Game #114: Jackson Generals (22-25, 51-62) vs. Montgomery Biscuits  (23-27, 60-60)
Streak: Lost 1
Site: The Ballpark in Jackson – Jackson, Tenn
Time: 7:05 p.m. (CT)
Pitching Match-up: LHP James Gillheeney (5-6, 4.07) vs. RHP Victor Mateo (5-9, 4.73)
Radio: Pregame Show (6:50) 96.5 ESPN, 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 second to last homestand of the season tonight with game #1 of a 5-game series with the Montgomery Biscuits. The Generals are 6-4 against the Rays’ AA affiliate this season and 3-2 at The Ballpark in Jackson…the Generals are coming off a 4-6 road trip and are currently 6.0 games back, in 3rd place in the Southern League North Division standings.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals were limited to only 2 hits as Jackson was shutout by Mississippi 4-0 on Sunday in the series finale. The Generals dropped 4 of 7 during the 7-game series at Mississippi. The Braves smacked 3 home runs including 2 from C Christian Bethencourt. 3B Gabriel Noriega (1×4) and CF Julio Morban (1×4, SB) each recorded 1 of the Generals 2 hits. Starter Anthony Vasquez (8.0,6,4,3,1,5,3HR) recorded the loss in a complete game, allowing 4 runs (3 ER) on 6 hits in 8.0 innings.

NEWS & NOTES: 38 of first 113 games have been 1-run games (15-23) which is the 8th in all of minors…57 of 113 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (20-36) and 13 have been extra-inning games (4-9)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 31-24.

• MORE FROM MORBAN: OF Julio Morban has hit safely in 12 of his last 15 games, batting .333 (18×54) with 12 runs scored, 4 doubles, 2 tripl es, 1 home run, 8 RBI, 6 walks and 3 stolen bases.

• TAYLOR SETTING THE TABLE: INF Chris Taylor is batting .341 (15×44) with 10 runs scored, 1 double, 1 triple, 1 RBI, 3 walks and 4 stolen bases in 11 games in August.

• 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 32 relief appearances. During this stretch he is 0-1 with 8 saves and a 1.23 ERA (5 ER, 36.2 IP). Since April 22, Smith has lowered his ERA from 8.44 to 2.14. Smith has struck out at least 1 batter in 33 of 38 games (58 strikeouts).

• FLYING UNDER THE RADAR: LH Kyle Hunter has held opponents scoreless in 24 of 29 relief appearances this season. Overall he is 2-0 with 1 save and a 1.13 ERA (6 ER, 46.2 IP). He has limited opponents to a .216 (38×176), while walking 11 and striking out 33.

• 17 GAMES IN 15 DAYS: The Generals begin a stretch of 17 games in 15 days beginning tonight. Jackson will play 7 games in 5 days in Mobile starting on Sunday including the conclusion of a suspended game. The Generals close out the season playing 22 games in 22 days which includes 12 road games and 10 home games.

• DOUBLEHEADER BLUES: The Generals play 6 games in 4 days this weekend in Mississippi, then play 7 games in 5 days August 18-22 when the Generals return to Mobile Jackson leads the league by playing 16 doubleheader games so far this season and has a 9-9 record in those games. The Generals have been rained out 16 times this season and had 3 games suspended.

• HIGH DESERT REUNION: The current Generals roster features 6 starters from A+ High Desert’s opening day starting lineup (SS Chris Taylor, 1B Ji-ManChoi, 3B Ramon Morla, DH Dan Paolini, LF Jabari Blash, P Trevor Miller)

• OFF WITH A BLASH: OF Jabari Blash belted a solo home run in the 2nd inning on August 3rd in his first AA at-bat. He joins Tennessee’s Javier Baez as the only Southern League player this year to homer in their AA debut this season. Blash had a hit in each of his first 6 Double-A games.

• 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 34 triples which is 2nd-most in the Southern League.

• WE GOTCHA!! Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 52.6% of base stealers (61 CS, 116 Att). The next closest is Pensacola which is throwing out 32.9% 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).

• BASEBALL AMERICA PROSPECTS: The Generals roster features 8 of the Mariners Top 30 prospects, according to Baseball America. Those include: RHP Carson Smith (16), OF Leon Landry (17), INF Jack Marder (20), C John Hicks (21), OF Julio Morban (23), INF Chris Taylor (28), INF Ramon Morla (29) and LHP Anthony Fernandez (30).

 

On this addition of Jackson Generals’ Bullpen Banter, Forrest Snow visits with Generals outfielder James Jones. They discuss the latest happenings in the Generals clubhouse, including all the things you want to know and even some things you might not.

