Today’s Game: Jackson Generals (SEA) (35-31, 77-59 vs. Jacksonville Suns (MIA) (35-31, 68-68)
Site: Pringles Park, Jackson, TN
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: LHP James Gillheeney (0-1, 3.57) vs. RHP Matthew Neil (2-7, 4.34)
Promotions: Kids Eat Free Friday, Jupiter Stone Postgame Concert, Mystery Autographed Baseball(s) giveaway
Radio: NewsTalk 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 8-31 vs Jacksonville
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals

Generals Roster | 2012 Regular Season Statistics | SL Standings | SL Leaders | Generals Promotions |  MLB Game Notes | Mariners Roster | MLB Standings

TODAY’S GAME: The Generals continue their final homestand of the season tonight with game 2 of the 5-game series with Jacksonville (MIA). The Generals are 4 games back of Chattanooga in the SL North 2nd half standings with 4 games remaining in the regular season. Jackson is 3-3 against the Suns this season and dropped 3 of 5 June 7-11 at The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.

GENERALS RECAP: – The Generals opened their final regular season homestand Thursday with a 7-3 win over the Jacksonville Suns at Pringles Park.  James Paxton (9-4)  earned his 9th with of the season allowing just 2 runs on 4 hits over 6.0 innings on the mound. Paxton struck out 6 and walked 2. Logan Bawcom pitched the final 2/3 of an inning in the 9th and tallied his 19th save of the season, striking out one.  Brad Miller was 3-for-4, scoring 3 runs, while Stefen Romero provided 2 RBI and was 2-for-4. Mike Zunino racked up 3 RBI and was 1-for-3 Thursday night.

HOME SWEET PRINGLES: The Generals have won 4 straight home games and are 42-24 at home this season as opposed to 35-35 on the road. Jackson is batting .269 at home and .253 on the road. Jackson’s team ERA is 2.91 at home and 3.75 on the road.

TOPS IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE: The Generals lead the league in wins (77), batting average (.261), home runs (110), slugging percentage (.402), total bases (1811) and ERA (3.33)

3RD-BEST SEASON IN FRANCHISE HISTORY: The Generals 77 wins is the 3rd-most in franchise history and most since 2005. The 2005 Diamond Jaxx won 83 games and the 1999 Diamond Jaxx won a record 84 games. Last season the Generals won just 68 games and the most won since becoming at Mariners affiliate in 2006 was 75 that season.

GATOR CHOMP: Mariners 2012 1st rounder out of Florida, C Mike Zunino has hit safely in 9 of 12 games with Jackson, batting .349 (15×43) with 6
runs scored, 4 doubles, 3 home runs, 8 RBI and 4 walks.

HISTORIC SEASON FOR MARINERS MINORS: The Mariners 9 minor league affiliates have put together the best season in club history, combining for a 481-397 (.547) record as of (8/30). Currently all but three of the Mariners affiliates have qualified for the postseason in 2012. The organization currently leads all Major League farm systems in wins (481) and winning percentage (.547).

ARIZONA FALL LEAGUE ROSTER ANNOUNCED: The Arizona Fall League is set to begin its 20th season on Tuesday, October 9. Each AFL team is comprised of 5 major league organizations working cooperatively. Each organization is required to assign six of their most promising Major League prospects to the league. The roster includes 2012 Generals pitchers Logan Bawcom, Bobby LaFromboise and James Paxton. They will join position players Stefen Romero, Mike Zunino and Nick Franklin. They will join pitcher Carson Smith and infielder Vinnie Catricala, and. Romero is listed as a “taxi squad” member, which means he is only activated only on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Generals pitching coach Lance Painter will serve as Pitching Coach for the Peoria Javelinas.

VIVA LA ROMERO:  INF Stefen Romero has hit safely in 18 of his last 19 games with 7 multi-hit efforts, batting .342 (26×76) with 15 runs scored, 2 doubles, 2 triples, 5 home runs and 12 RBI. Romero has also hit safely 44 of 52 games (w/AB) with 22 multihit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .333 (69×207) with 35 runs scored, 14 doubles, 4 triple, 10 home runs and 44 RBI.

MAURER POWER: RH Brandon Maurer has been shut down for the season, but ranks 4th in the Southern League with a 3.20 ERA. He also leads the Generals in wins (9), strikeouts (117) and innings pitched (137.1). Since June 1 he is 7-1 with a 2.50 ERA (24 ER, 86.1 IP) with 10 qualitiy starts in 14 starts. During this stretch has lowered his season ERA from 4.38 to 3.20. In 8 starts since returning from DL on July 3,

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 44 games, the Generals have hit 42 home runs, including 12 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 110 homers this season. Jacksonville is 2nd in the league with 101 home runs.

ALL ABOUT THE HITS: SS Brad Miller currently ranks 2nd amongst all Minor Leaguers this year with 182 hits. Only Reno’s Adam Eaton (193) has recorded more hits than Miller this season. Miller is currently batting .335 (182×543) with 106 runs scored, 39 doubles, 5 triples, 14 home runs and 67 RBI in 133 games combined between High Desert and Jackson.

FIRST ROUND FRENZY: The Generals have had 4 Mariners 1st round picks on the roster this season. INF Nick Franklin (‘09, #27, now in AAA Tacoma), RHP Taijuan Walker (‘10, #43), LHP Danny Hultzen (‘11, #2, now in AAA Tacoma) and C Mike Zunino (‘12, #3)

Today’s Game: Jackson Generals (SEA) (34-31, 76-59 vs. Jacksonville Suns (MIA) (35-30, 68-67)
Site: Pringles Park, Jackson, TN
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: LHP James Paxton (8-4, 3.05) vs. LHP Jose Alvarez (6-8, 3.97)
Promotions: Dollar Night, presented by MobileNation
Radio: WEB ONLY (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 8-30 vs Jacksonville
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals

Generals Roster | 2012 Regular Season Statistics | SL Standings | SL Leaders | Generals Promotions |  MLB Game Notes | Mariners Roster | MLB Standings

TODAY’S GAME: The Generals open the final series of the regular season tonight at Pringles Park against the Jacksonville Suns. The Generals are 4 games back of Chattanooga in the SL North 2nd half standings with 5 games remaining in the regular season. Jackson is 2-3 against the Suns this season dropping 3 of 5 June 7-11 at The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.

