAP: On a sweltering Wednesday afternoon at Pringles Park, the Generals dropped their 4th straight, losing to Montgomery 4-3. The loss places Jackson in a 0-2 hole in the 5-game series. The loss dropped the Generals to 17-14 in the second half, 2 ½ games behind the league leader Chattanooga, in the second half standings. Montgomery jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead Wednesday by scoring two runs in the 3rd and two runs in the 5th. Jackson broke a streak of 13 straight scoreless innings in the series after a solo homer from Kalian Sams leading off the bottom of the 5th inning. Jackson made it 4-2 in the seventh on a Ralph Henriquez RBI groundout. Stefen Romero pulled the Generals within a run at 4-3 in the 8th inning with a sacrifice fly to center. Jackson went in order in the ninth against Montgomery closer Kirby Yates, who earned his 12th save of the season. Jackson starter Forrest Snow (1-5) took the loss, allowing 4 runs on 7 hits over 5.0 innings pitched. Snow walked 3 and struck out 4. Leury Bonilla led the way offensively for Jackson with a 2-for-3 afternoon at the plate.

MARINERS FUTURE IN JACKSON: With the addition of Brad Miller, the Generals roster currently contains 11 of the top 30 prospects in the Seattle Mariners organization, including three of the top six. P Taijuan Walker (pictured right, Michelle Gachett)  (1), P James Paxton (3), INF Francisco Martinez (6), INF Brad Miller (11), P Carter Capps (16), P Forrest Snow (19), P Brandon Maurer (21), OF Chih-Hsien Chiang (24), P Mauricio Robles (26), OF Johermyn Chavez (28), INF Rich Poythress (29).

MAURER POWER: Generals’ starter Brandon Maurer now ranks 6th in the Southern League with a 3.51 ERA after posting his 11th quality start Tuesday night. Maurer leads the Generals in wins (7), strikeouts (96) and innings pitched (115.1). In 4 starts in July, Maurer is 2-0, with a 2.45 ERA in 25.2 IP and 28 strikeouts. Maurer’s ERA was 4.62 in May, 3.05 in June and 2.45 in July.

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 10 games, the Generals have hit 10 home runs, including 3 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 78 homers this season..

FEELS GOOD AT THE TOP: The Generals 59 wins are the most in the Southern League. Jackson ranks 1st in pitching, with a 3.18 ERA and T-2nd in team batting average at .262. The Generals lead the league in total bases, slugging percentage and home runs with 77.

WHO’S HOT?: INF Rich Poythress had an 18-game on-base streak snapped yesterday finishing 0×3. During the streak, which was the 2nd-longest by a Jackson player this season, Poythress batted .419, with 6 doubles 7 runs and 7 RBI.
-> RH Yoervis Medina has allowed 1 run in his last 29.2 innings in relief (0.30 ERA). During this 18 game stretch has limited opponents to a .210 (21×99) average, while walking 10 and striking out 28.

VIVA LA ROMERO: INF Stefen Romero has hit safely 22 of 27 games with 13 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .346 (36×104) with 18 runs scored, 10 doubles, 2 triple, 4 home runs and 28 RBI.

K-PAX IS BACK: In 3 starts since returning from the DL on July 3, LH James Paxton is 1-0 with a 1.26 ERA (2 ER, 14.1 IP). He has limited opponents to a .296 (16×54) average, while walking 2 and striking out 16.

CAPPING OFF GAMES: RH Carter Capps has allowed only 2 earned runs (3 R) over his last 36.1 (0.51 ERA). This season he is 2-3 with 18 saves and a 1.29 ERA (7 ER, 49.0 IP). He has limited opponents to a .214 (39×185) average, while walking 12 and striking out 70. Capps has held opponents scoreless in 33 of 37 relief appearances this season.

FERNANDEZ MANIA: LH Anthony Fernandez became the first Jackson pitcher in franchise history to post back-to-back 9-inning complete games in his first 2 starts. In 5 starts since being promoted for High Desert to Jackson, Anthony Fernandez is 4-1 with a 2.95 ERA (13 ER, 39.2 IP).

