Game #99: Jackson Generals 12-17 (43-55) vs. Huntsville Stars 15-15 (61-49)
Time/Place: 7:05 pm CT | The Ballpark at Jackson | Jackson, Tennessee
Pitching Match-Up: RHP Matt Anderson (3-4, 5.16) vs. RHP Drew Gagnon (6-4, 3.21)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN | Listen Live Online | TuneIn Radio App | IPAD or IPHONE
TV: MiLB.TV
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
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GAME NOTES

TODAY’S GAME:
• The Generals begin a five-game series at The Ballpark in Jackson tonight against the Huntsville Stars…Jackson is 7-8 against Huntsivlle this season and 3-2 in Jackson…,will play the Stars 10 more times during the final 41 games of the regular season.
• The game can be heard on 96.5 ESPN, online at jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or TuneIn Radio.

GENERALS RECAP:
• The Generals received the first home runs of the year from Leon Landry (2×5, 2 R, 2B, HR RBI) and Ketel Marte (2×4, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI, BB), but it was not enough as Montgomery walked-off for the second consecutive night with a 9-8 win on Sunday at Riverwalk Stadium.
• Jackson went ahead 8-7 with a 2-run homer from Marte in the eighth, but Montgomery plated 2 runs in the ninth against reliever Trevor Miller to walk-off with the win.
• Brock Hebert (2×4, 2 R), Pat Kivlehan (2×4, 2 RBI) and Landry had 2-hit nights for Jackson in the loss, while D.J. Peterson (1×4, 2 R, BB) and Julio Morban (1×5, RBI) factored in offensively.
• Miller (4-8, 4.93) suffered the loss for Jackson as Cory Burns (1-1, 3.72) picked up the win for the Biscuits. Jackson starter Tyler Pike allowed 6 runs in 3.2 innings, but did not factor into the

MULTI-HIT MARTE STAYING AT THE TOP OF THE LEAGUE:
• INF Ketel Marte recorded his 30th multi-hit game on Saturday and he currently ranks T-8th in the league in batting (.298), 1st in hits (112), 5th in triples (6), 5th in stolen bases (21).
• Marte has posted 5 hitting streaks this season of 7 or more,
LANDRY AND MARTE HIT FIRST HOMERS ON SUNDAY:
• OF Leon Landry ended a 466 at-bat homerless streak on Sunday with a solo shot in the 5th inning at Montgomery. Landry hit 6 homers in 2013 and the last came in Jackson vs. BIR on 7/3/13. His last homer on the road was on 5/25/13 at Montgomery.
• SS Ketel Marte ended a 430 at-bat homerless streak with a 2-run shot in the 8th inning on Sunday at Montgomery. Marte’s last homer was on 8/21/13 vs. Rancho Cucamonga. It was just Marte’s 4th home run of his career.

WHAT A JULY FOR THE PIZZA MAN:
• OF Dario Pizzano is batting .349 (15×43) this month with 10 runs, 3 doubles, 4 triples, 2 home runs, 13 RBI, 11 walks and posted a .482 on-base percentage. His July OPS is 1.226.

SANCHEZ CONTINUES TO PITCH WELL IN JULY:
• Reigning Southern League Pitcher of the Week Victor Sanchez is currently 2-0, with a 1.44 ERA in 4 July starts, allowing 4 earned runs in 25.0 IP. He has 19 strikeouts and 4 walks, while holding opponents to a .155 average. Overall this season Sanchez is 5-4, with a 3.62 in 15 starts.

ODDS AND ENDS:
• July by the numbers – After batting .294 as a team in June, the Generals are currently batting a league-best .281 in July. The 17 July home runs ranks 2nd in the league and 9 wins is T-4th.
• Extra Extra Bases – The Generals currently ranks 2nd in the league doubles (179) and 2nd in the league in triples (35). They also rank 2nd in the league with 94 stolen bases.
• Racking up At-Bats – SS Ketel Marte currently leads the SL in at-bats with 376, 7 more than Huntsville’s Nick Ramirez.

GENERALS STREAKS:
• Solid Relief – LH Cam Hobson has made 9 relief outings and has a 2.48 ERA (8ER/29.0IP) with 19 strikeouts and 9 walks
• OF Leon Landry has hit safely in 19 of his last 20 games, batting .308 (28×91) with 14 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run 6 RBI and 7 stolen bases. Since June 7, Landry has hit safely in 31 of his last 34 games with 16 multi-hit efforts, batting .340 (48×141) with 22 runs scored, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 1 home run, 8RBI, 3 walks and 14 stolen bases. During this 30 game stretch he has raised his season average from .236 to .284.
• 3B D.J. Peterson has hit safely in 18 of 20 games with Jackson, batting .317 (26×82) with 12 runs scored, 4 doubles, 4 home runs, 8 RBI and 7 walks. Peterson cufrently leads all the Mariners Minors with 23 home runs this season.

Game #98: Jackson Generals 12-16 (43-54) at Montgomery Biscuits 15-14 (50-49)
Time/Place: 5:35 pm CT | Riverwalk Stadium | Montgomery, Alabama
Pitching Match-Up: LHP Tyler Pike (2-1, 3.20) vs. RHP Victor Mateo (10-6, 3.41)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN | Listen Live Online | TuneIn Radio App | IPAD or IPHONE
TV: MiLB.TV
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Generals Videos: Watch Generals Highlights and Features
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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GAME NOTES

TODAY’S GAME:
• The Generals and Biscuits play the rubber match of the series today in the finale of a 5-game series at Montgomery (2-2) at Riverwalk Stadium…Jackson is coming off back-to-back series victories at HVL (3-2) and vs. BIR (3-1)…have won 8 of 12 overall…will play 11 games with Montgomery over the course of the final 42 games, 6 coming at Riverwalk Stadium.
• The game can be heard on 96.5 ESPN, online at jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or TuneIn Radio.