Game #113: Jackson Generals (22-24, 51-61) at Mississippi Braves  (26-23, 64-55)
Streak: Won 1
Site: Trustmark Park – Pearl, Miss
Time: 5:00 p.m. (CT)
Pitching Match-up: LHP Anthony Vasquez (1-1, 3.38) vs. LHP Ian Thomas (6-6, 2.81)
Radio: Pregame Show (4:45) 96.5 ESPN, 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 10-game road trip (4-5) with the rubber match of the 7-game series at the Mississippi Braves (3-3)…the Generals have won 5 of their last 7 series’ and are 12-10 since the All-Star break…Jackson is 6-8 against Mississippi this season and are 4-7 at Trustmark Park this season…The Generals are 25-25 against the South Division this season  as opposed to 26-36 vs. the North Division.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals and Braves split a doubleheader on Saturday night as Jackson finished the long night of baseball on a high note with a 7-2 win. In game 1, LF Leon Landry (2×3) and 1B Daniel Paolini (2×3) each recorded 2 hits in Jackson’s 1-3 loss. Starter Roenis Elias (4.1,7,3,3,1,4) recorded his 11th loss, after allowing 3 runs in the bottom of the 4th inning. LH Nick Hill (1.2,1,0,0,0,2) struck out 2 in 1.2 scoreless innings in relief. CF Denny Almonte hit a 2-run home run in the top of the 2nd inning to lead the Generals to a 7-2 win over Mississippi in game 2. 1B Ji-Man Choi (3×4, R, 2 RBI) led the team with 3 hits, while 3B Ramon Morla 92×4, R, RBI) recorde the team’s only other multi-hit game. Almonte hit his 5th home run with Jackson, while driving in a team-high 3 runs on the night. Starter Forrest Snow (4.0,5,1,1,0,1) allowed 1 run on 5 hits in 4.0 innings, but didn’t figure into the decision. RH Stephen Kohlscheen (2.0,2,0,0,0,2) recorded his 5th win after tossing 2.0 scoreless innings in relief. RH Dominic Leone (1.0,1,1,1,1,0) allowed a run in the bottom of the 7th inning.

OF NOTE:
•. INF Chris Taylor is batting .375 (15×40) with 10 runs scored, 1 double, 1 triple, 1 RBI, 3 walks and 4 stolen bases in 10 games in August.
• OF Jabari Blash has hit safeiy in all 6 games since being promoted from High Desert to Jackson, batting .304 (7×23) with 1 run scored, 1 double, 1 home run, 2 RBI and 1 walk.
OF Julio Morban has hit safely in 11 of his last 14 games, batting .340 (17×50) with 12 runs scored, 4 doubles, 2 triples, 1 home run, 8 RBI, 6 walks and 2 stolen bases.
• LH Kyle Hunter has held oppoents scoreless in 24 of 29 appearances this season, including 3 starts. Overall he is 2-0 with 1 save and a 1.13 ERA (6 ER, 46.2 IP). He has limited opponents to a .216 (38×176), while walking 11 and striking out 33.
• After allowing 5 runs over his first 6 appearances of the season, RH Carson Smith has allowed only 5 earned runs over his last 32 relief appearances. During this stretch he is 0-1 with 8 saves and a 1.24 ERA (5 ER, 36.2 IP).

NEWS & NOTES: 38 of first 112 games have been 1-run games (15-23) which is the 8th in all of minors…57 of 112 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (20-36) and 13 have been extra-inning games (4-9)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 31-23.

• 29 GAMES IN 27 DAYS: The Generals close out the 2013 regular season by playing 29 games in 27 days, which began Wednesday in Mississippi. The final stretch of games include 19 games against South division opponents and 10 against North division opponents.

• DOUBLEHEADER BLUES: The Generals play 6 games in 4 days this weekend in Mississippi, then play 7 games in 5 days August 18-22 when the Generals return to Mobile Jackson leads the league by playing 16 doubleheader games so far this season and has a 9-9 record in those games. The Generals have been rained out 16 times this season and had 3 games suspended.

• HIGH DESERT REUNION: The current Generals roster features 6 starters from A+ High Desert’s opening day starting lineup (SS Chris Taylor, 1B Ji-ManChoi, 3B Ramon Morla, DH Dan Paolini, LF Jabari Blash, P Trevor Miller)

• OFF WITH A BLASH: OF Jabari Blash belted a solo home run in the 2nd inning Saturday in his first AA at-bat. He joins Tennessee’s Javier Baez as the only Southern League player this year to homer in their AA debut. Blash has a hit in each of his first 6 Double-A games.