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (17-13, 59-41 vs. Montgomery Biscuits (TB) (19-12, 55-44)
Site: Pringles Park – Jackson, Tenn
Time: 12:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: RHP Forrest Snow  (1-4, 4.46) vs. LHP Kyle Lobstein (5-5, 4.02)
Promotions: Super Splash Day #2, Business and Baseball Day Game
Radio:   (pregame 11:50) /  GAMEDAY AUDIO and TuneIn Radio App. is available
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Archived Generals Interviews: Generals YouTube
Game Information:  | Game Notes 7-25 vs Montgomery
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TODAY’S GAME: Today the Generals continue their 9-game homestand, with game 2 of the 5-game set with the Montgomery Biscuits (TB). The Generals look to snap a 3-game losing skid. The Generals are 6-6 against Montgomery this season, 2-2 at Pringles Park. Jackson leads the overall series with Montgomery, 68-65. The two teams meet 11 times during the month of July.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals dropped their 3rd straight Tuesday in the opener against Montgomery at Pringles Park, 2-0. Jackson was shutout for just the 6th time this season. The Generals now trail the Chattanooga Lookouts by 1 ½ games in the North Division 2nd half standings. The game was a pitcher’s duel and scoreless through the first 7 innings. Generals’ starter Brandon Maurer (pictured right, Donna Manns) struck out a season-high 8 batters, tossing 7.0 scoreless innings, allowing just 4 hits.  Montgomery starter Alex Colome (7-3) also tossed 7.0 shutout innings and picked up the win. In the 8th, Jackson reliever Jonathan Arias (1-3) walked the bases loaded with two outs and balked in the first run of the game. Shawn O’Malley crossed the plate and the Biscuits led 1-0. Arias suffered the loss. Montgomery made it 2-0 in the top of the 9th with a solo homer by Greg Sexton against reliever Mauricio Robles. Offensively the Generals were 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position and only one General collected a multi-hit game. Johermyn Chavez was 2-for-2, with a walk.

MAURER POWER: Generals’ starter Brandon Maurer now ranks 6th in the Southern League with a 3.51 ERA after posting his 11th quality start Tuesday night. Maurer leads the Generals in wins (7), strikeouts (96) and innings pitched (115.1). In 4 starts in July, Maurer is 2-0, with a 2.45 ERA in 25.2 IP and 28 strikeouts. Maurer’s ERA was 4.62 in May, 3.05 in June and 2.45 in July.

NEW ERA IN SEATTLE: The Seattle Mariners announced Monday they had acquired right-handed pitchers D.J. Mitchell and Danny Farquhar from the Yankees in exchange for right fielder Ichiro Suzuki. Cash considerations are also included in this trade.

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 9 games, the Generals have hit 9 home runs, including 3 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 77 homers this season..

FEELS GOOD AT THE TOP: The Generals 59 wins are the most in the Southern League. Jackson ranks 1st in pitching, with a 3.18 ERA and T-2nd in team batting average at .262. The Generals lead the league in total bases, slugging percentage and home runs with 77.

WHO’S HOT?: INF Rich Poythress has hit safely in 17 of his last 18 games, reaching base in all 18, batting .419 (26×62) with 7 runs scored, 6 doubles and 7 RBI.
-> RH Yoervis Medina has allowed 1 run in his last 28.2 innings in relief (0.31 ERA). During this 17 game stretch has limited opponents to a .212 (21×99) average, while walking 10 and striking out 27.

VIVA LA ROMERO: INF Stefen Romero has hit safely 21 of 26 games with 13 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .347 (35×101) with 18 runs scored, 10 doubles, 2 triple, 4 home runs and 27 RBI.

K-PAX IS BACK: In 3 starts since returning from the DL on July 3, LH James Paxton is 1-0 with a 1.26 ERA (2 ER, 14.1 IP). He has limited opponents to a .296 (16×54) average, while walking 2 and striking out 16.

CAPPING OFF GAMES: RH Carter Capps has allowed only 2 earned runs (3 R) over his last 35.1 (0.51 ERA). This season he is 2-3 with 18 saves and a 1.31 ERA (7 ER, 48.0 IP). He has limited opponents to a .214 (39×182) average, while walking 12 and striking out 70. Capps has held opponents scoreless in 32 of 36 relief appearances this season.

FERNANDEZ MANIA: LH Anthony Fernandez became the first Jackson pitcher in franchise history to post back-to-back 9-inning complete games in his first 2 starts. In 5 starts since being promoted for High Desert to Jackson, Anthony Fernandez is 4-1 with a 2.95 ERA (13 ER, 39.2 IP).