GENERALS RECAP:
• The Biscuits spoiled the Generals bid to lock up their third straight series victory with a 6-5 walk-off win Saturday at Riverwalk Stadium. • The loss evened the series at two wins each. Jackson scored four two-out runs in the seventh to take their first lead 5-3, but it was all spoiled by more dramatics in the ninth by the Biscuits.
• The walk-off loss also spoiled a chance for starter Victor Sanchez to win his third straight on the mound and be Jackson’s first six-game winner.
• Leon Landry (1×5, 2 R, SB) led the inning off with a double. With D.J. Peterson (2×5, R, 3 RBI), Brock Hebert (2×3, R, BB), Ketel Marte (2×5, R). and Pat Kivlehan (1×5, 2 RBI). had hits in the loss.
• Richard Vargas (1-2, 5.04) allowed all three runs in the ninth and suffered his first runs and loss of the second half

MULTI-HIT MARTE STAYING AT THE TOP OF THE LEAGUE:
• INF Ketel Marte recorded his 29th multi-hit game on Saturday and he currently ranks 9th in the league in batting (.296), 2nd in hits (110), 5th in triples (6), 6th in stolen bases (19).
• Marte has posted 5 hitting streaks this season of 7 or more,

KIVLEHAN IS LOVING LIFE ON THE ROAD:
• INF Patrick Kivlehan was 1-for-5 with 2 RBI on Saturday. He currently has a 2014 Southern League best 28-game road on-base streak going back to May 22nd.
• During the streak he is batting .346 (37×107) with 17 runs, 8 doubles, 3 triples, 4 home runs, 26 RBI and 10 walks. He on-base percentage is .405.

WHAT A JULY FOR THE PIZZA MAN:
• OF Dario Pizzano is batting .375 (15×40) this month with 10 runs, 3 doubles, 4 triples, 2 home runs, 13 RBI, 11 walks and posted a .500 on-base percentage. His July OPS is 1.300.

SANCHEZ CONTINUES TO PITCH WELL IN JULY:
• Reigning Southern League Pitcher of the Week Victor Sanchez is currently 2-0, with a 1.44 ERA in 4 July starts, allowing 4 earned runs in 25.0 IP. He has 19 strikeouts and 4 walks, while holding opponents to a .155 average. Overall this season Sanchez is 5-4, with a 3.62 in 15 starts.

ODDS AND ENDS:
• July by the numbers – After batting .294 as a team in June, the Generals are currently batting .282 in July, which ranks 1st in the league. The 15 July home runs ranks T-2nd in the league and 9 wins is T-4th.
• Extra Extra Bases – The Generals currently ranks 2nd in the league doubles (128) and 2nd in the league in triples (35). They also rank 3rd in the league with 90 stolen bases.
GENERALS STREAKS:
• Solid Relief – LH Cam Hobson has made 9 relief outings and has a 2.48 ERA (8ER/29.0IP) with 19 strikeouts and 9 walks
• OF Dario Pizzano has hit safely in 9 of his last 10 games, batting .424 (14×33) with 9 runs
scored, 2 doules, 3 triples, 2 home runs, 13 RBI and 6 walks.
• OF Leon Landry has hit safely in 18 of his last 19 games, batting .302 (26×86) with 12 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 5 RBI and 7 stolen bases. Since June 7, Landry has hit safely in 30 of his last 33 games with 15 multi-hit efforts, batting .338 (46×136) with 20 runs scored, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 7 RBI, 3 walks and 13 stolen bases. During this 30 game stretch he has raised his season average from .236 to .282.
• 3B D.J. Peterson has hit safely in 17 of 19 games with Jackson, batting .321 (25×78) with 10 runs scored, 4 doubles, 4 home runs, 8 RBI and 6 walks. Peterson cufrently leads all the Mariners Minors with 23 home runs this season.

Game #97: Jackson Generals 12-15 (43-53) at Montgomery Biscuits 14-14 (49-49)
Time/Place: 6:35 pm CT | Riverwalk Stadium | Montgomery, Alabama
Pitching Match-Up: RHP Victor Sanchez (5-4, 3.79) vs. LHP Grayson Garvin (0-4, 4.21)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN | Listen Live Online | TuneIn Radio App | IPAD or IPHONE
TV: MiLB.TV
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Generals Videos: Watch Generals Highlights and Features
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
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GAME NOTES

TODAY’S GAME:
• The Generals, having won 2 straight look to win their 3rd straight series today in game 3 of a 5-game series at Montgomery (2-1) tonight at Riverwalk Stadium…Jackson is coming off back-to-back series victories at HVL (3-2) and vs. BIR (3-1)…have won 8 of 11 overall…will play 12 games with Montgomery over the course of the final 43 games, 7 coming at Riverwalk Stadium.
• The game can be heard on 96.5 ESPN, online at jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or TuneIn Radio.

GENERALS RECAP:
• The Generals scored 6 runs in the first 5 innings Friday, while starter Stephen Landazuri (7.0) and Cam Hobson (2.0) combined shutout the Biscuits, 6-0.
• Landazuri (4-2) worked 7.0 innings for the first time since 4/27/12 while with A- Clinton in a game at Great Lakes. It also was his first win since April 22 vs. Chattanooga.
• Patrick Kivlehan fiinished a triple away from the cycle going 3-for-4 with a single, double and home run. It was his 5th 3-hit performance for the Generals. Kivlehan had 3 of Jackson’s 8 hits.
• Julio Morban (1×5), Leon Landry (1×5), Ketel Marte (1×5, 3B) and Kevin Rivers (2×4, 2B, 2 RBI) had RBI’s in Jackson’s win.
• The shutout was the 7th posted this season by Jackson pitching.

KIVLEHAN IS LOVING LIFE ON THE ROAD:
• INF Patrick Kivlehan had 3 hits, inlcuding a home run on Friday. He currently has a 2014 Southern League best 27-game road on-base streak reaching back to May 22.
• During the streak he is batting .353 (36×102) with 17 runs, 8 doubles, 3 triples, 4 home runs, 24 RBI and 10 walks. He on-base percentage is .414.

WHAT A JULY FOR THE PIZZA MAN:
• OF Dario Pizzano is batting .375 (15×40) this month with 10 runs, 3 doubles, 4 triples, 2 home runs, 13 RBI, 11 walks and posted a .500 on-base percentage. His July OPS is 1.300.