• 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 34 triples which is 2nd-most in the Southern League.

• WE GOTCHA!! Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 52.6% of base stealers (61 CS, 116 Att). The next closest is Pensacola which is throwing out 32.9% 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).

Game #111/112: Jackson Generals (21-23, 50-60) at Mississippi Braves  (25-22, 63-54)
Streak: Lost 1
Site: Trustmark Park – Pearl, Miss
Time: 5:00 p.m. (CT) DH
Pitching Match-up:
Game 1: LHP Roenis Elias (6-10, 3.19) vs. RHP Michael Lee (6-8, 4.27)
Game 2: RHP Forrest Snow (1-5, 3.34) vs. RHP Joe Bisenius (0-0, –)
Radio: Pregame Show (4:45) 96.5 ESPN, 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 10-game road trip (3-4) with game #5 and #6 of a 7-game series in 5 days at the Mississippi Braves (2-2)…the Generals have won 5 of their last 7 series’ and are 11-9 since the All-Star break…Jackson is 5-7 against Mississippi this season and are 3-6 at Trustmark Park this season…The Generals are 24-24 against the South Division this season  as opposed to 26-36 vs. the North Division.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals couldn’t overcome a 7-run 7th inning by the Braves as Jackson lost to Mississippi 2-11 on Friday night. SS Chris Taylor (2×5, R, 3B, RBI) led the team with 2 hits, while DH Julio Morban (1×3, RBI, BB), LF Daniel Paolini (1×4, R), RF Jabari Blash (1×4), C Michael Dowd (1×4) and 2B Jack Marder (1×4) each recorded 1 of the Generals 7 hits. Starter Anthony Fernandez (6.0,6,4,2,2,1) recorded his 6th loss of the season, allowing 4 runs (2 ER) on 6 hits in 6.0 innings. RH Tyler Burgoon (0.2,3,6,6,3,1) allowed a season-high 6 runs in the 7th innings, while RH Stephen Shackleford (1.1,2,1,1,0,1) also allowed a run in the 7th.

OF NOTE:
• The Mariners Class A+ High Desert Mavericks recorded 30 hits and scored 30 runs en route to a 30-8 win over Lancaster last night. They recorded 10 runs in the first and 2nd innings, while recording at least 2 runs in 4 additional innings. Since 2005, the Mavericks are the 6th minor league team to score at least 25 runs and record at least 30 hits in a game.
• OF Julio Morban has hit safely in 9 straight and 10 of his last 12 games, batting .395 (17×43) with 12 runs scored, 4 doubles, 2 triples, 1 home run, 8 RBI, 6 walks and 2 stolen bases. In August Morban is batting .407.
• INF Chris Taylor has hit in 4 straight and is batting .400 (12×30) with 6 runs scored, 1 double, 2 walks and 2 stolen bases in 7 games in August.
• OF Jabari Blash has hit safeiy in all 5 games since being promoted from High Desert, batting .300 (6×20) with 1 run scored, 1 double, 1 home run and 2 RBI.
• LH Kyle Hunter has held oppoents scoreless in 24 of 29 appearances this season, including 3 starts. Overall he is 2-0 with 1 save and a 1.13 ERA (6 ER, 46.2 IP). He has limited opponents to a .216 (38×176), while walking 11 and striking out 33.
• After allowing 5 runs over his first 6 appearances of the season, RH Carson Smith has allowed only 5 earned runs over his last 32
relief appearances. During this stretch he is 0-1 with 8 saves and a 1.24 ERA (5 ER, 36.2 IP). Since April 22, Smith has lowered his ERA from 8.44 to 2.14. Smith has struck out at least 1 batter in 33 of 38 games. Smith has gone more than 1.0 IP for 6 of 13 saves including the last 3.

NEWS & NOTES: 38 of first 110 games have been 1-run games (15-23) which is the 8th in all of minors…56 of 110 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (20-35) and 13 have been extra-inning games (4-9)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 30-23.

• 29 GAMES IN 27 DAYS: The Generals close out the 2013 regular season by playing 29 games in 27 days, which began Wednesday in Mississippi. The final stretch of games include 19 games against South division opponents and 10 against North division opponents.

• DOUBLEHEADER BLUES: The Generals play 6 games in 4 days this weekend in Mississippi, then play 7 games in 5 days August 18-22 when the Generals return to Mobile Jackson leads the league by playing 16 doubleheader games so far this season and has a 9-9 record in those games. The Generals have been rained out 16 times this season and had 3 games suspended.

