Jabari Blash blasted 2 home runs in the 4th inning last night.

Game #133: Jackson Generals (33-33, 62-70) at Huntsville Stars  (27-40, 56-79)
Streak: Won 5
Site: Joe Davis Stadium – Huntsville, Alabama
Time: 6:43 p.m. (CT)
Pitching Match-up: LHP Anthony Fernandez (9-7, 4.26) vs. RHP Taylor Jungmann (9-10, 4.38)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN, Pregame Show (6:28) TuneIn Radio, GAMEDAY AUDIO
Online TV: MiLB.tv
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Archived Generals Interviews: Generals YouTube
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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TODAY’S GAME: the Generals, riding a season-best 5-game winning streak continue their final series of the season tonight with the game #3 of a 5-game road series with the Huntsville Stars (2-0)…this season Jackson is 9-6 against the Stars and 5-2 at Hank Aaron Stadium…the Generals also close out the month of August tonight and are 16-14 during the month.

GENERALS RECAP: RF Jabari Blash hit 2 home runs and drove in 5 runs as part of an 8-run 4th inning as Jackson defeated Huntsville 8-5 on Friday night. Blash (2×4, 2 R, 2 HR, 5 RBI) recorded his 3rd multi-home run game of the season (also: 8/15 vs. Montgomery w/JAC & 4/16 vs. Lancaster w/HD) while recording his 24th and 25th home run in 2013 (9 with Jackson). 2B Jack Marder (3×4, R, 2B) recorded the team’s only other multi-hit game, while LF Leon Landry (1×4, R, RBI), C John Hicks (1×4, BB), 3B Ramon Morla (1×5), DH Steven Proscia (1×3, R, BB) and CF Denny Almonte (1×3, R, 2B, RBI, BB) each recorded 1 of the Generals 10 hits. Starter Jimmy Gillheeney (6.1,5,4,3,1,4) recorded his 7th win with Jackson (9th overall), allowing 4 runs (3 ER) on 5 hits in 6.1 innings. LH Kyle Hunter (0.2,1,0,0,0,0) and RH Dominic Leone (2.0,2,1,1,1,0,HR) combined to allow 1 run over the final 2.2 innings in relief.

NEWS & NOTES: 47 of 132 games have been 1-run games (20-27) which is the T-1st in the Southern League…67 of 132 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (26-41) and 17 have been extra-inning games (5-12)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 33-27.

• BLASH-T OFF IN DOUBLE-A: OF Jabari Blash has hit safely in 18 of 25 games since being promoted to Jackson, batting .326 (29×89) with 13 runs scored, 3 doubles, 9 home runs, 21 RBI and 19 walks. Blash homered twice in the 4th inning on Friday and has 25 home runs this season leading all of Mariners Minor Leaguers. His 5 RBIs during the 4th inning was the most in a single inning in franchise history.

• NO DOG DAYS FOR TAYLOR: INF Chris Taylor is batting .333 (38×114) with 22 runs scored, 5 doubles, 1 triple, 8 RBI, 17 walks and 10 stolen bases in 30 games in August.

• THE SEATTLE GENERALS: Taijuan Walker and Abraham Almonte became the 9th and 10th different 2012 General to make their MLB debut this season for the Mariners last night…they joined Mike Zunino, Jesus Sucre, Brandon Bantz, Brad Miller, Nick Franklin, Yoervis Medina, Brandon Maurer and Bobby LaFromboise… Seattle had 8 MLB debuts in 2012, and 12 during the 2011 season.

• WALKER WINS AND MAKES HISTORY IN MLB DEBUT FRIDAY: Taijuan Walker became the youngest Mariners starting pitcher to win his MLB debut last night at 21.017 years of age…Walker is just the 11th pitcher in Mariners history to win his starting debut; he is just the second (joining Pat Rice, 5/18/91 @NYY) to not allow an earned run AND record a win…Erik Hanson (9/5/88 @MIN) is the only other starter to allow 0 ER in his debut, but he lost 2-0.

• BLACK JACK IS BACK: INF Jack Marder currently has a 4-game hit streak, batting (8×15) with 1 run scored, 1 double, 1 RBI, 2 BB and 1 stolen base.

• GENERALS WELL REPRESENTED IN AFL: There are 3 current Generals headed to play for the Peoria Javelinas in the prestegious Arizona Fall League. Infielder Chris Taylor and relievers Carson Smith and Dominic Leone will represent Jackson along with former Generals Danny Hultzen, Brandon Maurer, Stefen Romero and High Desert infielder Patrick Kivlehan. The squad will be managed by Jackson’s Jim Pankovits.

• BLASH NAMED SL HITTER OF THE WEEK: OF Jabari Blash was named Southern League Player of the Week, for Aug. 19-25. In 9 games last week, Blash led the Southern Leauge in average (.500/12×24), on-base percentage (1.526) and walks (14). Overall he hit .500 (12×24) with 4 runs scored, 2 doubles, 2 home runs, 6 RBI, 14 walks. Blash was promoted to AA Jackson from A High Desert on Aug. 2. In 22 game, he is batting .315 (23×73) with 9 runs scored, 3 doubles, 6 home runs, 12 RBI and 18 walks.

• CLOSING TIME: RH Carson Smith has allowed only 1 earned run over his last 27.2 innings (0.33 ERA), including 15.2 consecutive scoreless innings (since July 23). After allowing 5 runs over his first 6 appearances of the season, Smith has allowed only 5 earned runs over his last 37 relief appearances. During this stretch he is 0-1 with 11 saves and a 1.03 ERA (5 ER, 43.2 IP). Since April 22, Smith has lowered his ERA from 8.44 to 1.84. Smith has struck out at least 1 batter in 38 of 43 games (70 strikeouts).

• THE RELIEVING MA-SCHEEN: RH Stephen Kohlscheen has allowed only 3 earned runs over his last 30.2 innings (0.88 ERA). During this 17-game stretch (since June 26), he is 5-0 with 1 save while lowering his season ERA from 3.60 to 2.33.

• WE GOTCHA!! Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 50.8% of base stealers (66 CS, 130 Att). The next closest is Pensacola which is throwing out 35.0% of base stealers.

Ramon Morla blasted his 8th Jackson home run on Thursday.