ODDS AND ENDS:
• July by the numbers – After batting .294 as a team in June, the Generals are currently batting .289 in July, which ranks 1st in the league. The 15 July home runs ranks T-2nd in the league and 9 wins is T-3rd.
• Individually, Dario Pizzano (.375), Dan Paolini (.354), D.J. Peterson (.333) and Jack Marder (.303) are hitting over .300 this month.
STREAKS:
• Solid Relief – LH Cam Hobson has made 9 relief outings and has a 2.48 ERA (8ER/29.0IP) with 19 strikeouts and 9 walks
• INF Dan Paolini has hit safely 12 of 13 games appeared in July, batting .354 (17×48) with 8 runs scored, 4 doubles, 3 home
runs, 9 RBI and 2 walks.
• OF Dario Pizzano has hit safely in 9 of his last 10 games, batting .424 (14×33) with 9 runs
scored, 2 doules, 3 triples, 2 home runs, 13 RBI and 6 walks.
• OF Leon Landry has hit safely in 17 of his last 18 games, batting .309 (25×81) with 10 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 5 RBI and 7 stolen bases. Since June 7, Landry has hit safely in 29 of his last 32 games with 15 multi-hit efforts, batting .344 (45×131) with 20 runs scored, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 7 RBI, 3 walks and 13 stolen bases. During this 30 game stretch he has raised his season average from .236 to .285.
• 3B D.J. Peterson has hit safely in 16 of 18 games with Jackson, batting .311 (23×73) with 9 runs scored, 4 doubles, 4 home runs, 8 RBI and 6 walks.

SANCHEZ SOUTHERN LEAGUE PITCHER OF THE WEEK:
• Monday RHP Victor Sanchez was named Southern League Pitcher of the Week, July 7-13. Sanchez recorded the win in his only start during the week on July 12 vs. Birmingham. He allowed only 1 run on 3 hits, while walking 1 and striking out a season-high 9 batters in 8.0 innings.
• Over his last 3 starts, RH Victor Sanchez is 2-0 with a 1.42
ERA (3 ER, 19.0 IP). During this stretch he has limited opponents to a .156 (10×64), while walking 5 and striking out 15.

VIVA LA VARGAS IN THE SECOND HALF OUT OF PEN:
• RH Richard Vargas has appeared in 9 games since the All-Star break going 1-0, and is 3-for-3 in save opportunities, not allowing a run in 10.0 IP. Vargas has walked 5 and struck out 12, while giving up just 2 hits holding opponents to a .057 AVG (2×35). This is after going 0-1, with a 6.12 ERA in the first half going 2-for-4 in save opportunities walking 24 and striking out 30 in 32.1 IP.

Game #96: Jackson Generals 11-15 (42-53) at Montgomery Biscuits 14-13 (49-48)
Time/Place: 7:05 pm CT | Riverwalk Stadium | Montgomery, Alabama
Pitching Match-Up: RHP Stephen Landazuri (3-2, 3.88) vs. RHP Albert Suarez (1-0, 1.50)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN | Listen Live Online | TuneIn Radio App | IPAD or IPHONE
TV: MiLB.TV
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
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Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
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GAME NOTES

TODAY’S GAME:
• The Generals play game 3 of a 5-game series in Montgomery (1-1) tonight at Riverwalk Stadium…Jackson is coming off back-to-back series victories at HVL (3-2) and vs. BIR (3-1)…have won 7 of 10 overall…will play 13 games with Montgomery over the course of the final 44 games, 8 coming at Riverwalk Stadium.
• The game can be heard on 96.5 ESPN, online at jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or TuneIn Radio.

GENERALS RECAP:
• Facing a 3-2 deficit entering the 6th inning, the Generals posted six runs in the frame behind six hits and a walk, highlighted by a
Patrick Kivlehan RBI triple, Julio Morban RBI single and a Dario Pizzano three-run home run.
• Every player in the lineup recorded a hit including six multi-hit games. D.J. Peterson recorded three singles, while Kivlehan had a double and a triple.
• Tyler Olson recorded the win while Matt Brazis (1.0), Moises Hernandez (1.0) and Richard Vargas (2.0) shut down Montgomery over the last 4.0 innings.

PIZZA MAN STARTING TO DELIVER IN DOUBLE-A:
• OF Dario Pizzano reached base 4 times Thursday and is currently has an 9-game hitting streak and is batting ,526 (10×19) with 6 runs, 3 triples, 2 home runs and 8 RBI over his last 6 games. His average has jumped from .163 to .215 during hit streak.

ODDS AND ENDS:
• July by the numbers – After batting .294 as a team in June, the Generals are currently batting .289 in July, which ranks 1st in the league. The 14 July home runs ranks 3rd in the league and 8 wins is T-3rd.
• Montgomery leads the league with 22 home runs during the month of July. They are batting just .235 as a team this month, but are 8-7 as a team.
HITTING STREAKS:
• INF Dan Paolini has hit safely 12 of 13 games appeared in July, batting .354 (17×48) with 8 runs scored, 4 doubles, 3 home
runs, 9 RBI and 2 walks.
• OF Dario Pizzano has hit safely in each of his last 9 games, batting .452 (14×31) with 8 runs
scored, 2 doules, 3 triples, 2 home runs, 13 RBI and 6 walks.
• OF Leon Landry has hit safely in 16 of his last 17 games, batting .316 (24×76) with 9 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 4 RBI and 7 stolen bases. Since June 7, Landry has hit safely in 28 of his last 31 games with 15 multi-hit efforts, batting .349 (44×126) with 19 runs scored, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 7 RBI, 3 walks and 13 stolen bases. During this 30 game stretch he has raised his season average from .236 to .285.
• 3B D.J. Peterson has hit safely in 16 of 17 games with Jackson, batting .324 (23×71) with 9 runs scored, 4 doubles, 4 home runs, 8 RBI and 4 walks.

SANCHEZ NAMED SOUTHERN LEAGUE PITCHER OF THE WEEK:
• Monday RHP Victor Sanchez was named Southern League Pitcher of the Week, July 7-13. Sanchez recorded the win in his only start during the week on July 12 vs. Birmingham. He allowed only 1 run on 3 hits, while walking 1 and striking out a season-high 9 batters in 8.0 innings.
• Over his last 3 starts, RH Victor Sanchez is 2-0 with a 1.42
ERA (3 ER, 19.0 IP). During this stretch he has limited opponents to a .156 (10×64), while walking 5 and striking out 15.