MARINERS FUTURE IN JACKSON: The Generals roster currently contains 11 of the top 30 prospects in the Seattle Mariners organization, including three of the top six.

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (17-12, 59-40 vs. Montgomery Biscuits (TB) (18-12, 54-44)
Site: Pringles Park – Jackson, Tenn
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: RHP Brandon Maurer  (7-2, 3.74) vs. RHP Alex Colome (6-3, 4.12)
Promotions: Two For Tuesday
Radio:  News Talk 101.5 FM (pregame 6:50) /  GAMEDAY AUDIO and TuneIn Radio App. is available
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Archived Generals Interviews: Generals YouTube
Game Information:  | Game Notes 7-24 vs Montgomery
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TODAY’S GAME: The Generals continue their 9-game homestand tonight with the start of a 5-game series against the Montgomery Biscuits (TB) at Pringles Park. During the month of July Jackson takes on Montgomery 11 times. This season the Generals are 6-5 against the Biscuits.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals were swept in a double-header by Huntsville on Saturday at Pringles Park. Jackson dropped the 1st game 5-4 in 11 innings, and game two 7-1. The Generals now trail the Chattanooga Lookouts by a 1/2 game in the North Division. This is the first time the Generals have been swept in a doubleheader this season. In game 1, Jackson held a 4-2 lead before allowing 2 runs in the top of the 7th inning to tie the game. The game remained tied at 4-4 until the top of the 11th inning when Huntsville’s Kentrail Davis reached with a 1-out triple and later came home on a wild pitch by reliever Mauricio Robles (2.0,3,1,1,0,1,WP). Starter James Paxton (6.0,7,4,4,3,4) allowed 4 runs on 7 hits in 6.0 innings. RH Yoervis Medina (3.0,2,0,0,2,2) allowed 2 hits, walked 2 and struck out 2 in 3.0 scoreless innings in relief. The Generals tallied 12 hits, including 3 hits by 1B Rich Poythress (3×5, 2 2B, RBI, BB) and 2 hits by 2B Nate Tenbrink (2×5, R, 2B), 2B Stefen Romero (2×5, R, BB), LF Joe Dunigan (2×5, R, 2 2B, RBI, BB) and C Jesus Sucre (2×4). In game 2, C Ralph Henriquez (2×3, 2B) and SS Leury Bonilla (2×3) were the only Generals with multi-hit games, both going 2-for-3 on the night. Henriquez had the only extra-base hit for Jackson, a double in the 7th. Starter Anthony Fernandez (5.2,10,5,5,2,3,HR) allowed 5 runs on 10 hits in 5.2 innings to pick up his first loss in Double-A. RH Andrew Kittredge (1.1,2,2,0,1,2) allowed 2 runs (0 ER) on 2 hits in 1.1 innings in relief.

MILLER ADDED FROM HIGH DESERT: SS Brad Miller (pictured right, Mariners.com) was added from High Desert yesterday. He has hit safely in 24 of his last 28 games with 18 multi-hit games, batting .378 (48×127) with 27 runs scored, 8 doubles, 2 triples, 2 home runs and 19 RBI. Miller currently leads the team with 44 multi-hit games this season, batting .339 (139×410) with 89 runs scored, 33 doubles, 5 triples, 11 home runs and 56 RBI. His 139 hits are currently 2nd-most in the Minor Leagues this season, while 89 runs scored rank 2nd and his 33 doubles rank T6th.

NEW ERA IN SEATTLE: The Seattle Mariners announced yesterday that they have acquired right-handed pitchers D.J. Mitchell and Danny Farquhar from the Yankees in exchange for right fielder Ichiro Suzuki. Cash considerations are also included in this trade.

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 8 games, the Generals have hit 9 home runs, including 3 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 77 homers this season..

FEELS GOOD AT THE TOP: The Generals 59 wins are the most in the Southern League. Jackson ranks 1st in pitching, with a 3.20 ERA and 2nd in team batting average at .263. The Generals lead the league in total bases, slugging percentage and home runs with 77.

WHO’S HOT?: INF Rich Poythress has hit safely in 16 of his last 17 games, batting .492 (25×59) with 7 runs scored, 6 doubles and 7 RBI.
-> RH Yoervis Medina has allowed 1 run in his last 28.2 innings in relief (0.31 ERA). During this 17 game stretch has limited opponents to a .212 (21×99) average, while walking 10 and striking out 27.
-> LH Mauricio Robles is 1-1 with 1.62 ERA (4 ER, 22.1 IP) in last 17 appearances. During this stretch he has limited opponents to a .125 (9×72) average while walking 14 and striking out 16. In 3 starts since returning from the DL on July 3.