Game #132: Jackson Generals (32-33, 61-70) at Huntsville Stars  (27-39, 56-78)
Streak: Won 4
Site: Joe Davis Stadium – Huntsville, Alabama
Time: 6:43 p.m. (CT)
Pitching Match-up: LHP James Gillheeney (6-7, 4.07) vs. RHP Andy Moye (6-14, 4.00)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN, Pregame Show (6:28) TuneIn Radio, GAMEDAY AUDIO
Online TV: MiLB.tv
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Archived Generals Interviews: Generals YouTube
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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TODAY’S GAME: the Generals continue their final series of the season tonight with the game #2 of a 5-game road series with the Huntsville Stars (1-0)…this season Jackson is 8-6 against the Stars and 4-2 at Hank Aaron Stadium…

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals scored 4 runs combined between the 4th-6th innings as Jackson camefrom- behind to defeat Huntsville 5-3 on Thursday night. SS Chris Taylor (2×4, 2B, BB, SB), 3B Ramon Morla (2×4, R, HR, RBI) and LF Leon Landry (2×4, R, 2B, RBI) each recorded 2 of the Generals 8 hits. Starter Anthony Vasquez (7.0,7,3,2,1,1,2HR) recorded his 2nd win of the season, allowing 3 runs (2 ER) on 7 hits over 7.0 innings. RH Stephen Kohlscheen (1.0,0,0,0,0,2) stuck out 2 in a scoreless 8th inning, while RH Carson Smith (1.0,0,0,0,0,2) struck out 2 in a 1-2-3 9th inning to earn his 15th save.

NEWS & NOTES: 47 of 131 games have been 1-run games (20-27) which is the T-1st in the Southern League…67 of 131 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (26-41) and 17 have been extra-inning games (5-12)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 32-27.

• BLASH HITTING: OF Jabari Blash has hit safely 10 of his last 11 games, batting .400 (14×35) with 6 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 home run, 10 RBI and 15 walks.

• WALKER TO MAKE MLB DEBUT FRIDAY: 21-year-old former General RH Taijuan Walker will make his Major League debut Friday at Houston. Walker will wear #27 when he takes the mound on Friday. In 25 starts split between AA Jackson and AAA Tacoma, Walker has combined to go 9-10 with a 2.93 ERA (46 ER, 141.1 IP) and is averaging 10.19 strikeouts per 9.0 innings pitched (160 strikeouts). Walker is tied for 4th among minor league pitchers in strikeouts. Walker becomes the 4th 2013 General to make his MLB debut.

• GENERALS WELL REPRESENTED IN AFL: There are 3 current Generals headed to play for the Peoria Javelinas in the prestegious Arizona Fall League. Infielder Chris Taylor and relievers Carson Smith and Dominic Leone will represent Jackson along with former Generals Danny Hultzen, Brandon Maurer, Stefen Romero and High Desert infielder Patrick Kivlehan. The squad will be managed by Jackson’s Jim Pankovits.

• BLASH NAMED SL HITTER OF THE WEEK: OF Jabari Blash was named Southern League Player of the Week, for Aug. 19-25. In 9 games last week, Blash led the Southern Leauge in average (.500/12×24), on-base percentage (1.526) and walks (14). Overall he hit .500 (12×24) with 4 runs scored, 2 doubles, 2 home runs, 6 RBI, 14 walks. Blash was promoted to AA Jackson from A High Desert on Aug. 2. In 22 game, he is batting .315 (23×73) with 9 runs scored, 3 doubles, 6 home runs, 12 RBI and 18 walks.

• TAYLOR’S HOT AUGUST CONTINUES: INF Chris Taylor is batting .342 (38×111) with 21 runs scored, 5 doubles, 1 triple, 7 RBI, 14 walks and 9 stolen bases in 29 games in August.

• JONES RETURNS FROM THE DL: James Jones suffered a strained left triceps muscle on August 1 vs. Huntsville. In 98 games this season, Jones is batting .276 (97×351) with 13 2B, 10 3B, 6 HR, 45 RBIs and 26 stolen bases. Jones leads the Southern League with 10 triples and is 1 shy of Jackson’s franchise record for triples in a single season. Chantz Mack was sent back to Short-A Everett on Monday.

• ROSTER SHAKE UP: During the last week the Generals have lost top offensive players Ji-Man Choi (promoted to AAA) and Julio Morban (broken right fibula) while losing top starter LHP Roenis Elias (Appendectomy). Morban and Choi had combined for 140 hits, 30 doubles, 8 triples, 16 home runs and 83 RBIs. Elias had a 3.18 ERA in 22 starts and was 3rd in the SL with 121 strikeouts.

• CLOSING TIME: RH Carson Smith has allowed only 1 earned run over his last 27.2 innings (0.33 ERA), including 15.2 consecutive scoreless innings (since July 23). After allowing 5 runs over his first 6 appearances of the season, Smith has allowed only 5 earned runs over his last 37 relief appearances. During this stretch he is 0-1 with 11 saves and a 1.03 ERA (5 ER, 43.2 IP). Since April 22, Smith has lowered his ERA from 8.44 to 1.84. Smith has struck out at least 1 batter in 38 of 43 games (70 strikeouts).

• THE RELIEVING MA-SCHEEN: RH Stephen Kohlscheen has allowed only 3 earned runs over his last 30.2 innings (0.88 ERA). During this 17-game stretch (since June 26), he is 5-0 with 1 save while lowering his season ERA from 3.60 to 2.33.

• TRIPLES ADDING UP: OF James Jones recorded his league-leading 10th triple on July 24th in Chattanooga. He is 1 triple away from tying the  franchise record. Jones is tied with Richard Lewis (10, ‘04) and Chris Walker (10, ‘06). Dwaine Bacon (11, ‘04) and Bo Porter (11. ‘98) are leaders. As a team the Generals have 41 triples which is T-1st in the Southern League.

• WE GOTCHA!! Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 51.6% of base stealers (65 CS, 126 Att). The next closest is Pensacola which is throwing out 34.6% of base stealers.

James Jones returned from the DL and had 3 hits in the win on Tuesday night.

Game #131: Jackson Generals (31-33, 60-70) at Huntsville Stars  (27-38, 56-77)
Streak: Won 3
Site: Joe Davis Stadium – Huntsville, Alabama
Time: 6:43 p.m. (CT)
Pitching Match-up: LHP Anthony Vasquez (1-4, 4.45) vs. RHP Drew Gagnon (4-8, 5.58)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN, Pregame Show (6:28) TuneIn Radio, GAMEDAY AUDIO
Online TV: MiLB.tv
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Archived Generals Interviews: Generals YouTube
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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TODAY’S GAME: the Generals start their final series of the season tonight with the game #1 of a 5-game road series with the Huntsville Stars (0-0)…this season Jackson is 7-6 against the Stars and 3-2 at Hank Aaron Stadium…

GENERALS RECAP: LF Leon Landry (1×4, 2 RBI) hit a 2-run single as part of a 4-run Generals 6th inning as Jackson came-from-behind to defeat Chattanooga 4-1 on Tuesday night. CF James Jones (3×4, 2B, BB) led the team with 3 hits, while RF Jabari Blash (2×4), 3B Ramon Morla (2×4, 3B, SB) and C John Hicks (2×3, R, RBI, BB) each recorded 2 of the Generals 10 hits. Starter Cam Hobson (6.0,7,1,1,1,5,HR) recorded his first AA win after recently being promoted from A High Desert, allowing only 1 run on 7 hits in 6.0 innings. LH Nick Hill (0.1,2,0,0,1,0) and RH Stephen Kohlscheen (2.2,1,0,0,1,3) combined to hold the Lookouts scoreless over the final 3.0 innings. Kohlscheen allowed only 1 hit and struck out 3 in 2.2 socreless innings to earn his 2nd save with Jackson.