• HIGH DESERT REUNION: The current Generals roster features 6 starters from A+ High Desert’s opening day starting lineup (SS Chris Taylor, 1B Ji-ManChoi, 3B Ramon Morla, DH Dan Paolini, LF Jabari Blash, P Trevor Miller)

• OFF WITH A BLASH: OF Jabari Blash belted a solo home run in the 2nd inning Saturday in his first AA at-bat. He joins Tennessee’s Javier Baez as the only Southern League player this year to homer in their AA debut. Blash has a hit in each of his first 4 Double-A games.

• 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 34 triples which is 2nd-most in the Southern League.

• WE GOTCHA!! Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 52.2% of base stealers (60 CS, 115 Att). The next closest is Birmingham which is throwing out 33.1% 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).

Game #110: Jackson Generals (21-22, 50-59) at Mississippi Braves  (24-22, 62-54)
Streak: Won 2
Site: Trustmark Park – Pearl, Miss
Time: 7:00 p.m. (CT)
Pitching Match-up: LHP Anthony Fernandez (8-5, 4.01) vs. RHP Mitch Atkins (3-1, 2.66)
Radio: Pregame Show (6:45) 96.5 ESPN, 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 10-game road trip (3-3) with game #4 of a 7-game series in 5 days at the Mississippi Braves (2-1)…the Generals have won 5 of their last 7 series’ and are 11-8 since the All-Star break…Jackson is 5-6 against Mississippi this season and are 3-5 at Trustmark Park this season.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals swept a doubleheader from Mississippi on Thursday night by winning game 1, 4-1 and taking the nightcap, 6-0. In game 1 Gabriel Noriega (1-4, 2B, 2 RBI) Chris Taylor (3-4, R), Leon Landry (2-2, R, BB), Dan Paolini (2-4, 2B, 2 RBI) and Julio Morban (2-4) combined for Jackson’s 14 hits in game 1. The nightcap was all about the top of the Generals’ lineup. The first 4 hitters, Taylor (2-4, 2 R, 2B), Landry (2-3, 2 R, RBI, 2B), Morban (2-3, R, RBI, BB, 2B) and Ramon Morla (2-4, 4 RBI, 2B, 3B), combined to go 8-for-14, scoring 5 of the 6 runs and added 4 doubles. James Gillheeney (W, 5-6, 4.07) threw only 65 pitches in five innings, allowing a run on six hits earning the win in game 1. Carson Smith (S, 2.14) notched his 13th save with 2 perfect innings, including 4 strikeouts, to finish the game. In Smith’s last 8.2 innings, he has recorded 14 strikeouts, allowing only 4 hits and no runs. Kyle Hunter (W, 2-0, 1.13) made his 29th appearance on the mound and his 3rd start in game 2. Hunter kept the Braves off the scoreboard in 5 innings, giving up only 4 hits to earn his 2nd win. The lefty fanned 2 and walked 1. The bullpen finished the 6th and 7th on the way to the Generals 9th shutout of the season.

OF NOTE:
• INF Chris Taylor has hit in 3 straight and 7 of his last 8 games. After batting just .247 in July, Taylor has begun the month of August batting .400 (12×30) with 6 runs scored. 2 walks and 2 stolen bases.
• OF Leon Landry snapped an 0-for-28 slump Thursday by going 4-for-5 with 3 runs, a double, walk and stolen base during the doubleheader at Mississippi. Landry’s last hit came on July 26 at Chattanooga in his final at-bat before Thursday.
• INF Ramon Morla is currently riding a 5-game hitting streak. During the streak he is batting .429 (6×14) with 4 runs, 1 double, 1 triple and 5 RBI. In 18 road games he is batting .324 with 11 runs, 3 doubles, 2 triples, 3 home runs and 12 RBI.
• OF Julio Morban has hit safely in 8 straight and in 10 of his last 11 games, batting .400 (16×40) with 12 runs, 3 doubles, 2 triples, 1 home run, 6 RBI, 5 BB and 1 SB. In August Morban is batting .417 (10×24) with 3 runs, 2 doubles and 3 RBI and has recorded 4 straight multi-hit games.
• INF Ji-Man Choi is batting .339 (20×59) with 6 runs scored, 8 extra-base hits (4-2B, 2-3B, 2-HR), 14 RBI and 12 walks in last 14 games.
• After allowing 5 runs over his first 6 appearances of the season, RH Carson Smith has allowed only 5 earned runs over his last 32 relief appearances. During this stretch he is 0-1 with 8 saves and a 1.24 ERA (5 ER, 36.2 IP). Since April 22, Smith has lowered his ERA from 8.44 to 2.14. Smith has struck out at least 1 batter in 33 of 38 games. Smith has gone more than 1.0 IP for 6 of 13 saves including the last 3.