PETERSON DOUBLES IN THE FUTURES GAME SUNDAY:
• D.J. Peterson was selected to play in the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game on Sunday at Target Field. Peterson started at first base for the U.S. Team and was 1-for-2 with a double. Peterson’s former High Desert teammate Gabby Guerrero, the starting DH for the World Team, was 0-for-2 with a strikeout.

VIVA LA VARGAS IN THE SECOND HALF OUT OF PEN:
• RH Richard Vargas has appeared in 9 games since the All-Star break going 1-0, and is 3-for-3 in save opportunities, not allowing a run in 10.0 IP. Vargas has walked 5 and struck out 12, while giving up just 2 hits holding opponents to a .057 AVG (2×35). This is after going 0-1, with a 6.12 ERA in the first half going 2-for-4 in save opportunities walking 24 and striking out 30 in 32.1 IP.

Game #95: Jackson Generals 10-15 (41-53) at Montgomery Biscuits 14-12 (49-47)
Time/Place: 7:05 pm CT | Riverwalk Stadium | Montgomery, Alabama
Pitching Match-Up: LHP Tyler Olson (3-5, 4.56) vs. RHP Dylan Floro (8-7, 2.97)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN | Listen Live Online | TuneIn Radio App | IPAD or IPHONE
TV: MiLB.TV
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Generals Videos: Watch Generals Highlights and Features
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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GAME NOTES

TODAY’S GAME:
• The Generals play game 2 of a 5-game series in Montgomery tonight at Riverwalk Stadium…Jackson is coming off back-to-back series victories at HVL (3-2) and vs. BIR (3-1)…have won 6 of 9 overall…will play 14 games with Montgomery over the course of the final 45 games, 9 coming at Riverwalk Stadium.
• The game can be heard on 96.5 ESPN, online at jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or TuneIn Radio.

GENERALS RECAP:
• The Generals dropped the opener of the series at Montgomery on Wednesday night, 7-0, being shutout for the 8th time this season.
• LF Dario Pizzano (2×4) and D.J. Peterson combined for 4 of Jackson’s 8 hits on the night.
• Montgomery posted 5 runs in the first inning and 2 runs in the fourth against starter Matt Anderson (L, 3.2,9,7,7,1,3) who suffered the loss. Relievers LH Kyle Hunter (1.1,2,0,0,0,1), RH Trevor Miller (2.0,1,0,0,0,5) and RH David Colvin (1.0,0,0,0,0,2) held Montgomery scoreless for 4.1 innings behind Anderson.

PIZZA MAN STARTING TO DELIVER IN DOUBLE-A:
• OF Dario Pizzano currently has an eight-game hitting streak and is batting ,500 (8×16) with 5 runs, 3 triples, a home run and 5 RBI over his last 5 games. His average has jumped from .163 to .205 during hit streak.

ODDS AND ENDS:
• July by the numbers – After batting .294 as a team in June, the Generals are currently batting .280 in July, which ranks 1st in the league. The 12 July home runs ranks 3rd in the league and 7 wins is T-3rd.
• Montgomery leads the league with 20 home runs during the month of July. They are batting just .229 as a team this month, but are 8-6 and have a team-ERA of 2.93 which is second in the league.
HITTING STREAKS:
• INF Dan Paolini has hit safely 11 of 12 games appeared in July, batting .372 (16×43) with 7 runs scored, 4 doubles, 3 home runs, 9 RBI and 2 walks.
• OF Dario Pizzano has hit safely in each of his last 8 games, batting .429 (12×28) with 7 runs scored, 2 doules, 3 triples, 1 home run, 10 RBI and 4 walks.
• OF Leon Landry has hit safely in 16 of his last 17 games, batting .316 (24×76) with 9 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 4 RBI and 7 stolen bases. Since June 7, Landry has hit safely in 28 of his last 31 games with 15 multi-hit efforts, batting .349 (44×126) with 19 runs scored, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 7 RBI, 3 walks and 13 stolen bases. During this 30 game stretch he has raised his season average from .236 to .285.
• 3B D.J. Peterson has hit safely in 15 of 16 games with Jackson, batting .303 (20×66) with 8 runs scored, 4 doubles, 3 home runs, 7 RBI and 4 walks.

SANCHEZ NAMED SOUTHERN LEAGUE PITCHER OF THE WEEK:
• Monday RHP Victor Sanchez was named Southern League Pitcher of the Week, July 7-13. Sanchez recorded the win in his only start during the week on July 12 vs. Birmingham. He allowed only 1 run on 3 hits, while walking 1 and striking out a season-high 9 batters in 8.0 innings.

PETERSON DOUBLES IN THE FUTURES GAME SUNDAY:
• D.J. Peterson was selected to play in the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game on Sunday at Target Field. Peterson started at first base for the U.S. Team and was 1-for-2 with a double. Peterson’s former High Desert teammate Gabby Guerrero, the starting DH for the World Team, was 0-for-2 with a strikeout.

BRAZIS IMPRESSES IN FIRST TWO RELIEF OUTINGS:
• In 2 relief outings since coming up from A+ High Desert, RH Matt Brazis has faced 1 over the minimum in 7.1 innings. He gave up a solo home run to Greg Hopkins in his first outing which was the only hit or run allowed. He has walked 1 and struck out 6 so far.

VIVA LA VARGAS IN THE SECOND HALF OUT OF PEN:
• RH Richard Vargas has appeared in 8 games since the All-Star break going 1-0, and is 3-for-3 in save opportunities, not allowing a run in 9.0 IP. Vargas has walked 4 and struck out 10, while giving up just 2 hits holding opponents to a .063 AVG (2×32). This is after going 0-1, with a 6.12 ERA in the first half going 2-for-4 in save opportunities walking 24 and striking out 30 in 32.1 IP.

Game #94: Jackson Generals 10-14 (41-52) at Montgomery Biscuits 13-12 (48-47)
Time/Place: 7:05 pm CT | Riverwalk Stadium | Montgomery, Alabama
Pitching Match-Up: RHP Matt Anderson (3-3, 4.37) vs.RHP Mike Colla (4-9, 5.32)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN | Listen Live Online | TuneIn Radio App | IPAD or IPHONE
TV: MiLB.TV
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Generals Videos: Watch Generals Highlights and Features
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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GAME NOTES

TODAY’S GAME:
• The Generals open a 5-game series in Montgomery tonight at Riverwalk Stadium…Jackson is coming off back-to-back series victories at HVL (3-2) and vs. BIR (3-1)…have won 6 of 8 overall…will play 15 games with Montgomery over the course of the final 46 games, 10 coming at Riverwalk Stadium.
• The game can be heard on 96.5 ESPN, online at jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or TuneIn Radio.