GENERALS RECAP: – The Generals were limited to only 3 hits as Jackson lost to Chattanooga 1-4 on Tuesday night. Jackson dropped to 4 games back in the division with 5 games left in the regular season. RH Johermyn Chavez hit his 8th home run of the season, a solo blast to lead off the 8th inning, to break up the shutout. Starter Taijuan Walker (6.0,5,4,4,1,6,HR) recorded his 9th loss of the season, allowing 4 runs on 5 this in 6.0 innings. Relievers Forrest Snow (1.0,0,0,0,1,1) and Mauricio Robles (1.0,0,0,0,0,1) combined to hold the Lookouts scoreless over the final 2.0 innings in relief. Chavez (1×3, R, HR, RBI), 2B Stefen Romero (1×4), C Jesus Sucre (1×2, 2 BB) each recorded 1 of the Generals 3 hits. Jackson has an off day today, before beginning the final 5-game homestand of the season tomorrow vs. Jacksonville.

TOPS IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE: The Generals lead the league in wins (76), batting average (.261), home runs (110), slugging percentage (.402), total bases (1799) and ERA (3.34)

3RD-BEST SEASON IN FRANCHISE HISTORY: The Generals 76 wins is the 3rd-most in franchise history and most since 2005. The 2005 Diamond Jaxx won 83 games and the 1999 Diamond Jaxx won a record 84 games. Last season the Generals won just 68 games and the most won since becoming at Mariners affiliate in 2006 was 75 that season.

GATOR CHOMP: Mariners 2012 1st rounder out of Florida, C Mike Zunino has hit safely in 8 of 11 games with Jackson, batting .350 (14×40) with 6
runs scored, 4 doubles, 3 home runs, 5 RBI and 4 walks.

HISTORIC SEASON FOR MARINERS MINORS: The Mariners 9 minor league affiliates have put together the best season in club history, combining for a 481-397 (.547) record. Currently all but three of the Mariners affiliates have qualified for the postseason in 2012. The organization currently leads all Major League farm systems in wins (481) and winning percentage (.547).

ARIZONA FALL LEAGUE ROSTER ANNOUNCED: The Arizona Fall League is set to begin its 20th season on Tuesday, October 9. Each AFL team is comprised of 5 major league organizations working cooperatively. Each organization is required to assign six of their most promising Major League prospects to the league. The roster includes 2012 Generals pitchers Logan Bawcom, Bobby LaFromboise and James Paxton. They will join position players Stefen Romero, Mike Zunino and Nick Franklin. They will join pitcher Carson Smith and infielder Vinnie Catricala, and. Romero is listed as a “taxi squad” member, which means he is only activated only on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Generals pitching coach Lance Painter will serve as Pitching Coach for the Peoria Javelinas.

VIVA LA ROMERO:  INF Stefen Romero has hit safely in 17 of his last 18 games with 6 multi-hit efforts, batting .333 (24×72) with 15 runs scored, 2 doubles, 2 triples, 5 home runs and 10 RBI. Romero has also hit safely 43 of 51 games (w/AB) with 21 multihit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .330 (67×203) with 35 runs scored, 14 doubles, 4 triple, 10 home runs and 42 RBI.

MAURER POWER: RH Brandon Maurer has been shut down for the season, but ranks 4th in the Southern League with a 3.20 ERA. He also leads the Generals in wins (9), strikeouts (117) and innings pitched (137.1). Since June 1 he is 7-1 with a 2.50 ERA (24 ER, 86.1 IP) with 10 qualitiy starts in 14 starts. During this stretch has lowered his season ERA from 4.38 to 3.20. In 8 starts since returning from DL on July 3,

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 43 games, the Generals have hit 42 home runs, including 12 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 110 homers this season. Jacksonville is 2nd in the league with 101 home runs.

ALL ABOUT THE HITS: SS Brad Miller currently ranks 2nd amongst all Minor Leaguers this year with 179 hits. Only Reno’s Adam Eaton (193) has recorded more hits than Miller this season. Miller is currently batting .332 (179×539) with 103 runs scored, 39 doubles, 5 triples, 14 home runs and 67 RBI in 132 games combined between High Desert and Jackson.

FIRST ROUND FRENZY: The Generals have had 4 Mariners 1st round picks on the roster this season. INF Nick Franklin (‘09, #27, now in AAA Tacoma), RHP Taijuan Walker (‘10, #43), LHP Danny Hultzen (‘11, #2, now in AAA Tacoma) and C Mike Zunino (‘12, #3)

Today’s Game: Jackson Generals (SEA) (34-30, 76-58 at Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD) (37-27, 69-63)
Site: AT&T Field, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Time: 1:15 p.m. CDT
Pitching Match-up: RHP Taijuan Walker (7-8, 4.22) vs. RHP Andres Santiago (0-1, 4.40)
Radio: WEB ONLY (pregame 1:00) /  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 8-28 at Chattanooga
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals

Generals Roster | 2012 Regular Season Statistics | SL Standings | SL Leaders | Generals Promotions |  MLB Game Notes | Mariners Roster | MLB Standings

TODAY’S GAME: The Generals wrap up their 10-game, 2-city road trip this afternoon with the rubber match of the 5-game series against the Chattanooga Lookouts at AT&T Field. Jackson is in the midst of playing 16 games in 15 days (8-7). On the road trip to Mobile (2-3) and Chattanooga (2-2) the Generals are 4-5. The Generals are 3 games back of Chattanooga in the SL North second half standings with 6 games remaining in the regular season.

GENERALS RECAP: – Jackson was limited to just 4 hits on Monday, falling to the Lookouts at AT&T Field, 6-1. The Generals struck first for their only run on Monday night in the top of the 2nd inning. With the bases loaded Rich Poythress scored on a double play hit into by Johermyn Chavez, making the score 1-0. Chattanooga rallied with 2 outs in the 3rd and after a walk to Jan Vasquez; he scored on hit by leadoff man Rafael Ynoa to tie the game at 1-1. The Lookouts big inning was the 4th inning scoring 3 runs against starter Anthony Fernandez. Chattanooga scored on a bases loaded walk by C.J. Retherford, RBI ground out from Nick Buss and home run from Jake Lemmerman. Chattanooga took a 4-1 edge. The Lookouts went on to score a run in the 5th and 7th winning game 4 of the series, 6-1. Jackson starter Anthony Fernandez (4-3) suffered the loss giving up 4 runs on 4 hits in 4.0 innings of work. Fernandez walked 3 and struck out 2. Steve Garrison pitched the final 4.0 innings for Jackson and allowed 2 runs on 6 hits, striking out 3 and walking 2. Lookouts starter and Dodgers top prospect Zach Lee (4-3) earned the win giving up just a run on 3 hits over 6.0 innings. Chattanooga relievers Rubby De La Rosa, Paco Rodriguez and Stephen Ames blanked Jackson over the final 3.0 frames.