VIVA LA ROMERO: INF Stefen Romero (pictured right, Jesse Garrett) has hit safely 21 of 25 games with 13 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .361 (35×97) with 18 runs scored, 10 doubles, 2 triple, 4 home runs and 27 RBI.

K-PAX IS BACK: In 3 starts since returning from the DL on July 3, LH James Paxton is 1-0 with a 1.26 ERA (2 ER, 14.1 IP). He has limited opponents to a .296 (16×54) average, while walking 2 and striking out 16.

CAPPING OFF GAMES: RH Carter Capps has allowed only 2 earned runs (3 R) over his last 35.1 (0.51 ERA). This season he is 2-3 with 18 saves and a 1.31 ERA (7 ER, 48.0 IP). He has limited opponents to a .214 (39×182) average, while walking 12 and striking out 70. Capps has held opponents scoreless in 32 of 36 relief appearances this season.

FERNANDEZ MANIA: LH Anthony Fernandez became the first Jackson pitcher in franchise history to post back-to-back 9-inning complete games in his first 2 starts. In 5 starts since being promoted for High Desert to Jackson, Anthony Fernandez is 4-1 with a 2.95 ERA (13 ER, 39.2 IP).

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (17-10, 59-38 vs. Huntsville Stars (MIL) (11-17, 46-52)
Site: Pringles Park – Jackson, Tenn
Time: 4:05 p.m. Double-Header
Pitching Match-up:
Game 1 – LHP James Paxton  (4-3, 3.26) vs. RHP Johnnie Lowe (0-1, 10.57)
Game 2 – LHP Anthony Fernandez  (4-0, 2.12) vs. LHP Dan Meadows (1-2, 4.45)
Promotions: Christmas in July, Post Game High Tech Special Effects Fireworks, National Guard Appeciation Night, Crawdads Classics Night, LIFT Center Membership Drive
Radio:  News Talk 101.5 FM (pregame 3:50) /  GAMEDAY AUDIO and TuneIn Radio App. is available
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Archived Generals Interviews: Generals YouTube
Game Information:  | Game Notes 7-21 DH vs Huntsville
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TODAY’S GAME: The Generals wrap up their 4-game series in 3 days against Huntsville with a scheduled double-header. The Generals are 5-3 in 7-inning games. Jackson leads the SL North standings by 1/2 game over Chattanooga. Huntsville is the only team in the league with a winning record against the Generals (9-8).

GENERALS RECAP: Starter Taijuan Walker(pictured right, Roger Brooks) allowed 1 run in 6.0 innings and LF Kalian Sams hit his 9th home run of the season to lead Jackson to a 7-3 win over Huntsville on Friday night. Walker (6.0,5,1,1,2,3) allowed 1 run on 5 hits in 6.0 innings to record his 6th win this season. Closer Carter Capps (2.0,3,0,0,0,5,WP) recorded his 18th save in 20 chances this season and marked the 10th time this season to toss more than an inning to record a save. RH Chih-Hsien Chiang extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a 1×4 with 2 RBI. Sams (2×3, 2 R, HR, RBI, BB) and Leury Bonilla (2×4, R, 3B) each recorded 2 of Jackson’s 10 hits.

THRIVING IN THE JULY HEAT: The Generals have a league-best record of 12-5 during the month of July. Jackson also has a league-best batting average in July, .277 and a league-best ERA of 3.29.

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 6 games, the Generals have hit 9 home runs, including 3 multi-homer games. During the past 4 games, Jackson has scored 29 runs. In 17 games in July, Jackson has hit 16 home runs and currently leads the league with 77 homers.

FEELS GOOD AT THE TOP: The Generals 59 wins are the most in the Southern League. Jackson ranks 1st in pitching, with a 3.16 ERA and T-2nd in team batting average at .263. The Generals lead the league in total bases, slugging percentage and home runs with 77.