NEWS & NOTES: 47 of 128 games have been 1-run games (20-27) which is the T-1st in the Southern League…66 of 128 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (25-41) and 17 have been extra-inning games (5-12)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 32-27.

• BLASH STREAKING: OF Jabari Blash has hit safely in each of his last 10 game, batting .438 (14×32) with 5 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 home run, 9 RBI and 14 walks. The 10-game streak is T-2nd longest this season by a General.

• WALKER TO MAKE MLB DEBUT FRIDAY: 21-year-old former General RH Taijuan Walker will make his Major League debut Friday at Houston. Walker will wear #27 when he takes the mound on Friday. In 25 starts split between AA Jackson and AAA Tacoma, Walker has combined to go 9-10 with a 2.93 ERA (46 ER, 141.1 IP) and is averaging 10.19 strikeouts per 9.0 innings pitched (160 strikeouts). Walker is tied for 4th among minor league pitchers in strikeouts. Walker becomes the 4th 2013 General to make his MLB debut.

• GENERALS WELL REPRESENTED IN AFL: There are 3 current Generals headed to play for the Peoria Javelinas in the prestegious Arizona Fall League. Infielder Chris Taylor and relievers Carson Smith and Dominic Leone will represent Jackson along with former Generals Danny Hultzen, Brandon Maurer, Stefen Romero and High Desert infielder Patrick Kivlehan. The squad will be managed by Jackson’s Jim Pankovits.

• BLASH NAMED SL HITTER OF THE WEEK: OF Jabari Blash was named Southern League Player of the Week, for Aug. 19-25. In 9 games last week, Blash led the Southern Leauge in average (.500/12×24), on-base percentage (1.526) and walks (14). Overall he hit .500 (12×24) with 4 runs scored, 2 doubles, 2 home runs, 6 RBI, 14 walks. Blash was promoted to AA Jackson from A High Desert on Aug. 2. In 22 game, he is batting .315 (23×73) with 9 runs scored, 3 doubles, 6 home runs, 12 RBI and 18 walks.

• TAYLOR’S HOT AUGUST CONTINUES: INF Chris Taylor is batting .336 (36×107) with 21 runs scored, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 7 RBI, 13 walks and 9 stolen bases in 28 games in August.

• JONES RETURNS FROM THE DL: James Jones suffered a strained left triceps muscle on August 1 vs. Huntsville. In 98 games this season, Jones is batting .276 (97×351) with 13 2B, 10 3B, 6 HR, 45 RBIs and 26 stolen bases. Jones leads the Southern League with 10 triples and is 1 shy of Jackson’s franchise record for triples in a single season. Chantz Mack was sent back to Short-A Everett on Monday.

• ROSTER SHAKE UP: During the last week the Generals have lost top offensive players Ji-Man Choi (promoted to AAA) and Julio Morban (broken right fibula) while losing top starter LHP Roenis Elias (Appendectomy). Morban and Choi had combined for 140 hits, 30 doubles, 8 triples, 16 home runs and 83 RBIs. Elias had a 3.18 ERA in 22 starts and was 3rd in the SL with 121 strikeouts.

• CLOSING TIME: RH Carson Smith since June 21st has made 20 relief outings going 7-for-7 in save oppertunities with a 0.34 ERA in 26.2 innings, 13 hits, 1 earned run, 40 strikeouts and 10 walks. He has allowed just 1 extra-base hit during that span.

• THE RELIEVING MA-SCHEEN: RH Stephen Kohlscheen has allowed only 3 earned runs over his last 30.2 innings (0.88 ERA). During this 17-game stretch (since June 26), he is 5-0 with 1 save while lowering his season ERA from 3.60 to 2.33.

• TRIPLES ADDING UP: OF James Jones recorded his league-leading 10th triple on July 24th in Chattanooga. He is 1 triple away from tying the  franchise record. Jones is tied with Richard Lewis (10, ‘04) and Chris Walker (10, ‘06). Dwaine Bacon (11, ‘04) and Bo Porter (11. ‘98) are leaders. As a team the Generals have 41 triples which is T-1st in the Southern League.

• WE GOTCHA!! Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 51.6% of base stealers (65 CS, 126 Att). The next closest is Pensacola which is throwing out 34.6% of base stealers.

Steven Proscia belted 3 home runs in last night’s 7-3 win.

Game #130: Jackson Generals (30-32, 59-70) vs. Chattanooga Lookouts  (23-40, 58-75)
Streak: Won 2
Site: The Ballpark in Jackson – Jackson, Tenn
Time: 7:05 p.m. (CT)
Pitching Match-up: LHP Cam Hobson (0-1, 3.00) vs. LHP Rob Rasmussen (3-2, 2.48)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN, Pregame Show (6:50) TuneIn Radio, GAMEDAY AUDIO
Online TV: MiLB.tv
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Archived Generals Interviews: Generals YouTube
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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TODAY’S GAME: the Generals wrap up their final homestand of the season tonight with the rubber match of a 5-game series with the Chattanooga Lookouts (2-2)…this season Jackson is 10-9 against the Lookouts and 4-5 at The Ballpark in Jackson…the Generals will wrap up the season with a 5-game series at Huntsville starting on Thursday.

GENERALS RECAP: Jackson powered their way by the Chattanooga Lookouts, 7-3 Monday night thanks to 4 home runs and three of them coming from 1B Steven Prosica. It was the first 3-homer performance since Carlos Peguero had three home runs against Mobile on April 28, 2010. Jackson out-hit Chattanooga for the 4th straight night, 8-7 as DH Jabari Blash added a 3-run shot in the 8th. RH Trevor Miller (W, 3-1, 4.01) pitched through the 7th due in large part to only walking one Lookouts batter.

NEWS & NOTES: 47 of 128 games have been 1-run games (20-27) which is the T-1st in the Southern League…66 of 128 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (25-41) and 17 have been extra-inning games (5-12)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 32-27.

• GENERALS WELL REPRESENTED IN AFL: There are 3 current Generals headed to play for the Peoria Javelinas in the prestegious Arizona Fall League. Infielder Chris Taylor and relievers Carson Smith and Dominic Leone will represent Jackson along with former Generals Danny Hultzen, Brandon Maurer, Stefen Romero and High Desert infielder Patrick Kivlehan. The squad will be managed by Jackson’s Jim Pankovits.