TOPS IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE: The Generals lead the league in wins (76), batting average (.262), home runs (109), slugging percentage (.403), total bases (1793) and ERA (3.33)

3RD-BEST SEASON IN FRANCHISE HISTORY: The Generals 76 wins is the 3rd-most in franchise history and most since 2005. The 2005 Diamond Jaxx won 83 games and the 1999 Diamond Jaxx won a record 84 games. Last season the Generals won just 68 games and the most won since becoming at Mariners affiliate in 2006 was 75 that season.

GATOR CHOMP: Mariners 2012 1st rounder out of Florida, C Mike Zunino has hit safely in 8 of 10 games with Jackson, batting .389 (12×36) with 6 runs scored, 4 doubles, 3 home runs, 5 RBI and 4 walks.

VIRAL VIDEO: During the August 15th perfect game pitched by Felix Hernandez in Seattle, a video of the Generals reaction during batting practice has gone viral. The video featuring Felix’s brother Moises has been aired on MLB.com, MLB Network, ESPN Sports Center and Yahoo Sports today. As of 2:45 this afternoon it had 97,754 views on YouTube.

VIVA LA ROMERO:  INF Stefen Romero has hit safely 42 of 50 games with 21 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .332 (65×196) with 35 runs scored, 14 doubles, 4 triples, 10 home runs and 42 RBI. Romero has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games, batting .340 (16×47) with 7 runs scored, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run and 8 RBI.

MAURER POWER: RH Brandon Maurer has been shut down for the season, but ranks 4th in the Southern League with a 3.20 ERA. He also leads the Generals in wins (9), strikeouts (117) and innings pitched (137.1). Since June 1 he is 7-1 with a 2.50 ERA (24 ER, 86.1 IP) with 10 qualitiy starts in 14 starts. During this stretch has lowered his season ERA from 4.38 to 3.20. In 8 starts since returning from DL on July 3,

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 42 games, the Generals have hit 41 home runs, including 12 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 109 homers this season. Jacksonville is 2nd in the league with 101 home runs.

MILLER TIME: SS Brad Miller has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games, batting .381 (16×42) with 2 runs scored, 3 doubles, and 4 RBI. He has also hit safely in 26 of 33 games since his promotion to Jackson, batting .320 (40×124) with 14 runs scored, 5 doubles, 3 home runs and 11 RBI. He currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 55 multi-hit games this season, batting a combined .334 (178×530) with 103 runs scored, 38 doubles, 5 triples, 14 home runs and 66 RBI. His 178 hits are currently 2nd-most in the Minor Leagues this season.

FIRST ROUND FRENZY: The Generals have had 4 Mariners 1st round picks on the roster this season. INF Nick Franklin (‘09, #27, now in AAA Tacoma), RHP Taijuan Walker (‘10, #43), LHP Danny Hultzen (‘11, #2, now in AAA Tacoma) and C Mike Zunino (‘12, #3)

Today’s Game: Jackson Generals (SEA) (33-29, 75-57 at Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD) (36-26, 68-62)
Site: AT&T Field, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Time: 1:15 p.m. CDT
Pitching Match-up: LHP Anthony Fernandez (4-2, 2.91) vs. RHP Zach Lee (2-3, 5.03)
Radio: NewsTalk 101.5 FM (pregame 6:00) /  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 8-27 at Chattanooga
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals

Generals Roster | 2012 Regular Season Statistics | SL Standings | SL Leaders | Generals Promotions |  MLB Game Notes | Mariners Roster | MLB Standings

TODAY’S GAME: The Generals continue their 10-game, 2-city road trip tonight with game 4 of a 5-game series against the Chattanooga Lookouts at AT&T Field.. The Generals lead the series 2-1. Jackson is in the midst of playing 16 games in 15 days (8-6). On the current road trip to Mobile (2-3) and Chattanooga (2-1) the Generals are 4-4. The Generals are 2 games back of Chattanooga in the SL North second half standings with 7 games remaining in the regular season.

GENERALS RECAP: – The Generals came back Sunday from a 4-1 deficit to defeat the Chattanooga Lookouts at AT&T Field, 5-4. Mike Zunino was 3-for-4 with a homer and two RBI Sunday, upping his average in nine games to .406. Chih-Hsien Chiang was 2-for-4 on the day.  Starter James Gillheeney did not factor in the decision and allowed 4 runs (1 earned) on 4 hits in 4.2 innings of work on the mound, striking out 4 and walking a season high 6 batters. Jonathan Arias walked one and struck out 2 in 2.1 innings behind Gillheeney. Yoervis Medina (5-5) earned the win pitching a scoreless eighth inning for Jackson. Logan Bawcom pitched a scoreless 9th inning to earn his 18th save of the season, 5th with Jackson.

WHO’S HOT?: INF Rich Poythress has hit safely in 7 of his last 10 games, batting .385 (15×39) with 6 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 3 home runs and 10 RBI.
-> INF Nate Tenbrink has hit in 8 of his last 9 games. batting .343 (12×35) with 6 runs scored, 1 triple, 1 home run and 2 RBI.

TOPS IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE: The Generals lead the league in wins (76), batting average (.263), home runs (109), slugging percentage (.405), total bases (1788) and ERA (3.30)

3RD-BEST SEASON IN FRANCHISE HISTORY: The Generals 76 wins is the 3rd-most in franchise history and most since 2005. The 2005 Diamond Jaxx won 83 games and the 1999 Diamond Jaxx won a record 84 games. Last season the Generals won just 68 games and the most won since becoming at Mariners affiliate in 2006 was 75 that season.

GATOR CHOMP: Mariners 2012 1st rounder out of Florida, C Mike Zunino has hit safely in 7 of 9 games with Jackson, batting .406 (11×32) with 6 runs scored, 4 doubles, 3 home runs, 5 RBI and 4 walks.

VIRAL VIDEO: During last Wednesday’s perfect game pitched by Felix Hernandez in Seattle, a video of the Generals reaction during batting practice has gone viral. The video featuring Felix’s brother Moises has been aired on MLB.com, MLB Network, ESPN Sports Center and Yahoo Sports today. As of 2:45 this afternoon it had 97,672 views on YouTube.

VIVA LA ROMERO:  INF Stefen Romero has hit safely 41 of 49 games with 21 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .335 (64×192) with 35 runs scored, 14 doubles, 4 triples, 10 home runs and 42 RBI. Romero has hit safely in 9 of his last 10 games, batting .359 (15×43) with 7 runs scored, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run and 8 RBI.