WHO’S HOT?: OF Chih-Hsien Chiang is batting .378 (17×45) with 8 runs scored, 4 doubles, 2 home runs and 4 RBI during his current 10-game hit streak.
-> INF Rich Poythress has hit safely in 14 of his last 15 games, batting .412 (21×51) with 7 runs scored, 4 doubles and 6 RBI.
-> OF Denny Almonte is batting .313 (10×32) with 9 runs scored, 4 doubles, 2 triples and 9 RBI in his 6 games with an at-bat.
-> RH Yoervis Medina has allowed 1 run in his last 25.2 innings in relief (0.35 ERA). During this 16 game stretch has limited opponents to a .208 (19×91) average, while walking 8 and striking out 25.
-> LH Mauricio Robles is 1-0 with 1.33 ERA (3 ER, 20.1 IP) in last 16 appearances. During this stretch he has limited opponents to a .094 (6×64) average while walking 14 and striking out 16. In 3 starts since returning from the DL on July 3,

VIVA LA ROMERO: INF Stefen Romero has hit safely 20 of 23 games with 12 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .367 (33×90) with 17 runs scored, 10 doubles, 2 triple, 4 home runs and 27 RBI.

K-PAX IS BACK: In 3 starts since returning from the DL on July 3, LH James Paxton is 1-0 with a 1.26 ERA (2 ER, 14.1 IP). He has limited opponents to a .296 (16×54) average, while walking 2 and striking out 16.

CAPPING OFF GAMES: RH Carter Capps (pictured right, John Shadrick) has allowed only 2 earned runs (3 R) over his last 35.1 (0.51 ERA). This season he is 2-3 with 18 saves and a 1.31 ERA (7 ER, 48.0 IP). He has limited opponents to a .214 (39×182) average, while walking 12 and striking out 70. Capps has held opponents scoreless in 32 of 36 relief appearances this season.

FERNANDEZ MANIA: LH Anthony Fernandez became the first Jackson pitcher in franchise history to post back-to-back 9-inning complete games in his first 2 starts. In 5 starts since being promoted for High Desert to Jackson, Fernandez is 4-0 with a 2.12 ERA (8 ER, 34.0 IP).

PRYOR ON REHAB ASSIGMENT IN TACOMA: Former General RH Stephen Pryor is currently on an MLB rehab assignment with the Rainiers. The reliever was placed on Seattle’s 15-Day Disabled List on June 13 with a strained left groin. He picked up 2 saves over 9.0 scoreless outings with Tacoma prior to his first MLB promotion on June 1. Pryor has allowed 2 hits, walked 3 and struck out 2 in 4.0 scoreless innings in 4 relief appearances with Tacoma. He went 0-0 with a 6.75 ERA (2 ER, 2.2 IP), while walking 3 and striking out 3 in 2 rehab appearances with Single-A High Desert (July 9-11).…

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (16-10, 58-38 vs. Huntsville Stars (MIL) (11-16, 46-51)
Site: Pringles Park – Jackson, Tenn
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: RHP Taijuan Walker  (5-5, 4.62) vs. RHP Evan Anundsen (5-5, 4.68)
Promotions: Christmas in July, Doug Fister bobblehead, presented by the Jackson Sun, Kids Eat Free Friday
Radio:  News Talk 101.5 FM (pregame 6:50) /  GAMEDAY AUDIO and TuneIn Radio App. is available
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Archived Generals Interviews: Generals YouTube
Game Information:  | Game Notes 7-20 vs Huntsville
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TODAY’S GAME: Trailing in the series, 1-0 to Huntsville, Jackson plays game 2 of the 4-game series in 3 days tonight at Pringles Park. Jackson leads the SL North standings by 1/2 game over Chattanooga. Huntsville is the only team in the league with a winning record against the Generals (9-7).

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals 3-game win streak was snapped Thursday by Huntsville, falling 8-3 in front of 3,220 fans at Pringles Park. Three Generals recorded two-hit games including Chih-Hsien Chiang, who was 2-fo-4 with a run. Chiang now has a season-high 9-game hitting streak. Francisco Martinez was 2-for-4.The Stars opened up the game in the top of the 4th by scoring 4 runs and capping it off with a 2-run double from Josh Prince. The Stars went ahead 5-1 after the big 4th inning. Nate Tenbrink provided some offense for the Generals in the 8th by hitting his 3rd homer of the season, a 2-run shot made it 7-3 Stars after 8 innings. Forrest Snow (1-5) suffered the loss for Jackson surrendering 7 runs (3 earned) on 7 hits over 5.2 innings. Snow walked 3 and struck out 1. Mauricio Robles provided 2.1 scoreless innings of relief for Jackson, striking out 5.