• BLASH NAMED SL HITTER OF THE WEEK: The Southern League announced Monday that Jabari Blash has been named the Southern League’s Hitter of the Week for August 19-25. During the week Blash batted .500 (12×24) with 2 2B, 2 HR, 6 RBIs, 4 R and 14 BB in 9 games. Blash also posted a .692 on-base percentage. Blash joins Brad Miller, Julio Morban and Ji-Man Choi as winners of the award this season. He has hit safely in each of his last 8 games, batting .417 (10×24) with 4 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 home run, 6 RBI and 13 walks.

• TAYLOR’S HOT AUGUST CONTINUES: INF Chris Taylor is batting .346 (36×104) with 20 runs scored, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 7 RBI, 13 walks and 9 stolen bases in 27 games in August.

• JONES RETURNS FROM THE DL: James Jones suffered a strained left triceps muscle on August 1 vs. Huntsville. In 98 games this season, Jones is batting .276 (97×351) with 13 2B, 10 3B, 6 HR, 45 RBIs and 26 stolen bases. Jones leads the Southern League with 10 triples and is 1 shy of Jackson’s franchise record for triples in a single season. Chantz Mack was sent back to Short-A Everett on Monday.

• ROSTER SHAKE UP: During the last week the Generals have lost top offensive players Ji-Man Choi (promoted to AAA) and Julio Morban (broken right fibula) while losing top starter LHP Roenis Elias (Appendectomy). Morban and Choi had combined for 140 hits, 30 doubles, 8 triples, 16 home runs and 83 RBIs. Elias had a 3.18 ERA in 22 starts and was 3rd in the SL with 121 strikeouts.

• MOBILE MEGA BOWL BY THE NUMBERS: The Generals played 7 games in 4 days August 19-22 which included 53 innings at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile in 77 hours. The first 3 days included 44 innings in 53 hours, 2 extra inning games, 3 1-run games and 14 hours and 37 minutes of game duration. There were 1,442 pitches during those 3 days. The August 20 games were not considered a doubleheader because G1 was the completion of a suspended game from August 6th.

• CLOSING TIME: RH Carson Smith since June 21st has made 20 relief outings going 7-for-7 in save oppertunities with a 0.34 ERA in 26.2 innings, 13 hits, 1 earned run, 40 strikeouts and 10 walks. He has allowed just 1 extra-base hit during that span.

• THE RELIEVING MA-SCHEEN: RH Stephen Kohlscheen has allowed only 3 earned runs over his last 28.0 innings (0.96 ERA). During this 14-game stretch (since June 26), he is 5-0 while lowering his season ERA from 3.60 to 2.43.

• GRAND SALAMI TIME: Ramon Morla blasted Jackson’s 5th grand slam of the season in the 7th inning on August 14 vs. Montgomery. The Generals lead the Southern League in grand slams with 2 coming from Morla, 2 from Ji-Man Choi and 1 from Brad Miller.

• HIGH DESERT REUNION: The current Generals roster features 5 starters from A+ High Desert’s opening day starting lineup (SS Chris Taylor, 3B Ramon Morla, DH Dan Paolini, LF Jabari Blash, P Trevor Miller)

• TRIPLES ADDING UP: OF James Jones recorded his league-leading 10th triple on July 24th in Chattanooga. He is 1 triple away from tying the  franchise record. Jones is tied with Richard Lewis (10, ‘04) and Chris Walker (10, ‘06). Dwaine Bacon (11, ‘04) and Bo Porter (11. ‘98) are leaders. As a team the Generals have 39 triples which is 2nd-most in the Southern League.

• WE GOTCHA!! Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 52.0% of base stealers (65 CS, 125 Att). The next closest is Pensacola which is throwing out 34.8% of base stealers.

After a wild pitch Gabriel Noriega tagged out.

5 seconds later Chris Taylor scores after a wild throw by Lookouts pitcher Steve Smith.

Game #129: Jackson Generals (29-32, 58-70) vs. Chattanooga Lookouts  (23-39, 58-74)
Streak: Won 1
Site: The Ballpark in Jackson – Jackson, Tenn
Time: 7:05 p.m. (CT)
Pitching Match-up: LHP Anthony Fernandez (9-7, 4.25) vs. LHP Chris Reed (4-1, 3.68)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN, Pregame Show (6:50) TuneIn Radio, GAMEDAY AUDIO
Online TV: MiLB.tv
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Archived Generals Interviews: Generals YouTube
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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TODAY’S GAME: the Generals continue their final homestand of the season tonight with game #4 of a 5-game series with the Chattanooga Lookouts (1-2)…this season Jackson is 9-9 against the Lookouts and 3-5 at The Ballpark in Jackson…the Generals elimination number is 1 with 7 games remaining in the 2013 season…Jackson will wrap up the season with a 5-game series at Huntsville starting on Thursday.

GENERALS RECAP: After one of the craziest finishes to a baseball game you will see, Jackson (29-33) notched a 4-3 victory over the Chattanooga Lookouts (23-39) and ended its 7-game losing streak. The game ended in the bottom of the ninth on a throwing error by Lookouts pitcher Steve Smith that scored Chris Taylor after Gabriel Noreiga was called out trying to score on a wild pitch by Smith. The Generals had a runner on base in every inning except one and though they struggled to bring in runs the home time team grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion. They out-hit the Lookouts for the third straight night, 10-7.

NEWS & NOTES: 46 of 128 games have been 1-run games (19-27) which is the T-1st in the Southern League…65 of 128 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (24-40) and 17 have been extra-inning games (5-12)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 32-27.

• BLASH NAMED SL HITTER OF THE WEEK: The Southern League announced Monday that Jabari Blash has been named the Southern League’s Hitter of the Week for August 19-25. During the week Blash batted .500 (12×24) with 2 2B, 2 HR, 6 RBIs, 4 R and 14 BB in 9 games. Blash also posted a .692 on-base percentage. Blash joins Brad Miller, Julio Morban and Ji-Man Choi as winners of the award this season. He has hit safely in each of his last 8 games, batting .417 (10×24) with 4 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 home run, 6 RBI and 13 walks.

• TAYLOR’S HOT AUGUST CONTINUES: INF Chris Taylor is batting .356 (36×101) with 18 runs scored, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 7 RBI, 12 walks and 9 stolen bases in 26 games in August.

• JONES RETURNS FROM THE DL: James Jones suffered a strained left triceps muscle on August 1 vs. Huntsville. In 98 games this season, Jones is batting .276 (97×351) with 13 2B, 10 3B, 6 HR, 45 RBIs and 26 stolen bases. Jones leads the Southern League with 10 triples and is 1 shy of Jackson’s franchise record for triples in a single season. Chantz Mack was sent back to Short-A Everett on Monday.