GENERALS RECAP:
• Monday night’s game between the Generals and the Barons was postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a
double-header on Wednesday, August 13 when the Barons return to Jackson.

BRING ON THE BISCUITS:
• 15 of Jackson’s final 46 games of the season will be played against the Montgomery Biscuits and 10 of the final 25 road games at Riverwalk Stadium.
• As a team, the Biscuits are hitting just .218 during 13 July games, but they lead the Southern League with 18 home runs. They hit just 20 during the entire month of June.

SANCHEZ NAMED SOUTHERN LEAGUE PITCHER OF THE WEEK:
• Monday RHP Victor Sanchez was named Southern League Pitcher of the Week, July 7-13. Sanchez recorded the win in his only start during the week on July 12 vs. Birmingham. He allowed only 1 run on 3 hits, while walking 1 and striking out a season-high 9 batters in 8.0 innings.

BATS SCORCHING AND WON SIX OF LAST EIGHT GAMES:
• The Generals have posted double-digit hit totals in 7 of last 8 games (12 last night) and batted .314 (87×277) over their last 8 games, winning 6 of those, scoring 50 R on 87 H with 15 2B, 6 3B and 11 HR.
• Jackson ranks 2nd in the league doubles (170), 2nd in triples (33), 4th in slugging (.390) and 3rd in batting (.263) on the season.

ODDS AND ENDS:
• Hot Hitting July – After batting .294 as a team in June, the Generals are currently batting .283 in July, which ranks 1st in the league. The 12 July home runs ranks 3rd in the league and 7 wins is T-3rd
HITTING STREAKS:
• INF Patrick Kivlehan currently has a 7-game hit streak, batting .385 (10×26) with 8 runs scored, 1 double, 1 triple, 1 home run, 5 RBI and 2 walks.
• INF Dan Paolini has hit safely 10 of 11 games appeared in July, batting .385 (15×39) with 7 runs scored, 4 doubles, 3 home runs, 9 RBI and 2 walks.
• OF Dario Pizzano has hit safely in each of his last 7 games, batting .417 (10×24) with 7 runs scored, 2 doules, 3 triples, 1 home run, 10 RBI and 4 walks.
• INF Ketel Marte currently has a 5-game hit streak, batting .417 (10×24) with 2 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 triple and 4 RBI.
• OF Leon Landry has hit safely in 15 of his last 16 games, batting .315 (23×73) with 9 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 4 RBI and 7 stolen bases. Since June 7, Landry has hit safely in 27 of his last 30 games with 15 multi-hit efforts, batting .350 (43×123) with 19 runs scored, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 7 RBI, 3 walks and 12 stolen bases. During this 30 game stretch he has raised his season average from .236 to .285.
• 3B D.J. Peterson has hit safely in 14 of 15 games with Jackson, batting .290 (18×62) with 8 runs scored, 4 doubles, 3 home runs, 7 RBI and 4 walks.

PETERSON DOUBLES IN THE FUTURES GAME SUNDAY:
• D.J. Peterson was selected to play in the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game on Sunday at Target Field. Peterson started at first base for the U.S. Team and was 1-for-2 with a double. Peterson’s former High Desert teammate Gabby Guerrero, the starting DH for the World Team, was 0-for-2 with a strikeout.

BRAZIS IMPRESSES IN FIRST TWO RELIEF OUTINGS:
• In 2 relief outings since coming up from A+ High Desert, RH Matt Brazis has faced 1 over the minimum in 7.1 innings. He gave up a solo home run to Greg Hopkins in his first outing which was the only hit or run allowed. He has walked 1 and struck out 6 so far.

VIVA LA VARGAS IN THE SECOND HALF OUT OF PEN:
• RH Richard Vargas has appeared in 8 games since the All-Star break going 1-0, and is 3-for-3 in save opportunities, not allowing a run in 9.0 IP. Vargas has walked 4 and struck out 10, while giving up just 2 hits holding opponents to a .063 AVG (2×32). This is after going 0-1, with a 6.12 ERA in the first half going 2-for-4 in save opportunities walking 24 and striking out 30 in 32.1 IP.

Game #94: Jackson Generals 10-14 (41-52) vs. Birmingham Barons 12-11 (42-51)
Time/Place: 7:05 pm CT | The Ballpark at Jackson | Jackson, Tennessee
Pitching Match-Up: RHP Matt Anderson (3-3, 4.37) vs. LHP Scott Snodgress (5-7, 4.21)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN | Listen Live Online | TuneIn Radio App | IPAD or IPHONE
TV: MiLB.TV
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Generals Videos: Watch Generals Highlights and Features
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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GAME NOTES

TODAY’S GAME:
• The Generals conclude a 5-game homestand tonight against the Birmingham Barons in Jackson with game 5 of the series (3-1)…having already clinched the series have won now 2 straight sets and 6 of 8 games overall…also are 6-3 against Birmingham this season and will play the Barons 6 more times in Jackson the final 21 home games of the season.
• The game can be heard on 96.5 ESPN, online at jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or TuneIn Radio.

GENERALS RECAP:
• SS Ketel Marte recorded 3 hits and 1B Dan Paolini hit his 7th home run with the Generals as Jackson defeated Birmingham 8-3 on Sunday.
Marte (3×5, R, 2 2B, RBI), LF Dario Pizzano (2×4, R, 3B) and DH Kevin Rivers (2×3, R, 2B, RBI) each recorded at least 2 of the team’s 12 hits, while Paolini (1×3, R, HR, 2 RBI), 2B Brock Hebert (1×3, R, 2B, 2 RBI, BB) and 3B Patrick Kivlehan (1×4, R, RBI) each drove in at least one of the Generals 8 runs.
Starter Tyler Pike (5.0,5,2,1,3,3) earned his 2nd AA win, allowing 2 runs (1 ER) on 5 hits in 5.0 innings. LH Cam Hobson (2.0,3,1,1,2,1) allowed a run in the 8th inning, while RH Mayckol Guaipe (2.0,0,0,0,0,2) held the Barons scoreless over 2.0 innings, including stranding the bases loaded in the 8th inning to earn his 6th save.