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 5 games, the Generals have hit 8 home runs, including 3 multi-homer games. During the past 3 games, Jackson has scored 22 runs. In 16 games in July, Jackson has hit 15 home runs and currently leads the league with 76 homers.

DUNIGAN ON A TEAR: 2-time SL Hitter of the Week Joe Dunigan has recorded 16 RBI during his last 11 starts, batting .286 (12×42) with 8 runs scored, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 5 home runs and 16 RBI. During this stretch he leads the Southern League in RBI. He currently leads the league with 19 home runs.

FEELS GOOD AT THE TOP: The Generals 58 wins are the most in the Southern League. Jackson ranks 1st in pitching, with a 3.16 ERA and T-2nd in team batting average at .263. The Generals lead the league in total bases, slugging percentage and home runs with 76.

WHO’S HOT?: INF Rich Poythress had his hitting streak come to an end on Thursday. The streak was a Generals season-high 13 games, batting .444 (20×45) with 7 runs scored, 4 doubles and 5 RBI during the streak.
-> OF Chih-Hsien Chiang (pictured right, Michelle Gachet) is batting .390 (16×41) with 7 runs scored, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 2 home runs and 3 RBI during his current 9-game hit streak.
-> OF Denny Almonte is batting .321 (9×28) with 8 runs scored, 4 doubles, 2 triples and 9 RBI in his 6 games with an at-bat.
-> RH Yoervis Medina has allowed 1 run in his last 25.2 innings in relief (0.35 ERA). During this 16 game stretch has limited opponents to a .208 (19×91) average, while walking 8 and striking out 25.

VIVA LA ROMERO: INF Stefen Romero has hit safely 19 of 22 games with 12 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .372 (32×86) with 16 runs scored, 9 doubles, 2 triple, 4 home runs and 27 RBI.

K-PAX IS BACK: In 3 starts since returning from the DL on July 3, LH James Paxton is 1-0 with a 1.26 ERA (2 ER, 14.1 IP). He has limited opponents to a .296 (16×54) average, while walking 2 and striking out 16.

CAPPING OFF GAMES: RH Carter Capps has allowed only 2 earned runs (3 R) over his last 33.1 (0.54 ERA). This season he is 2- 3 with 17 saves and a 1.35 ERA (7 ER, 46.0 IP). He has limited opponents to a .208 (36×173) average, while walking 12 and striking out 65. Capps has held opponents scoreless in 31 of 35 relief appearances this season.

FERNANDEZ MANIA: LH Anthony Fernandez became the first Jackson pitcher in franchise history to post back-to-back 9-inning complete games in his first 2 starts. In 5 starts since being promoted for High Desert to Jackson, Fernandez is 4-0 with a 2.12 ERA (8 ER, 34.0 IP).

FIRST HALF CHAMPIONS: Jackson won their 4th first half Championship in club history with a 42-28 record and ended the half with a 7-game lead in the division. The 42 first half wins ranked 3rd all-time in franchise history during a first half.

RECORD SETTING NIGHT: Last Thursday, the Generals broke the Southern League record for doubles in one game with 11, eclipsing the previous mark of 10 set by the Mobile BayBears on May 25, 2000.  The Generals also matched the league mark with 13 extra-base hits, becoming the first team to do so without the benefit of a homer.

WILHELMSEN HAVING SUCCESS IN NEW ROLE: Former General and current Mariners closer Tom Wilhelmsen has an active scoreless innings streak that is the 3rd-longest by a reliever in Mariners history, and T7th-longest by any Mariners pitcher… Tom has not allowed run over his last 19 games (8-for-9 in save ops), limiting opponents to .141 (11×78) average while striking out 25: Wilhelmsen has the longest active scoreless streak among AL pitchers:

SEAGER HAS 2-out magic for M’s: The secret to Kyle Seager’s (pictured right, AP photo) success this season has been batting with runners on base…when at least one runner is on base he is batting .305 (39×128), compared to .204 (41×201) with the bases empty…he has been even better with runners in scoring position, ranking 9th in the American League batting .353 (30×85) with 49 RBI with RISP…Seager is tied for the Major League lead with 33 2-out RBI with Andre Ethier (LAD)…