• ROSTER SHAKE UP: During the last week the Generals have lost top offensive players Ji-Man Choi (promoted to AAA) and Julio Morban (broken right fibula) while losing top starter LHP Roenis Elias (Appendectomy). Morban and Choi had combined for 140 hits, 30 doubles, 8 triples, 16 home runs and 83 RBIs. Elias had a 3.18 ERA in 22 starts and was 3rd in the SL with 121 strikeouts.

• MOBILE MEGA BOWL BY THE NUMBERS: The Generals played 7 games in 4 days August 19-22 which included 53 innings at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile in 77 hours. The first 3 days included 44 innings in 53 hours, 2 extra inning games, 3 1-run games and 14 hours and 37 minutes of game duration. There were 1,442 pitches during those 3 days. The August 20 games were not considered a doubleheader because G1 was the completion of a suspended game from August 6th.

• CLOSING TIME: RH Carson Smith since June 21st has made 20 relief outings going 7-for-7 in save oppertunities with a 0.34 ERA in 26.2 innings, 13 hits, 1 earned run, 40 strikeouts and 10 walks. He has allowed just 1 extra-base hit during that span.

• THE RELIEVING MA-SCHEEN: RH Stephen Kohlscheen has allowed only 3 earned runs over his last 28.0 innings (0.96 ERA). During this 14-game stretch (since June 26), he is 5-0 while lowering his season ERA from 3.60 to 2.43.

• GRAND SALAMI TIME: Ramon Morla blasted Jackson’s 5th grand slam of the season in the 7th inning on August 14 vs. Montgomery. The Generals lead the Southern League in grand slams with 2 coming from Morla, 2 from Ji-Man Choi and 1 from Brad Miller.

• DOUBLEHEADER BLUES: The Generals lead the Southern League having played 18 doubleheaders this season and are 12-14 in 7-inning games.

• HIGH DESERT REUNION: The current Generals roster features 5 starters from A+ High Desert’s opening day starting lineup (SS Chris Taylor, 3B Ramon Morla, DH Dan Paolini, LF Jabari Blash, P Trevor Miller)

• TRIPLES ADDING UP: OF James Jones recorded his league-leading 10th triple on July 24th in Chattanooga. He is 1 triple away from tying the  franchise record. Jones is tied with Richard Lewis (10, ‘04) and Chris Walker (10, ‘06). Dwaine Bacon (11, ‘04) and Bo Porter (11. ‘98) are leaders. As a team the Generals have 39 triples which is 2nd-most in the Southern League.  

• WE GOTCHA!! Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 52.0% of base stealers (65 CS, 125 Att). The next closest is Pensacola which is throwing out 34.8% of base stealers.

Former Miami Hurricanes star Chantz Mack has made the huge jump to Double-A and has held his own. He was selected in the 29th round in June and is the first member of the 2013 draft class to reach Jackson. Mack picked up a hit in his first at-bat last Wednesday in Mobile and is 4-for-17 (.235 AVG) with an RBI in his first four Jackson games. He is the leadoff hitter again today and he is our guest on the General’s pregame show. Listen to the full interview below.

Chantz Make was the team captain his Senior year at Miami (hurricanesports.com)

The largest crowd in August since 2000, 5,713 attended last night.

Game #128: Jackson Generals (28-32, 57-70) vs. Chattanooga Lookouts  (23-38, 58-73)
Streak: Lost 7
Site: The Ballpark in Jackson – Jackson, Tenn
Time: 6:05 p.m. (CT)
Pitching Match-up: LHP Anthony Fernandez (9-7, 4.25) vs. LHP Chris Reed (4-1, 3.68)
Promotions: Season Ticket Holder Picnic, Kids Run the Bases (JEA)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN, Pregame Show (5:50) TuneIn Radio, GAMEDAY AUDIO
Online TV: MiLB.tv
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Archived Generals Interviews: Generals YouTube
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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TODAY’S GAME: the Generals continue their final homestand of the season tonight with game #3 of a 5-game series with the Chattanooga Lookouts (0-2)…this season Jackson is 8-9 against the Lookouts and 2-5 at The Ballpark in Jackson…the Generals have dropped 7 straight games which is a season low…Jackson will wrap up the season with a 5-game series at Huntsville starting next Thursday.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals out-hit the Lookouts 11-8, but it wasn’t enough as Jackson lost to Chattanooga 7-4 on Saturday night. SS Gabriel Noriega (2×5, R, 3B), DH Chris Taylor (2×5, R, RBI, SB), 3B Ramon Morla (2×5, RBI), CF Denny Almonte (2×5, 2 R, SB) and 2B Jack Marder (2×4, RBI) each recorded 2 of the team’s 11 hits. LF Jabari Blash reached base safely in all 5 of his player appearances, without recording an official at-bat (4 BB, HBP). Starter Jimmy Gillheeney (6.2,6,5,5,1,6,2HR) recorded his 7th loss with Jackson, allowing 5 runs on 6 hits over 6.2 innings. RH Tyle Burgoon (2.1,2,2,2,0,2,2HR) allowed 2 solo home runs in each the 8th and 9th innings.

NEWS & NOTES: 45 of 127 games have been 1-run games (18-27) which is the 6th in all of minors…64 of 127 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (23-40) and 17 have been extra-inning games (5-12)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 32-27.

• REACHING BASE SAFELY IS A BLASH-T: OF Jabari Blash has hit safely in each of his last 7 game, batting .450 (9×20) with 4 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 home run, 5 RBI and 13 walks. He also has reached base in 10 straight plate appearances (7 BB, HBP, HR, 1B) He has a hit in 15 of his first 21 Double-A games batting .319 (22×69) with 6 of his 21 hits being home runs. Blash belted a homer in his first Jackson at-bat on August 2 at Mobile…hit 2 home runs vs. Montgomery on August 15. He leads the Mariners farm system with 22 HR.

• TAYLOR’S HOT AUGUST CONTINUES: INF Chris Taylor is batting .344 (33×96) with 17 runs scored, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 7 RBI, 12 walks and 8 stolen bases in 25 games in August.

• LOSING STREAK BY THE NUMBERS: The Generals are currently on a 7-game losing streak, but have out-hit their opponents in each of the last 3 losses. The Generals have out-hit their opponents 58-57 during the losing streak. During the skid Jackson is 9-for-64 (.141) with runners in scoring position.