SANCHEZ NAMED SOUTHERN LEAGUE PITCHER OF THE WEEK:
• Monday RHP Victor Sanchez was named Southern League Pitcher of the Week, July 7-13. Sanchez recorded the win in his only start during the week on July 12 vs. Birmingham. He allowed only 1 run on 3 hits, while walking 1 and striking out a season-high 9 batters in 8.0 innings.

BATS SCORCHING AND WON SIX OF LAST EIGHT GAMES:
• The Generals have posted double-digit hit totals in 7 of last 8 games (12 last night) and batted .314 (87×277) over their last 8 games, winning 6 of those, scoring 50 R on 87 H with 15 2B, 6 3B and 11 HR.
• Jackson ranks 2nd in the league doubles (170), 2nd in triples (33), 4th in slugging (.390) and 3rd in batting (.263) on the season.

PETERSON DOUBLES IN THE FUTURES GAME SUNDAY:
• D.J. Peterson was selected to play in the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game on Sunday at Target Field. Peterson started at first base for the U.S. Team and was 1-for-2 with a double. Peterson’s former High Desert teammate Gabby Guerrero, the starting DH for the World Team, was 0-for-2 with a strikeout.

BRAZIS IMPRESSES IN FIRST TWO RELIEF OUTINGS:
• In 2 relief outings since coming up from A+ High Desert, RH Matt Brazis has faced 1 over the minimum in 7.1 innings. He gave up a solo home run to Greg Hopkins in his first outing which was the only hit or run allowed. He has walked 1 and struck out 6 so far.

VIVA LA VARGAS IN THE SECOND HALF OUT OF PEN:
• RH Richard Vargas has appeared in 8 games since the All-Star break going 1-0, and is 3-for-3 in save opportunities, not allowing a run in 9.0 IP. Vargas has walked 4 and struck out 10, while giving up just 2 hits holding opponents to a .063 AVG (2×32). This is after going 0-1, with a 6.12 ERA in the first half going 2-for-4 in save opportunities walking 24 and striking out 30 in 32.1 IP.

ODDS AND ENDS:
• Hot Hitting July – After batting .294 as a team in June, the Generals are currently batting .283 in July, which ranks 1st in the league. The 12 July home runs ranks 3rd in the league and 7 wins is T-2nd.
HITTING STREAKS:
• INF Patrick Kivlehan currently has a 7-game hit streak, batting .385 (10×26) with 8 runs scored, 1 double, 1 triple, 1 home run, 5 RBI and 2 walks.
• INF Dan Paolini has hit safely 10 of 11 games appeared in July, batting .385 (15×39) with 7 runs scored, 4 doubles, 3 home runs, 9 RBI and 2 walks.
• OF Dario Pizzano has hit safely in each of his last 7 games, batting .417 (10×24) with 7 runs scored, 2 doules, 3 triples, 1 home run, 10 RBI and 4 walks.
• INF Ketel Marte currently has a 5-game hit streak, batting .417 (10×24) with 2 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 triple and 4 RBI.
• OF Leon Landry has hit safely in 15 of his last 16 games, batting .315 (23×73) with 9 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 4 RBI and 7 stolen bases. Since June 7, Landry has hit safely in 27 of his last 30 games with 15 multi-hit efforts, batting .350 (43×123) with 19 runs scored, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 7 RBI, 3 walks and 12 stolen bases. During this 30 game stretch he has raised his season average from .236 to .285.
• Success against Birmingham at home – Since 2008, the Generals are 35-17 (.673) at home against the Barons.

Game #93: Jackson Generals 9-14 (40-52) vs. Birmingham Barons 12-10 (41-51)
Time/Place: 6:05 pm CT | The Ballpark at Jackson | Jackson, Tennessee
Promotions: Family Fun Day (kids 12 and under get in free)
Pitching Match-Up: LHP Tyler Pike (1-1, 3.68) vs. RHP Myles Jaye (1-7, 6.19)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN | Listen Live Online | TuneIn Radio App | IPAD or IPHONE
TV: MiLB.TV
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Generals Videos: Watch Generals Highlights and Features
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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GAME NOTES

TODAY’S GAME:
• The Generals continue a 5-game homestand tonight against the Birmingham Barons in Jackson with game 4 of the series (2-1)…are coming off a series win at Huntsville (3-2) and have won 5 of 7…also are 5-3 against Birmingham this season and will play the Barons 7 more times in Jackson the final 22 home games of the season.
• The game can be heard on 96.5 ESPN, online at jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or TuneIn Radio.

GENERALS RECAP:
• DH Dario Pizzano hit 2 triples and drove in 3 runs and starter Victor Sanchez struck out 9 over 8.0 innings as Jackson defeated Birmingham 7-1 on Saturday night.
• Pizzano (2×3, 2 R, 2 3B, 3 RBI) and RF Kevin Rivers (2×3, R, 2 2B, RBI, BB) combined to record 4 of the teams 9 hits with 3 runs scored, 4 extra-base hits and 4 RBI.
• Starter Victor Sanchez (8.0,3,1,1,1,9,HR) allowed only 1 run on 3 hits, while striking out 9 in 8.0 innings to pick up his 5th win of the season. RH Richard Vargas (1.0,0,0,0,0,0) tossed a 1-2-3 9th inning close out the game.

GENERALS HAVE WON FIVE OF LAST SEVEN GAMES:
• The Generals have posted double-digit hit totals in 6 of last 7 games (only 9 last night) and batted .310 (75×242) over their last 7 games, winning 5 of those, scoring 42 runs on 75 hits with 11 doubles, 5 triples and 10 home runs.
• Jackson now ranks 3rd in the league doubles (165), 2nd in triples (32), 4th in slugging (.387) and 3rd in batting (.263) on the season.

PETERSON PLAYING 1ST, BATTING 6TH IN FUTURES GAME:
• D.J. Peterson will miss his second straight game today because of playing in today’s Futures Game at 4:00 p.m.. He was named to the U.S. Team for the 2014 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. Peterson will bat sixth and play first base for the U.S. squad at Target Field in Minneapolis as part of the All-Star Week festivities.