MAURER POWER: RH Brandon Maurer has been shut down for the season, but ranks 4th in the Southern League with a 3.20 ERA. He also leads the Generals in wins (9), strikeouts (117) and innings pitched (137.1). Since June 1 he is 7-1 with a 2.50 ERA (24 ER, 86.1 IP) with 10 qualitiy starts in 14 starts. During this stretch has lowered his season ERA from 4.38 to 3.20. In 8 starts since returning from DL on July 3,

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 41 games, the Generals have hit 41 home runs, including 12 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 109 homers this season. Jacksonville is 2nd in the league with 101 home runs.

MILLER TIME: SS Brad Miller has hit safely in 9 of his last 10 games, batting .395 (15×38) with 2 runs scored, 3 doubles, and 4 RBI. He has also hit safely in 25 of 32 games since his promotion to Jackson, batting .322 (39×120) with 14 runs scored, 5 doubles, 3 home runs and 11 RBI. He currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 55 multi-hit games this season, batting a combined .334 (178×530) with 103 runs scored, 38 doubles, 5 triples, 14 home runs and 66 RBI. His 178 hits are currently 2nd-most in the Minor Leagues this season.

FIRST ROUND FRENZY: The Generals have had 4 Mariners 1st round picks on the roster this season. INF Nick Franklin (‘09, #27, now in AAA Tacoma), RHP Taijuan Walker (‘10, #43), LHP Danny Hultzen (‘11, #2, now in AAA Tacoma) and C Mike Zunino (‘12, #3)

MARINERS FUTURE IN JACKSON: With the addition of Brad Miller, the Generals roster currently contains 10 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 Forrest Snow (19), P Brandon Maurer (21), OF Chih-Hsien Chiang (24), P Mauricio Robles (26), OF Johermyn Chavez (28), INF Rich Poythress (29).

Today’s Game: Jackson Generals (SEA) (33-29, 75-57 at Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD) (36-26, 68-62)
Site: AT&T Field, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Time: 1:15 p.m. CDT
Pitching Match-up: LHP James Gillheeney (0-1, 4.00) vs. LHP Chris Reed (0-3, 4.70)
Radio: NewsTalk 101.5 FM (pregame 1:00) /  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 8-26 at Chattanooga
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals

Generals Roster | 2012 Regular Season Statistics | SL Standings | SL Leaders | Generals Promotions |  MLB Game Notes | Mariners Roster | MLB Standings

TODAY’S GAME: The Generals continue their 10-game, 2-city road trip tonight with game 3 of a 5-game series against the Chattanooga Lookouts at AT&T Field.. The series is tied 1-1. Jackson is in the midst of playing 16 games in 15 days (7-6). On the current road trip to Mobile (2-3) and Chattanooga (1-1) the Generals are 3-4. The Generals are 2 games back of Chattanooga in the SL North second half standings with 8 games remaining in the regular season.

GENERALS RECAP: – The Lookouts came from 4 runs down Saturday night to beat the Generals, 8-5 at AT&T Field. The Lookouts win evened the series and places them 3.0 games up in the division with eight games to play. The Generals jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the 4th inning, getting back-to-back-to-back doubles from Mike Zunino, Johermyn Chavez and Kalian Sams. With Jackson leading 3-1 in the 5th inning, Rich Poythress belted a 2-run homer down the left field line extending the advantage to 5-1. Chattanooga rallied and scored 5 runs in the 6th inning against reliever Jose Jimenez. The Lookouts took advantage of 2 Jackson errors in the 7th and an RBI from Jake Lemmerman, scoring 2 additional runs and getting it to 8-5. Jackson starter James Paxton went just 4.0 innings, allowing a run on 5 hits, walking 4 and striking out 5. Jose Jimenez (1-2) took the loss and surrendered 6 runs on 3 hits in 2.2 innings of relief, walking 2 and plunking a batter. He did strike out 5. Offensively Rich Poythress was 2-for-3 with a homer, two RBI and two runs scored. Mike Zunino was 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles and a run scored. Kalian Sams on his 26th birthday was 2-for-4, with a double and RBI.

OF NOTE: INF Rich Poythress has hit safely in 7 of his last 9 games, batting .429 (15×35) with 6 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 3 home runs and 10 RBI.
-> INF Nate Tenbrink had a 7 game hitting streak end Saturday, In the streak he batted .355 (11×31) with 6 runs scored, 1 triple, 1 home run and 2 RBI.
-> C Mike Zunino has hit safely in 6 of 8 games with Jackson, batting .357 (10×28) with 5 runs scored, 4 doubles, 2 home runs, 3 RBI and 4 walks.

TOPS IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE: The Generals lead the league in wins (75), batting average (.262), home runs (107), slugging percentage (.404), total bases (1770) and ERA (3.32)

VIRAL VIDEO: During last Wednesday’s perfect game pitched by Felix Hernandez in Seattle, a video of the Generals reaction during batting practice has gone viral. The video featuring Felix’s brother Moises has been aired on MLB.com, MLB Network, ESPN Sports Center and Yahoo Sports today. As of 2:45 this afternoon it had 97,342 views on YouTube.

VIVA LA ROMERO:  INF Stefen Romero has hit safely 40 of 48 games with 21 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .335 (63×188) with 33 runs scored, 14 doubles, 4 triple, 9 home runs and 40 RBI. Romero has hit safely in 8 of his last 9 games, batting .359 (14×39) with 6 runs scored, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run and 8 RBI.

MAURER POWER: RH Brandon Maurer has been shut down for the season, but ranks 4th in the Southern League with a 3.20 ERA. He also leads the Generals in wins (9), strikeouts (117) and innings pitched (137.1). Since June 1 he is 7-1 with a 2.50 ERA (24 ER, 86.1 IP) with 10 qualitiy starts in 14 starts. During this stretch has lowered his season ERA from 4.38 to 3.20. In 8 starts since returning from DL on July 3,

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 40 games, the Generals have hit 39 home runs, including 11 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 107 homers this season. Jacksonville is 2nd in the league with 100 home runs.

RECORD SETTING PACE: The Generals 75 wins is the fastest to that mark since 2005. The Generals are 5 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. Last season the Generals won just 68 games and the most won since becoming at Mariners affiliate in 2006 was 75 that season.

MILLER TIME: SS Brad Miller has hit safely in 8 of his last 9 games, batting .424 (14×33) with 2 runs scored, 2 doubles, and 4 RBI. He has also hit safely in 24 of 31 games since his promotion to Jackson, batting .330 (38×115) with 13 runs scored, 4 doubles, 3 home runs and 11 RBI. He currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 55 multi-hit games this season, batting a combined .337 (177×525) with 102 runs scored, 37 doubles, 5 triples, 14 home runs and 66 RBI. His 177 hits are currently 2nd-most in the Minor Leagues this season.