• ROSTER SHAKE UP: During the last week the Generals have lost top offensive players Ji-Man Choi (promoted to AAA) and Julio Morban (broken right fibula) while losing top starter LHP Roenis Elias (Appendectomy). Morban and Choi had combined for 140 hits, 30 doubles, 8 triples, 16 home runs and 83 RBIs. Elias had a 3.18 ERA in 22 starts and was 3rd in the SL with 121 strikeouts.

• MOBILE MEGA BOWL BY THE NUMBERS: The Generals played 7 games in 4 days August 19-22 which included 53 innings at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile in 77 hours. The first 3 days included 44 innings in 53 hours, 2 extra inning games, 3 1-run games and 14 hours and 37 minutes of game duration. There were 1,442 pitches during those 3 days. The August 20 games were not considered a doubleheader because G1 was the completion of a suspended game from August 6th.

• CLOSING TIME: RH Carson Smith since June 21st has made 19 relief outings going 7-for-7 in save oppertunities with a 0.35 ERA in 26 innings, 13 hits, 1 earned run, 39 strikeouts and 10 walks. He has allowed just 1 extra-base hit during that span.

• THE RELIEVING MA-SCHEEN: RH Stephen Kohlscheen has allowed only 3 earned runs over his last 28.0 innings (0.96 ERA). During this 14-game stretch (since June 26), he is 5-0 while lowering his season ERA from 3.60 to 2.43.

• GRAND SALAMI TIME: Ramon Morla blasted Jackson’s 5th grand slam of the season in the 7th inning on August 14 vs. Montgomery. The Generals lead the Southern League in grand slams with 2 coming from Morla, 2 from Ji-Man Choi and 1 from Brad Miller.

• DOUBLEHEADER BLUES: The Generals lead the Southern League having played 18 doubleheaders this season and are 12-14 in 7-inning games.

• HIGH DESERT REUNION: The current Generals roster features 5 starters from A+ High Desert’s opening day starting lineup (SS Chris Taylor, 3B Ramon Morla, DH Dan Paolini, LF Jabari Blash, P Trevor Miller)

• TRIPLES ADDING UP: OF James Jones recorded his league-leading 10th triple on July 24th in Chattanooga. He is 1 triple away from tying the  franchise record. Jones is tied with Richard Lewis (10, ‘04) and Chris Walker (10, ‘06). Dwaine Bacon (11, ‘04) and Bo Porter (11. ‘98) are leaders. As a team the Generals have 39 triples which is 2nd-most in the Southern League.

• WE GOTCHA!! Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 51.6% of base stealers (64 CS, 124 Att). The next closest is Pensacola which is throwing out 35.0% of base stealers.

Jabari Blash hit his Mariners farm system leading 22nd home run last night.

Game #127: Jackson Generals (28-32, 57-69) vs. Chattanooga Lookouts  (22-38, 57-73)
Streak: Lost 6
Site: The Ballpark in Jackson – Jackson, Tenn
Time: 6:05 p.m. (CT)
Pitching Match-up: LHP James Gillheeney (6-6, 3.87) vs. RHP Garrett Gould (2-4, 4.60)
Promotions: SEC Night (Ticket Giveaways), SEC Themed Fireworks (FOX 16)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN, Pregame Show (5:50) TuneIn Radio, GAMEDAY AUDIO
Online TV: MiLB.tv
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Archived Generals Interviews: Generals YouTube
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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TODAY’S GAME: the Generals continue their final homestand of the season tonight with game #2 of a 5-game series with the Chattanooga Lookouts (0-1)…this season Jackson is 8-8 against the Lookouts and 2-4 at The Ballpark in Jackson…the Generals have dropped 6 straight games which is a season low…Jackson will wrap up the season with a 5-game series at Huntsville starting next Thursday.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals held a 2-1 lead before allowing a run in the top of the 8th and another in the 10th as Jackson lost to Chattanooge 3-2 on Friday night. 3B Ramon Morla (3×5, 2 2B, RBI) led the team with 3 hits, while LF Jabari Blash (2×2, 2 R, HR, RBI, 3 BB) recorded the team’s only other multi-hit game. Starter Moises Hernandez (5.0,2,1,1,0,3,HR) made his 2nd start of the season, allowing 1 run on 2 hits in a 5.0 inning no decision. RH Stephen Kohlscheen (2.0,1,0,0,1,3), LH Nick Hill (0.2,2,1,1,1,0), RH Dominic Leone (1.1,1,0,0,0,2) and RH Stephen Shackleford (1.0,2,1,1,1,1) combined to allow 2 runs over 5.0 innings in relief. Shackleford recorded his 2nd loss after allowing a run in the top of the 10th inning.

NEWS & NOTES: 45 of 126 games have been 1-run games (18-27) which is the 6th in all of minors…64 of 126 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (23-40) and 17 have been extra-inning games (5-12)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 32-26.

• MOBILE MEGA BOWL BY THE NUMBERS: The Generals played 7 games in 4 days August 19-22 which included 53 innings at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile in 77 hours. The first 3 days included 44 innings in 53 hours, 2 extra inning games, 3 1-run games and 14 hours and 37 minutes of game duration. There were 1,442 pitches during those 3 days. The August 20 games were not considered a doubleheader because G1 was the completion of a suspended game from August 6th.

• OFF WITH A BLASH: OF Jabari Blash has hit safely in each of his last 7 games, batting .450 (9×20) with 4 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 home run, 5 RBI and 9 walks. He has a hit in 15 of his first 20 Double-A games batting .319 (22×69) with 6 of his 21 hits being home runs. Blash belted a homer in his first Jackson at-bat on August 2 at Mobile…hit 2 home runs vs. Montgomery on August 15. He leads the Mariners farm system with 22 HR.

• ROSTER SHAKE UP: During the last week the Generals have lost top offensive players Ji-Man Choi (promoted to AAA) and Julio Morban (broken right fibula) while losing top starter LHP Roenis Elias (Appendectomy). Morban and Choi had combined for 140 hits, 30 doubles, 8 triples, 16 home runs and 83 RBIs. Elias had a 3.18 ERA in 22 starts and was 3rd in the SL with 121 strikeouts.

• CLOSING TIME: RH Carson Smith since June 21st has made 19 relief outings going 7-for-7 in save oppertunities with a 0.35 ERA in 26 innings, 13 hits, 1 earned run, 39 strikeouts and 10 walks. He has allowed just 1 extra-base hit during that span.

• THE RELIEVING MA-SCHEEN: RH Stephen Kohlscheen has allowed only 3 earned runs over his last 28.0 innings (0.96 ERA). During this 14-game stretch (since June 26), he is 5-0 while lowering his season ERA from 3.60 to 2.43.

• GRAND SALAMI TIME: Ramon Morla blasted Jackson’s 5th grand slam of the season in the 7th inning on August 14 vs. Montgomery. The Generals lead the Southern League in grand slams with 2 coming from Morla, 2 from Ji-Man Choi and 1 from Brad Miller.