ODDS AND ENDS:
• Hot Hitting July – After batting .294 as a team in June, the Generals are currently batting .277 in July, which ranks 1st in the league. The 11 July home runs ranks 3rd in the league.
INF Patrick Kivlehan currently has a 6-game hit streak, batting .409 (9×22) with 7 runs scored, 1 double, 1 triple, 1 home run, 4 RBI and 2 walks.
• INF Dan Paolini has hit safely 9 of 10 games appeared in July, batting .389 (14×36) with 6 runs scored, 4 doubles, 2 home runs, 7 RBI and 2 walks.
• OF Dario Pizzano has hit safely in each of his last 6 games, batting .400 (8×20) with 6 runs scored, 2 doules, 3 triples, 1 home run, 9 RBI and 4 walks.
• OF Leon Landry has hit safely in 14 of his last 15 games, batting .324 (22×68) with 8 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 4 RBI and 7 stolen bases. Since June 7, Landry has hit safely in 26 of his last 29 games with 15 multi-hit efforts, batting .356 (42×118) with 18 runs scored, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 7 RBI, 3 walks and 12 stolen bases. During this 29 game stretch he has raised his season average from .236 to .286.
• Success against Birmingham at home – Since 2008, the Generals are 34-17 (.667) at home against the Barons.

BRAZIS IMPRESSES IN FIRST TWO RELIEF OUTINGS:
• In 2 relief outings since coming up from A+ High Desert, RH Matt Brazis has faced 1 over the minimum in 7.1 innings. He gave up a solo home run to Greg Hopkins in his first outing which was the only hit or run allowed. He has walked 1 and struck out 6 so far.

PETERSON CONTINUES TO HIT FOR THE GENERALS:
• 3B D.J. Peterson homered last Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday in Huntsville and has now hit safely in 14 of 15 games with Jackson, including 7 straight. Peterson is batting .290 (18×62) with 8 runs scored, 4 doubles, 3 home runs, 7 RBI and 4 walks.

VIVA LA VARGAS IN THE SECOND HALF OUT OF PEN:
• RH Richard Vargas has appeared in 8 games since the All-Star break going 1-0, and is 3-for-3 in save opportunities, not allowing a run in 9.0 IP. Vargas has walked 4 and struck out 10, while giving up just 2 hits holding opponents to a .063 AVG (2×32). This is after going 0-1, with a 6.12 ERA in the first half going 2-for-4 in save opportunities walking 24 and striking out 30 in 32.1 IP.

Game #92: Jackson Generals 8-14 (39-52) vs. Birmingham Barons 12-9 (41-50)
Time/Place: 6:05 pm CT | The Ballpark at Jackson | Jackson, Tennessee
Promotions: Super Hero Night, Post Game Fireworks, Cap Giveaway (Sonic), Poster Giveaway (Jackson Sun), Hotwired Concert, Jersey Auction
Pitching Match-Up: RHP Victor Sanchez (4-4, 4.11) vs. RHP Chris Beck (4-7, 3.59)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN | Listen Live Online | TuneIn Radio App | IPAD or IPHONE
TV: MiLB.TV
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Generals Videos: Watch Generals Highlights and Features
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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GAME NOTES

TODAY’S GAME:
• The Generals continue a 5-game homestand tonight against the Birmingham Barons in Jackson with game 3 of the series (1-1)…are coming off a series win at Huntsville (3-2) and have won 4 of 6…also are 4-3 against Birmingham this season and will play the Barons 8 more times in Jackson the final 23 home games of the season.
• The game can be heard on 96.5 ESPN, online at jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or TuneIn Radio.

GENERALS RECAP:
• The Generals got home runs from LF Patrick Kivlehan (2×3, HR, 2 RBI), DH Dario Pizzano (1×1, HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB) and defeated Birmingham 6-2 to even the series on Friday.
• Pizzano reached base in all 4 at-bats including a solo home run in the 3rd inning after Kivlehan hit a 2-run homer two batters earlier. CF Leon Landry (2×5) and D.J. Peterson (2×4, 2 R) added two hits each of Jackson’s 11.
• Starter Stephen Landazuri (4.1,5,2,2,3,3) did not factor into the decision leaving in the 5th inning and RH Matt Brazis (3.2,0,0,0,1,3) earned his first AA win. Brazis has faced one over the minimun in 7.1 innings to start his Double-A time, allowing 1 hit and 1 run in 2 games.RH David Colvin (1.0, 0,0,0,0,0) pitched a perfect 9th inning.

DOUBLE-DIGIT HITS IN EACH OF LAST SIX GAMES:
• The Generals have posted double-digit hit totals and batted .316 (66×209) over their last 6 games, winning 4 of those, scoring 35 runs on 66 hits with 9 doubles, 3 triples and 10 home runs.
• Jackson now ranks T-3rd in the league doubles (163), 2nd in triples (30), 4th in slugging (.386) and 3rd in batting (.262) on the season.

BRAZIS IMPRESSES IN FIRST TWO RELIEF OUTINGS:
• In 2 relief outings since coming up from A+ High Desert, RH Matt Brazis has faced 1 over the minimun in 7.1 innings. He gave up a solo home run to Greg Hopkins in his first outing which was the only hit or run allowed. He has walked 1 and struck out 6 so far.

PETERSON CONTINUES TO HIT FOR THE GENERALS:
• 3B D.J. Peterson homered on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday in Huntsville and has now hit safely in 14 of 15 games with Jackson, including 7 straight. Peterson is batting .290 (18×62) with 8 runs scored, 4 doubles, 3 home runs, 7 RBI and 4 walks.