FIRST ROUND FRENZY: The Generals have had 4 Mariners 1st round picks on the 2012 roster. INF Nick Franklin (‘09, #27), RHP Taijuan Walker (‘10, #43), LHP Danny Hultzen (‘11, #2), C Mike Zunino (‘12, #3)

Today’s Game: Jackson Generals (SEA) (33-28, 75-56 at Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD) (35-26, 67-62)
Site: AT&T Field, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Time: 6:15 p.m. CDT
Pitching Match-up: RHP Forrest Snow (4-5, 5.13) vs. RHP Matt Magill (10-7, 3.88)
Radio: NewsTalk 101.5 FM (pregame 6:00) /  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 8-25 at Chattanooga
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals

Generals Roster | 2012 Regular Season Statistics | SL Standings | SL Leaders | Generals Promotions |  MLB Game Notes | Mariners Roster | MLB Standings

TODAY’S GAME: The Generals continue their 10-game road trip tonight with game 2 of a 5-game series against the Chattanooga Lookouts at AT&T Field.. Jackson is in the midst of playing 16 games in 15 days (7-5). On the current road trip to Mobile (2-3) and Chattanooga (1-0) the Generals are 3-3. The Generals are 2 games back of Chattanooga in the SL North second half standings with 9 games remaining in the regular season.

GENERALS RECAP: – Despite being out-hit 10-3 the Generals defeated Chattanooga 2-1 on Friday night. All 10 hits for Chattanooga were singles.SS Brad Miller (2×2, 2B, RBI) recorded 2 of Jackson’s 3 hits on and had a RBI double in the top of the first inning, scoring Francisco Martinez who walked to open the game. Jackson extended their lead to 2-0 in the top of the 4th inning on a solo home run to leftcenter by RF Johermyn Chavez (1×4, R, HR, RBI). It was Chavez’ 7th home run of the season. Starter Forrest Snow (4.0,4,0,0,0,4) allowed 4 hits and struck out 4 in 4.0 scoreless innings. RH Moises Hernandez (2.0,1,1,1,1,1) allowed a run in the bottom of the 6th inning, while RH Yoervis Medina (2.0,3,0,0,1,2) and RH Logan Bawcom (1.0,1,0,0,0,0) combined to hold the Lookouts scoreless over the final 3.0 innings. Medina earned his 4th win with 2.0 scoreless innings, while Bawcom earned the save in his first appearance vs. his former team .It was his 4th save with Jackson and 17th overall in the Southern League.

PAX ON THE MOUND: In 8 starts since returning from DL on July 3, LH James Paxton is 5-1 with a 1.80 ERA (14 ER, 70.0 IP). He has limited opponents to a .258 (48×186) average, while walking 16 and striking out 47.

OF NOTE: INF Rich Poythress has hit safely in 6 of his last 8 games, batting .406 (13×32) with 4 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 2 home runs and 8 RBI.
-> INF Nate Tenbrink has hit safely in each of his last 7 games, batting .355 (11×31) with 6 runs scored, 1 triple, 1 home run and 2 RBI.
-> C Mike Zunino has hit safely in 5 of 7 games with Jackson, batting .348 (8×23) with 4 runs scored, 2 doubles, 2 home runs, 3 RBI and 4 walks.

MAJOR LEAGUE TEAM STREAKING: The Mariners have won 8 of their last 9 games, (15 of their last 16 games at Safeco Field) and have a pair of 7+ game win streaks (July 26-Aug. 1 & Aug. 14-22)…marks first time since 2001 to record at least a pair of winning streaks of 7 or more games…the 2001 club that won an AL record 116 games tallied four separate winning streaks of 7+ games.

VIRAL VIDEO: During last Wednesday’s perfect game pitched by Felix Hernandez in Seattle, a video of the Generals reaction during batting practice has gone viral. The video featuring Felix’s brother Moises has been aired on MLB.com, MLB Network, ESPN Sports Center and Yahoo Sports today. As of 2:45 this afternoon it had 97,342 views on YouTube.

VIVA LA ROMERO:  INF Stefen Romero had his 13-game hitting streak end Saturday, but he has hit safely 39 of 47 games (w/AB) with 21 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .339 (62×183) with 32 runs scored, 14 doubles, 4 triple, 9 home runs and 40 RBI. Romero has hit safely in 7 of his last 8 games, batting .383 (13×34) with 6 runs scored, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run and 8 RBI.

MAURER POWER: RH Brandon Maurer has been shut down for the season, but ranks 4th in the Southern League with a 3.20 ERA. He also leads the Generals in wins (9), strikeouts (117) and innings pitched (137.1). Since June 1 he is 7-1 with a 2.50 ERA (24 ER, 86.1 IP) with 10 qualitiy starts in 14 starts. During this stretch has lowered his season ERA from 4.38 to 3.20. In 8 starts since returning from DL on July 3,

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 39 games, the Generals have hit 38 home runs, including 11 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 106 homers this season. Jacksonville is 2nd in the league with 100 home runs.

RECORD SETTING PACE: The Generals 75 wins is the fastest to that mark since 2005. The Generals are 4 games off the pace off of the 2005 Diamond Jaxx that won 83 games and 5 off the pace of the 1999 Diamond Jaxx that won a record 84 games. Last season the Generals won just 68 games and the most won since becoming at Mariners affiliate in 2006 was 75 that season.

MILLER TIME: SS Brad Miller has hit safely in 8 of his last 9 games, batting .424 (14×33) with 2 runs scored, 2 doubles, and 4 RBI. He has also hit safely in 24 of 31 games since his promotion to Jackson, batting .330 (38×115) with 13 runs scored, 4 doubles, 3 home runs and 11 RBI. He currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 55 multi-hit games this season, batting a combined .337 (177×525) with 102 runs scored, 37 doubles, 5 triples, 14 home runs and 66 RBI. His 177 hits are currently 2nd-most in the Minor Leagues this season.

MARINERS FUTURE IN JACKSON: With the addition of Brad Miller, the Generals roster currently contains 10 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 Forrest Snow (19), P Brandon Maurer (21), OF Chih-Hsien Chiang (24), P Mauricio Robles (26), OF Johermyn Chavez (28), INF Rich Poythress (29).