• TAYLOR HAVING A GREAT AUGUST: INF Chris Taylor is batting .341 (31×91) with 16 runs scored, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 6 RBI, 12 walks and 7 stolen bases in 24 games in August.

• DOUBLEHEADER BLUES: The Generals lead the Southern League having played 18 doubleheaders this season and are 12-14 in 7-inning games.

• HIGH DESERT REUNION: The current Generals roster features 5 starters from A+ High Desert’s opening day starting lineup (SS Chris Taylor, 3B Ramon Morla, DH Dan Paolini, LF Jabari Blash, P Trevor Miller)

• TRIPLES ADDING UP: OF James Jones recorded his league-leading 10th triple on July 24th in Chattanooga. He is 1 triple away from tying the  franchise record. Jones is tied with Richard Lewis (10, ‘04) and Chris Walker (10, ‘06). Dwaine Bacon (11, ‘04) and Bo Porter (11. ‘98) are leaders. As a team the Generals have 39 triples which is 2nd-most in the Southern League.

• WE GOTCHA!! Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 51.6% of base stealers (64 CS, 124 Att). The next closest is Pensacola which is throwing out 35.1% of base stealers.

• SEATTLE GENERALS:...there are currently (8) players on the Seattle Mariners roster that were a member of the 2012 Jackson Generals (RHP Carter Capps, RHP Brandon Maurer, INF Nick Franklin, INF Brad Miller C Jesus Sucre (15-day DL), C Mike Zunino (15-day DL) RHP Yoervis Medina and RHP Stephen Pryor (60-day DL). In total, (9) 2012 Generals have made their MLB debuts and (4) 2013 Generals. (C Brandon Bantz, RHP Hector Noesi, INF Brad Miller, RHP Erasmo Ramirez).

Generals began their final homestand of the season tonight against Chattanooga.

Game #126: Jackson Generals (28-31, 57-68) vs. Chattanooga Lookouts  (21-38, 56-73)
Streak: Lost 5
Site: The Ballpark in Jackson – Jackson, Tenn
Time: 7:05 p.m. (CT)
Pitching Match-up: RHP Moises Hernandez (1-2, 5.63) vs. RHP Ross Stripling (6-3, 2.78)
Promotions: Team Autograph Session and Photo Giveaway (Jackson Sun), Danny Hultzen Backpack Giveaway (Upon Entrance)
Radio: ONLINE ONLY, Pregame Show (6:50) TuneIn Radio, GAMEDAY AUDIO
Online TV: MiLB.tv
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Archived Generals Interviews: Generals YouTube
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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TODAY’S GAME: the Generals begin their final homestand of the season tonight with game #1 of a 5-game series with the Chattanooga Lookouts (0-0)…this season Jackson is 8-7 against the Lookouts and 2-3 at The Ballpark in Jackson…the Generals and BayBears played 7 games during the last 4 days (2-5), which included 53 innings. The two teams played 44 innings in 53 hours Monday-Wednesday…Jackson will wrap up the season with a 5-game series at Huntsville starting next Thursday.

GENERALS RECAP: The season-long 7 games in 4 days came to a close in Mobile as the BayBears (33-27) took their 5th straight game over the Jackson Generals (28-31) with a 7-2 win. The Generals had their chances, getting at least 1 runner on base through the first 7 innings, but left 10 runners on base and finished with a 1-for-15 mark with runners in scoring position. Mobile finished the season with a 9-6 record over Jackson.

NEWS & NOTES: 44 of 124 games have been 1-run games (18-26) which is the 6th in all of minors…63 of 124 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (23-39) and 16 have been extra-inning games (5-11)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 32-26.

• MOBILE MEGA BOWL BY THE NUMBERS: The Generals played 7 games in 4 days August 19-22 which included 53 innings at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile in 77 hours. The first 3 days included 44 innings in 53 hours, 2 extra inning games, 3 1-run games and 14 hours and 37 minutes of game duration. There were 1,442 pitches during those 3 days. The August 20 games were not considered a doubleheader because G1 was the completion of a suspended game from August 6th.

• ROSTER SHAKE UP: During the last week the Generals have lost top offensive players Ji-Man Choi (promoted to AAA) and Julio Morban (broken right fibula) while losing top starter LHP Roenis Elias (Appendectomy). Morban and Choi had combined for 140 hits, 30 doubles, 8 triples, 16 home runs and 83 RBIs. Elias had a 3.18 ERA in 22 starts and was 3rd in the SL with 121 strikeouts.

• CLOSING TIME: RH Carson Smith since June 21st has made 19 relief outings going 7-for-7 in save oppertunities with a 0.35 ERA in 26 innings, 13 hits, 1 earned run, 39 strikeouts and 10 walks. He has allowed just 1 extra-base hit during that span.

• THE RELIEVING MA-SCHEEN: RH Stephen Kohlscheen has allowed only 3 earned runs over his last 26.0 innings (1.04 ERA). During this 14-game stretch (since June 26), he is 5-0 while lowering his season ERA from 3.60 to 2.78.

• OFF WITH A BLASH: OF Jabari Blash currently has a 6-game hitting streak and has a hit in 14 of his first 19 Double-A games batting .299 (20×67) with 5 of his 19 hits being home runs. Blash belted a homer in his first Jackson at-bat on August 2 at Mobile…hit 2 home runs vs. Montgomery on August 15. He leads the Mariners farm system with 21 long balls this season.

• GRAND SALAMI TIME: Ramon Morla blasted Jackson’s 5th grand slam of the season in the 7th inning on August 14 vs. Montgomery. The Generals lead the Southern League in grand slams with 2 coming from Morla, 2 from Ji-Man Choi and 1 from Brad Miller.

• TAYLOR HAVING A GREAT AUGUST: INF Chris Taylor is batting .345 (30×87) with 16 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 6 RBI, 10 walks and 7 stolen bases in 22 games in August.

• DOUBLEHEADER BLUES: The Generals lead the Southern League having played 18 doubleheaders this season and are 12-14 in 7-inning games.

• HIGH DESERT REUNION: The current Generals roster features 5 starters from A+ High Desert’s opening day starting lineup (SS Chris Taylor, 3B Ramon Morla, DH Dan Paolini, LF Jabari Blash, P Trevor Miller)

• TRIPLES ADDING UP: OF James Jones recorded his league-leading 10th triple on July 24th in Chattanooga. He is 1 triple away from tying the  franchise record. Jones is tied with Richard Lewis (10, ‘04) and Chris Walker (10, ‘06). Dwaine Bacon (11, ‘04) and Bo Porter (11. ‘98) are leaders. As a team the Generals have 39 triples which is 2nd-most in the Southern League.