ODDS AND ENDS:
• Hot Hitting July – After batting .294 as a team in June, the Generals are currently batting .278, which ranks 2nd in the league. The 11 home runs ranks T-2nd in the league.
• INF Dan Paolini has hit safely in all 9 games he has appeared in July, batting .438 (14×32) with 6 runs scored, 4 doubles, 2 home runs, 7 RBI and 2 walks. Paolini currently leads the team in homers (6), doubles (25) and RBIs (46).
• OF Leon Landry has hit safely in 6 straight games, including 4 multi-hit games, batting .357 (10×28) with 5 runs, 1 double and 1 RBI Since June 7, Landry has hit safely in 25 of his last 28 games with 15 multi-hit efforts, batting .366 (41×112) with 18 runs scored, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 6 RBI, 3 walks and 10 stolen bases. During this 28 game stretch he has raised his season average from .236 to .288.
• Success against Birmingham at home – Since 2008, the Generals are 33-17 (.660) at home against the Barons.
• Baron vs. Barons – C Steve Baron, Seattle’s supplemental 1st round pick in 2009, made his first Double-A start Friday and was 1-for-3 with a double and RBI.

VIVA LA VARGAS AT THE END OF GAMES IN 2ND HALF:
• RH Richard Vargas has appeared in 7 games since the All-Star break going 1-0, and is 3-for-3 in save opperunities, not allowing a run in 8 IP. Vargas has walked 4 and struck out 10, while giving up just 2 hits holding opponents to a .069 AVG (2×29). This is after going 0-1, with a 6.12 ERA in the first half going 2-for-4 in save oppertunites walking 24 and striking out 30 in 32.1 IP.

PETERSON HEADS TO THE FUTURES GAME:
• D.J. Peterson will not be with the Generals on Saturday and Sunday because of his travel and playing in the Futures Game on Sunday. He was named to the U.S. Team for the 2014 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. Peterson will be joined at the All-Star Futures Game by High Desert outfielder Gabby Guerrero, who will play on the World Team at the July 13 game at Target Field in Minneapolis as part of the All-Star Week festivities.

Game #91: Jackson Generals 7-14 (38-52) vs. Birmingham Barons 12-8 (41-49)
Time/Place: 7:05 pm CT | The Ballpark at Jackson | Jackson, Tennessee
Promotions: Flat Screen Friday
Pitching Match-Up: RHP Stephen Landazuri (3-4, 4.22) vs. RHP Nick McCully (4-7, 5.66)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN | Listen Live Online | TuneIn Radio App | IPAD or IPHONE
TV: MiLB.TV
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Generals Videos: Watch Generals Highlights and Features
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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GAME NOTES

TODAY’S GAME:
• The Generals continue a 5-game homestand tonight against the Birmingham Barons in Jackson (0-1)…are coming off a series win at Huntsville (3-2) and have won 3 of 5…also are 3-3 against Birmingham this season and will play the Barons 9 more times in Jackson the final 49 games of the season.
• The game can be heard on 96.5 ESPN, online at jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or TuneIn Radio.

GENERALS RECAP:
• The Generals had 10 hits including multi-hit games from CF Leon Landry (2×5, RBI), SS Ketel Marte (2×5) , 1B Pat Kivlehan (2×4, R, RBI) and DH Dan Paolini (2×4, HR, 2 RBI), but Jackson fell in the opener against Birmingham 7-4 in Jackson.
• Starter Tyler Olson (0.2,3,3,3,1,2) suffered the loss and could not escape the first inning. RH Trevor Miller (4.0,4,1,1,2,5), LH Kyle Hunter (1.0,2,3,3,1,1), RH Moises Hernandez (2.1,4,0,0,1,2) and RH Richard Vargas (1.0,0,0,0,1,0) logged innings on Thursday night.
• Paolini hit his team-leading 6th home run in the bottom of the sixth inning to draw the Generals within 7-3, but that was close as it got.
• Birmingham used two 3-run innings in the first and the sixth to get the victory in game one of the series.

OFFENSE CONTINUES TO ROLL IN THE LAST 5 GAMES:
• The Generals have posted double-digit hit totals and batted .313 (55×176) over their last 5 games, winning 3 of those, scoring 28 runs on 55 hits with 7 doubles, 3 triples and 8 home runs.
• Jackson now ranks 5th in the league doubles (160), 2nd in triples (30), 4th in slugging (.384) and T-3rd in batting (.262) on the season.
• Patrick Kivlehan (.300), Leon Landry (.316), Ketel Marte (.318), Dan Paolini (.450), D.J. Peterson (.318) and Dario Pizzano (.313) are batting over .300 in the last 5 games.

PETERSON CONTINUES TO HIT FOR THE GENERALS:
• 3B D.J. Peterson homered on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday in Huntsville and has now hit safely in 13 of 14 games with Jackson, batting .276 (16×58) with 6 runs scored, 3 doubles, 3 home runs, 7 RBI and 3 walks.

ODDS AND ENDS:
• Hot Hitting July – After batting .294 as a team in June, the Generals are currently batting .271, which ranks 3rd in the league. The 9 home runs also ranks 3rd in the league.
• INF Dan Paolini has hit safely in all 8 games he has appeared in July, batting .464 (13×28) with 6 runs scored, 4 doubles, 2 home runs, 7 RBI and 2 walks. Paolini currently leads the team in homers (6), doubles (25) and RBIs (46).
• OF Leon Landry has hit safely in 12 of his last 13 games, batting .328 (19×58) with 8 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 3 RBI and 5 stolen bases. Since June 7, Landry has hit safely in 24 of his last 27 games with 14 multi-hit efforts, batting .361 (39×108) with 18 runs scored, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 6 RBI, 3 walks and 10 stolen bases. During this 27 game stretch he has raised his season average from .236 to .286.
• Not such a home sweet home – Jackson has dropped 9 of 11 home games since June 24th and are 18-27 at home this season.
• Success though against Birmingham at home – Since 2008, the Generals are 32-17 at home against the Barons.

VIVA LA VARGAS AT THE END OF GAMES IN 2ND HALF:
• RH Richard Vargas has appeared in 7 games since the All-Star break going 1-0, and is 3-for-3 in save opperunities, not allowing a run in 8 IP. Vargas has walked 4 and struck out 10, while giving up just 2 hits holding opponents to a .069 AVG (2×29). This is after going 0-1, with a 6.12 ERA in the first half going 2-for-4 in save oppertunites walking 24 and striking out 30 in 32.1 IP.

PETERSON TO THE FUTURES GAME:
• D.J. Peterson was named to the U.S. Team for the upcoming 2014 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. Peterson will be joined at the All-Star Futures Game by High Desert outfielder Gabby Guerrero, who will play on the World Team at the July 13 game at Target Field in Minneapolis as part of the All-Star Week festivities.