Today’s Game: Jackson Generals (SEA) (32-27, 74-55 at Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD) (35-25, 67-61)
Site: AT&T Field, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Time: 6:15 p.m. CDT
Pitching Match-up: RHP Forrest Snow (4-5, 5.13) vs. RHP Matt Magill (10-7, 3.88)
Radio: WEB ONLY (pregame 6:00) /  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 8-24 at Chattanooga
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals

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TODAY’S GAME: The Generals continue their 10-game road trip tonight with game one of a 5-game series against the Chattanooga Lookouts at AT&T Field.. Jackson is in the midst of playing 16 games in 15 days (6-5). On the current road trip to Mobile (2-3) and Chattanooga the Generals are 2-3. The Generals are 3 games back of Chattanooga in the SL North second half standings with 10 games remaining in the regular season.

GENERALS RECAP: – Mobile scored 4 runs in the first inning Thursday and went on to defeat the Generals 5-2, taking the series. Joe Dunigan and Rich Poythress paced the Generals offense, each finishing the night 2-for-4. Brad Miller was 0-for-3 and saw his seven-game hitting streak come to an end. Mike Zunino was 0-for-4 and had his five-game hitting streak end. Denny Almonte was 1-for-4, blasting his 11th home run of the season.Starter Taijuan Walker (7-8) suffered the loss, allowing 4 runs on 5 hits in the 1st inning, but surrendered just a run on 2 hits in the final 4.2 innings of his outing. Overall Walker tossed 5.2 innings, allowing 5 runs on 7 hits, walking 2 and striking out 3. Jonathan Arias posted 2.1 scoreless frames behind Walker, allowing just 2 hits. Mobile starter Chase Anderson (5-3) picked up the win.

OF NOTE: INF Nate Tenbrink has hit safely in each of his last 7 games, batting .355 (11×31) with 5 runs scored, 1 triple, 1 home run and 2 RBI.
-> C Mike Zunino has hit safely in 5 of 7 games with Jackson.. He is currently batting .348 (8×23) with 4 runs scored, 2 double, 2 home runs, 3 RBI and 4 walks in his last 6 games.
-> INF Rich Poythress is batting .464 (13×28) with 4 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 2 home runs and 8 RBI in his last 7 games.

BEST IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE: The Generals lead the league in ERA (3.30). The Generals position players also lead the league in average (.263) total bases (1745), slugging percentage (.404) and home runs (105).

MAJOR LEAGUE TEAM STREAKING: The Mariners had a day off yesterday and have won 8 straight games, the longest streak since winning 8 in a row June 23-July 1, 2007. Seattle has won 15 of 16 at Safeco Field, the best 15-game home stretch in franchise history. Seattle is 25-13 (.658) since the All-Star Break, the best record in the AL.

VIRAL VIDEO: During last Wednesday’s perfect game pitched by Felix Hernandez in Seattle, a video of the Generals reaction during batting practice has gone viral. The video featuring Felix’s brother Moises has been aired on MLB.com, MLB Network, ESPN Sports Center and Yahoo Sports today. As of 2:20 this afternoon it had 97,111 views on YouTube.

VIVA LA ROMERO:  INF Stefen Romero had his 13-game hitting streak end Saturday, but he has hit safely 39 of 47 games (w/AB) with 21 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .339 (62×183) with 32 runs scored, 14 doubles, 4 triple, 9 home runs and 40 RBI. Romero has hit safely in 7 of his last 8 games, batting .383 (13×34) with 6 runs scored, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run and 8 RBI.

MAURER POWER: RH Brandon Maurer ranks 3rd in the Southern League with a 3.20 ERA. He also leads the Generals in wins (9), strikeouts (117) and innings pitched (137.1). Since June 1 he is 7-1 with a 2.50 ERA (24 ER, 86.1 IP) with 10 quality starts in 14 starts. During this stretch has lowered his season ERA from 4.38 to 3.20. In 8 starts since returning from DL on July 3,

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 38 games, the Generals have hit 37 home runs, including 11 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 105 homers this season. Jacksonville is 2nd in the league with 98 home runs.

RECORD SETTING PACE: The Generals 74 wins is the fastest to that mark since 2005. The Generals are 5 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. Last season the Generals won just 68 games and the most won since becoming at Mariners affiliate in 2006 was 75 that season.

MILLER TIME: SS Brad Miller had a 7-game hit streak end last night. During the streak he batted .429 (12×28) with 2 runs scored, 1 double, 1 home run and 4 RBI. He has also hit safely in 23 of 30 games since his promotion to Jackson, batting .319 (36×113) with 13 runs scored, 3 doubles, 3 home runs and 9 RBI. He currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 54 multi-hit games this season, batting a combined .337 (175×520) with 102 runs scored, 36 doubles, 5 triples, 14 home runs and 65 RBI. His 175 hits are currently 2nd-most in the Minor Leagues this season, while 102 runs scored rank T6th.

Today’s Game: Jackson Generals (SEA) (32-27, 74-55 at Mobile BayBears (ARI) (25-34, 65-64)
Site: Hank Aaron Stadium, Mobile, Alabama
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: RHP Taijuan Walker (7-7, 4.11) vs. RHP Chase Anderson (4-3, 2.61)
Radio: NewsTalk 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 8-23 at Mobile
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TODAY’S GAME: Tonight is the rubber match of the 5-game series against the Mobile BayBears with the series tied 2-2. Jackson is in the midst of playing 16 games in 15 days (6-4). On the current road trip to Mobile (2-2) and Chattanooga the Generals are 2-2. The Generals are 3 games back of Chattanooga in the SL North second half standings with 11 games remaining in the regular season.

GENERALS RECAP: – Mobile scored 6 runs in the first 3 innings and defeated Jackson 9-3 on Wednesday night. The Mobile win evened the series at 2-2 forcing the rubber match of the series on Thursday night. Jackson now trails Chattanooga by 3.0 games in the division with 11 games remaining in the regular season. C Jesus Sucre (2×4, R) and CF Denny Almonte (2×4) combined for 4 of the Generals 7 hits, while SS Brad Miller (1×3, 2B, RBI, 2 BB), RF Chih-Hsien Chiang (0×3, SF, RBI) and DH Johermyn Chavez (1×3, RBI, BB) each recorded 1 RBI. Starter Steve Garrison (5.0,10,7,6,4,0) recorded the loss, allowing 7 runs (6 ER) on 10 hits in 5.0 innings. RH Moises Hernandez (1.0,1,2,2,1,0,HR) allowed 2 runs in the bottom of the 7th innings, while LH Mauricio Robles (2.0,0,0,0,0,2) struck out 2 in 2.0 perfect innings in relief.