• WE GOTCHA!! Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 51.6% of base stealers (63 CS, 122 Att). The next closest is Pensacola which is throwing out 34.7% of base stealers.

• SEATTLE GENERALS:…there are currently (8) players on the Seattle Mariners roster that were a member of the 2012 Jackson Generals (RHP Carter Capps, RHP Brandon Maurer, INF Nick Franklin, INF Brad Miller C Jesus Sucre (15-day DL), C Mike Zunino (15-day DL) RHP Yoervis Medina and RHP Stephen Pryor (60-day DL). In total, (9) 2012 Generals have made their MLB debuts and (4) 2013 Generals. (C Brandon Bantz, RHP Hector Noesi, INF Brad Miller, RHP Erasmo Ramirez).

Chris Taylor fields a throw at 2B during Wednesday’s doubleheader. (Mike Brantley)

Game #125: Jackson Generals (28-30, 57-67) at Mobile BayBears  (32-27, 71-57)
Streak: Lost 4
Site: Hank Aaron Stadium – Mobile, Ala
Time: 7:05 p.m. (CT)
Pitching Match-up: LHP Anthony Vasquez (1-3, 3.86) vs. RHP Bo Schultz (5-3, 2.79)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN Radio, Pregame Show (5:50) TuneIn Radio, GAMEDAY AUDIO
Online TV: MiLB.tv
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Archived Generals Interviews: Generals YouTube
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

Generals Roster | 2013 Regular Season Statistics | SL Standings | SL Leaders | Generals Promotions |  MLB Game Notes | Mariners Roster | MLB Standings

TODAY’S GAME: the Generals wrap up a 7-game series in 4 days tonight at Mobile (2-4) with the first 9-inning game of the set…this season Jackson is 6-8 against the BayBears and 3-6 at Hank Aaron Stadium…the Generals and BayBears played 6 games during the last 3 days and played 44 innings in 53 hours…Jackson begins the final homestand of the season starting Friday, a 5-game series vs. Chattanooga.

GENERALS RECAP: Jackson dropped their 2nd straight doubleheader to the Mobile BayBears (32-27) with 1-0 and 2-1 losses on Wednesday at Hank Aaron Stadium. Both games featured sharp pitching and little offense. The BayBears take the series with the win having won four of six in the seven-game set. The story of game 1 was pitching. Trevor Miller (ND, 2-1, 4.04) tossed what could be considered his best start of the year going 7.2 shutout innings, allowing only 4 hits. Miller did give up 4 free passes in the game, but struck out 5 in the no decision. The right-hander threw a season-high 110 pitches but never got any run support thanks to Mobile starter David Holmberg. In game 2 2B Jack Marder (1-2, HR, RBI, R) was the lone offensive spark with his solo shot in the 2nd. It was his 4th long ball of the season. RF Chantz Mack (1-3, SB, K) made his debut with a hit in his first at-bat. DH Jabari Blash (1-1, 2 BB) stayed hot by reaching base in all three at-bats in the game. Left-hander Cam Hobson (L, 0-1, 3.00) in his AA debut threw 109 pitches through 6 innings. He gave up 2 runs through the first 3 innings, but shut the door after that. Hobson scattered 7 hits, walked 4 and struck out 4.

NEWS & NOTES: 44 of 124 games have been 1-run games (18-26) which is the 6th in all of minors…63 of 124 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (23-39) and 16 have been extra-inning games (5-11)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 32-26.

• MOBILE MEGA BOWL BY THE NUMBERS: The Generals played 6 games in 3 days August 20-22 at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile. The 3 days included 44 innings in 53 hours, 2 extra inning games, 3 1-run games and 14 hours and 37 minutes of game duration. August 20th games were not considered a doubleheader because G1 was the completion of a suspended game from August 6th.

• ROSTER SHAKE UP: During the last week the Generals have lost top offensive players Ji-Man Choi (promoted to AAA) and Julio Morban (broken right fibula) while losing top starter LHP Roenis Elias (Appendectomy). Morban and Choi had combined for 140 hits, 30 doubles, 8 triples, 16 home runs and 83 RBIs. Elias had a 3.18 ERA in 22 starts and was 3rd in the SL with 121 strikeouts.

• CLOSING TIME: After allowing 5 runs over his first 6 appearances of the season, RH Carson Smith has allowed only 5 earned runs over his last 33 relief appearances. During this stretch he is 0-1 with 9 saves and a 1.12 ERA (5 ER, 40.2 IP). Since April 22, Smith has lowered his ERA from 8.44 to 1.96. Smith has struck out at least 1 batter in 35 of 40 games (64 strikeouts).

• THE RELIEVING MA-SCHEEN: RH Stephen Kohlscheen has allowed only 3 earned runs over his last 26.0 innings (1.04 ERA). During this 14-game stretch (since June 26), he is 5-0 while lowering his season ERA from 3.60 to 2.78.

• ON THE ROAD AGAIN: The Generals are making their 2nd trip to Mobile in 2 weeks and playing 7 games in 4 days including the resuming of a suspended game and 3 doubleheaders in 3 days. 6 of Jackson’s final 11 games will come on the road.

• OFF WITH A BLASH: OF Jabari Blash currently has a 5-game hitting streak and has a hit in 13 of his first 18 Double-A games batting .306 (19×62) with 5 of his 19 hits being home runs. Blash belted a homer in his first Jackson at-bat on August 2 at Mobile…hit 2 home runs vs. Montgomery on August 15. He leads the Mariners farm system with 21 long balls this season.

• GRAND SALAMI TIME: Ramon Morla blasted Jackson’s 5th grand slam of the season in the 7th inning on August 14 vs. Montgomery. The Generals lead the Southern League in grand slams with 2 coming from Morla, 2 from Ji-Man Choi and 1 from Brad Miller.

• TAYLOR HAVING A GREAT AUGUST: INF Chris Taylor is batting .325 (27×83) with 15 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 6 RBI, 10 walks and 5 stolen bases in 22 games in August.

• DOUBLEHEADER BLUES: The Generals lead the Southern League having played 18 doubleheaders this season and are 12-14 in 7-inning games.

• HIGH DESERT REUNION: The current Generals roster features 5 starters from A+ High Desert’s opening day starting lineup (SS Chris Taylor, 3B Ramon Morla, DH Dan Paolini, LF Jabari Blash, P Trevor Miller)

• TRIPLES ADDING UP: OF James Jones recorded his league-leading 10th triple on July 24th in Chattanooga. He is 1 triple away from tying the  franchise record. Jones is tied with Richard Lewis (10, ‘04) and Chris Walker (10, ‘06). Dwaine Bacon (11, ‘04) and Bo Porter (11. ‘98) are leaders. As a team the Generals have 39 triples which is 2nd-most in the Southern League.