OF NOTE: INF Nate Tenbrink has hit safely in each of his last 6 games, batting .370 (10×27) with 5 runs scored, 1 triple, 1 home run and 2 RBI.
-> C Mike Zunino has hit safely in 5 of 6 games with Jackson, including his last 5 straight. He is currently batting .421 (8×19) with 4 runs scored, 2 double, 2 home runs, 3 RBI and 4 walks in 6 games.
-> INF Rich Poythress is batting .458 (11×24) with 4 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 2 home runs and 8 RBI in his last 6 games.

BEST IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE: The Generals lead the league in ERA (3.29). The Generals position players also lead the league in average (.263) total bases (1734), slugging percentage (.404) and home runs (104).

MAJOR LEAGUE TEAM STREAKING: The Mariners have won 8 straight games, the longest streak since winning 8 in a row June 23-July 1, 2007. Seattle has won 15 of 16 at Safeco Field, the best 15-game home stretch in franchise history. Seattle is 25-13 (.658) since the All-Star Break, the best record in the AL.

VIRAL VIDEO: During last Wednesday’s perfect game pitched by Felix Hernandez in Seattle, a video of the Generals reaction during batting practice has gone viral. The video featuring Felix’s brother Moises has been aired on MLB.com, MLB Network, ESPN Sports Center and Yahoo Sports today. As of 2:30 this afternoon it had 96,827 views on YouTube.

VIVA LA ROMERO:  INF Stefen Romero had his 13-game hitting streak end Saturday, but he has hit safely 39 of 47 games (w/AB) with 21 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .339 (62×183) with 32 runs scored, 14 doubles, 4 triple, 9 home runs and 40 RBI. Romero has hit safely in 7 of his last 8 games, batting .383 (13×34) with 6 runs scored, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run and 8 RBI.

MAURER POWER: RH Brandon Maurer ranks 3rd in the Southern League with a 3.20 ERA. He also leads the Generals in wins (9), strikeouts (117) and innings pitched (137.1). Since June 1 he is 7-1 with a 2.50 ERA (24 ER, 86.1 IP) with 10 qualitiy starts in 14 starts. During this stretch has lowered his season ERA from 4.38 to 3.20. In 8 starts since returning from DL on July 3,

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 37 games, the Generals have hit 36 home runs, including 11 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 104 homers this season. Mobile is 2nd in the league with 93 home runs.

RECORD SETTING PACE: The Generals 74 wins is the fastest to that mark since 2005. The Generals are 5 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. Last season the Generals won just 68 games and the most won since becoming at Mariners affiliate in 2006 was 75 that season.

MILLER TIME: SS Brad Miller currently has a 7-game hit streak, batting .429 (12×28) with 2 runs scored, 1 double, 1 home run and 4 RBI. He has also hit safely in 23 of 29 games since his promotion to Jackson, batting .327 (36×110) with 13 runs scored, 3 doubles, 3 home runs and 9 RBI. He currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 54 multi-hit games this season, batting a combined .337 (175×520) with 102 runs scored, 36 doubles, 5 triples, 14 home runs and 65 RBI. His 175 hits are currently 2nd-most in the Minor Leagues this season, while 102 runs scored rank T6th.

Today’s Game: Jackson Generals (SEA) (32-26, 74-54 at Mobile BayBears (ARI) (24-34, 64-64)
Site: Hank Aaron Stadium, Mobile, Alabama
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: LHP James Gillheeney (0-1, 3.55) vs. RHP Michael Bolsinger (4-2, 3.68)
Radio: NewsTalk 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 8-22 at Mobile
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TODAY’S GAME: Tonight the Generals play game 4 of the 5-game series in Mobile with Jackson leading the series 2-1. Jackson is in the midst of playing 16 games in 15 days (6-3). On the current road trip to Mobile (2-1) and Chattanooga the Generals are 2-1. The Generals are 2 games back of Chattanooga in the SL North second half standings with 12 games remaining in the regular season.

GENERALS RECAP: – DH Chih-Hsien Chiang (pictured right, Michelle Gachett) hit a 2-run double in the top of the 9th inning to break at 5-5 tie as Jackson defeated Mobile 7-5 on Tuesday night. The Generals had 8 players record at least 1 hit, while 7 had multi-hit contests. 3B Nate Tenbrink (2×5, R), SS Brad Miller (2×4, BB), 1B Rich Poythress (2×4, R, BB), C Mike Zunino (2×3, 2 R, 2B, 2 BB), DH Chih-Hsien Chiang (2×5, 2B, 3 RBI), RF Johermyn Chavez (2×5, R, RBI) and 2B Leury Bonilla (2×5) each recorded 2 of the Generals 15 hits. Starter James Gillheeney (5.1,8,3,3,2,4) allowed 3 runs on 8 hits in 5.1 innings, but didn’t figure into the decision. RH Forrest Snow (1.0,2,1,1,2,3) earned his 4th win, despite allowing the tying run to score in the bottom of the 8th. RH Logan Bawcom (1.0,0,0,0,1,1) walked 1 and struck out 1 in a scoreless 9th to earn the save.

OF NOTE: INF Nate Tenbrink has hit safely in each of his last 6 games, batting .370 (10×27) with 5 runs scored, 1 triple, 1 home run and 2 RBI.
-> C Mike Zunino has hit safely in 5 of 6 games with Jackson, including his last 5 straight. He is currently batting .421 (8×19) with 4 runs scored, 2 double, 2 home runs, 3 RBI and 4 walks in 6 games.
-> INF Rich Poythress is batting .550 (11×20) with 4 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 2 home runs and 8 RBI.

BEST IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE: The Generals lead the league in ERA (3.24). The Generals position players also lead the league in batting average (.264),  total bases (1710), slugging percentage (.405) and home runs (104).

MAJOR LEAGUE TEAM STREAKING: The Mariners have won 7 straight games and have won 14 of 15 at Safeco Field, the best 15-game home stretch in franchise history. Seattle is 24-13 (.649) since the All-Star Break, the best record in the American League (Tampa Bay, 23-14)

VIRAL VIDEO: During last Wednesday’s perfect game pitched by Felix Hernandez in Seattle, a video of the Generals reaction during batting practice has gone viral. The video featuring Felix’s brother Moises has been aired on MLB.com, MLB Network, ESPN Sports Center and Yahoo Sports today. As of 3:30 this afternoon it had 96,260 views on YouTube.

VIVA LA ROMERO:  INF Stefen Romero had his 13-game hitting streak end Saturday, but he has hit safely 39 of 47 games (w/AB) with 21 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .339 (62×183) with 32 runs scored, 14 doubles, 4 triple, 9 home runs and 40 RBI. Romero has hit safely in 7 of his last 8 games, batting .383 (13×34) with 6 runs scored, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run and 8 RBI.

MAURER POWER: RH Brandon Maurer ranks 3rd in the Southern League with a 3.20 ERA. He also leads the Generals in wins (9), strikeouts (117) and innings pitched (137.1). Since June 1 he is 7-1 with a 2.50 ERA (24 ER, 86.1 IP) with 10 qualitiy starts in 14 starts. During this stretch has lowered his season ERA from 4.38 to 3.20. In 8 starts since returning from DL on July 3,

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 36 games, the Generals have hit 36 home runs, including 11 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 104 homers this season. Mobile is 2nd in the league with 92 home runs.

RECORD SETTING PACE: The Generals 74 wins is the fastest to that mark since 2005. The Generals are 4 games off the pace off of the 2005 Diamond Jaxx that won 83 games and 5 off the pace of the 1999 Diamond Jaxx that won a record 84 games. Last season the Generals won just 68 games and the most won since becoming at Mariners affiliate in 2006 was 75 that season.

MILLER TIME: SS Brad Miller currently has a 6-game hit streak, batting .440 (11×25) with 2 runs scored, 1 home run and 3 RBI. He has also hit safely in 22 of 28 games since his promotion to Jackson, batting .324 (35×108) with 13 runs scored, 2 doubles, 3 home runs and 8 RBI. He currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 54 multi-hit games this season, batting a combined .337 (174×517) with 102 runs scored, 35 doubles, 5 triples, 14 home runs and 64 RBI. His 174 hits are currently 2nd-most in the Minor Leagues this season, while 102 runs scored rank 4th.

Today’s Game: Jackson Generals (SEA) (31-26, 73-54 at Mobile BayBears (ARI) (24-33, 64-63)
Site: Hank Aaron Stadium, Mobile, Alabama
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: LHP James Gillheeney (0-1, 3.55) vs. RHP Michael Bolsinger (4-2, 3.68)
Radio: NewsTalk 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 8-21 at Mobile
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals

Generals Roster | 2012 Regular Season Statistics | SL Standings | SL Leaders | Generals Promotions |  MLB Game Notes | Mariners Roster | MLB Standings

TODAY’S GAME: Tonight, the Generals play the middle game of the 5-game series in Mobile with the series tied 1-1. Jackson is in the midst of playing 16 games in 15 days (5-3). On the current road trip to Mobile (1-1) and Chattanooga the Generals are 1-1. The Generals are 2 games back of Chattanooga in the SL North second half standings. 

GENERALS RECAP: – Rich Poythress (pictured right) was 3-for-6 with 2 homers and 3 RBI Monday as Jackson split a double-header with Mobile at Hank Aaron Stadium. The Generals won game one, 4-2 and dropped game two 4-3. Jackson blasted 4 home runs total in the twin bill, two in each game. C Mike Zunino (1×4, HR, RBI) homered in game one along with Poythress. LH James Paxton (8-4) earned the win in game one, allowing 2 runs on 7 hits in 6.0 innings. Paxton struck out 6 and walked two. RH Logan Bawcom pitched a scoreless 7th inning and earned his 2nd Jackson save and 15th overall this season. In game two Poythress and Joe Dunigan (1×3, HR, RBI) homered. Dunigan now leads the league with 24 home runs this season. LH Anthony Fernandez (4-2) suffered the loss in game 2, allowing 4 runs, 3 earned on 6 hits in 4.1 innings. Fernandez walked 2 and struck out 5. SS Brad Miller was 2-for-3 in game two and combined to go 3-for-6 in the two games with an RBI and run scored.

OF NOTE: INF Nate Tenbrink has hit safely in each of his last 5 games, batting .364 (8×22) with 4 runs scored, 1 triple, 1 home run and 2 RBI.
-> C Mike Zunino has hit safely in 4 of 5 games with Jackson, including his last 4 straight. He is currently batting .375 (6×16) with 1 double, 2 home runs, 3 RBI and 2 walks in 5 games.
-> Dating back to last Friday, the Generals bullpen has not allowed a run in 14.1 innings pitched. This season the bullpen has posted a league-best 2.97 ERA with 28 saves.

VIRAL VIDEO: During last Wednesday’s perfect game pitched by Felix Hernandez in Seattle, a video of the Generals reaction during batting practice has gone viral. The video featuring Felix’s brother Moises has been aired on MLB.com, MLB Network, ESPN Sports Center and Yahoo Sports today. As of 2:30 this afternoon it had 95,360 views on YouTube.

VIVA LA ROMERO:  INF Stefen Romero had his 13-game hitting streak end Saturday, but he has hit safely 39 of 47 games (w/AB) with 21 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .339 (62×183) with 32 runs scored, 14 doubles, 4 triple, 9 home runs and 40 RBI. Romero has hit safely in 7 of his last 8 games, batting .383 (13×34) with 6 runs scored, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run and 8 RBI.

MAURER POWER: RH Brandon Maurer ranks 3rd in the Southern League with a 3.20 ERA. He also leads the Generals in wins (9), strikeouts (117) and innings pitched (137.1). Since June 1 he is 7-1 with a 2.50 ERA (24 ER, 86.1 IP) with 10 qualitiy starts in 14 starts. During this stretch has lowered his season ERA from 4.38 to 3.20. In 8 starts since returning from DL on July 3,

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 35 games, the Generals have hit 36 home runs, including 11 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 104 homers this season. Mobile is 2nd in the league with 92 home runs.

BEST IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE: The Generals lead the league with 73 wins and also lead the league in ERA (3.24). The Generals position players also lead the league in total bases (1710), slugging percentage (.405) and home runs (104). The Generals are T-1st in batting average at .263.

RECORD SETTING PACE: The Generals 73 wins is the fastest to that mark since 2005. The Generals are 4 games off the pace off of the 2005 Diamond Jaxx that won 83 games and 5 off the pace of the 1999 Diamond Jaxx that won a record 84 games. Last season the Generals won just 68 games and the most won since becoming at Mariners affiliate in 2006 was 75 that season.

FUNKY COLD MEDINA: RH Yoervis Medina has allowed 3 runs in his last 39.0 innings in relief (0.69 ERA). During this 26 game stretch has limited opponents to a .188 (25×133) average, while walking 16 and striking out 41.

MILLER TIME: SS Brad Miller has hit safely in 21 of 27 games since his promotion to Jackson, batting .320 (33×103) with 13 runs scored, 2 doubles, 3 home runs and 8 RBI. He currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 53 multi-hit games this season, batting a combined .335 (172×513) with 102 runs scored, 35 doubles, 5 triples, 14 home runs and 64 RBI. His 171 hits are currently 2nd-most in the Minor Leagues this season, while 101 runs scored rank 4th