NEWS & NOTES: 38 of first 109 games have been 1-run games (15-23) which is the 8th in all of minors…56 of 109 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (20-35) and 13 have been extra-inning games (4-9)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 30-22.

• 29 GAMES IN 27 DAYS: The Generals close out the 2013 regular season by playing 29 games in 27 days, which began Wednesday in Mississippi. The final stretch of games include 19 games against South division opponents and 10 against North division opponents.

• DOUBLEHEADER BLUES: The Generals play 6 games in 4 days this weekend in Mississippi, then play 7 games in 5 days August 18-22 when the Generals return to Mobile Jackson leads the league by playing 16 doubleheader games so far this season and has a 9-9 record in those games. The Generals have been rained out 16 times this season and had 3 games suspended.

• HIGH DESERT REUNION: The current Generals roster features 6 starters from A+ High Desert’s opening day starting lineup (SS Chris Taylor, 1B Ji-ManChoi, 3B Ramon Morla, DH Dan Paolini, LF Jabari Blash, P Trevor Miller)

• OFF WITH A BLASH: OF Jabari Blash belted a solo home run in the 2nd inning Saturday in his first AA at-bat. He joins Tennessee’s Javier Baez as the only Southern League player this year to homer in their AA debut. Blash has a hit in each of his first 4 Double-A games.

• 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 34 triples which is 2nd-most in the Southern League.

• WE GOTCHA!! Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 52.2% of base stealers (60 CS, 115 Att). The next closest is Birmingham which is throwing out 33.1% of base stealers.

Game #108/109: Jackson Generals (19-22, 48-59) at Mississippi Braves  (24-20, 62-52)
Streak: Lost 1
Site: Trustmark Park – Pearl, Miss
Time: 5:00 p.m. (CT) DH
Pitching Match-up:
Game 1: LHP James Gillheeney (4-6, 3.98) vs. RHP Gus Schlosser (6-3, 2.33)
Game 2: LHP Kyle Hunter (1-0, 1.27) vs. RHP Gary Moran (1-1, 3.81)
Radio: Pregame Show (6:45) 96.5 ESPN, 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 continue their 10-game road trip (1-3) with game #2 and #3 of a 7-game series in 5 days at the Mississippi Braves (0-1)…the Generals have won 5 of their last 7 series’ and are 9-8 since the All-Star break…Jackson is 3-6 against Mississippi this season and are 1-5 at Trustmark Park this season.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals scored single runs in the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th and 9th and came back from a 5-3 deficit to force extras at Mississippi Wednesdsay. The Braves walked off with a 6-5 win in 10 innings and took the opener of the series. DH Julio Morban (2×5, 2B, RBI) had 2 of Jackson’s 5 hits whille, 3B Ramon Morla (1×3, 3B, RBI, R), RF Jabari Blash (1×4) and SS Chris Taylor (1×3, 2 R) collected hits in the loss. Starter Trevor Miller (7.0,10,5,5,1,0) did not factor into the decision. Relievers Forrest Snow (1.0,0,0,0,0) and Stephen Kohlscheen (1.0,0,0,0,0,0) pitched scoreless innings in the 8th and 9th. Dominic Leone (0.2,1,1,1,2,1) surrendered his first Double-A run in 7 games in the 10th and suffered the loss.

OF NOTE:
• INF Ramon Morla was 1×3 with a 3B and RBI last night is now batting .311 (19×61) with 2 doubles, 1 triple, 3 home runs and 8 RBI and 10 runs in 16 road games this season.
• OF Julio Morban has hit safely in 8 of his last 9 games, batting .357 (12×33) with 11 runs, 3 doubles, 2 triples, 1 home run, 6 RBI, 4 BB and 1 SB.
• INF Ji-Man Choi is batting .346 (18×52) with 6 runs scored, 8 extra-base hits (4-2B, 2-3B, 2-HR), 14 RBI and 12 walks in last 14 games.
• After allowing 5 runs over his first 6 appearances of the season, RH Carson Smith has allowed only 5 earned runs over his last 31
relief appearances. During this stretch he is 0-1 with 7 saves and a 1.30 ERA (5 ER, 34.2 IP). Since April 22, Smith has lowered his ERA from 8.44 to 2.25. Smith has struck out at least 1 batter in 32 of 37 games

NEWS & NOTES: 38 of first 107 games have been 1-run games (15-23) which is the 8th in all of minors…56 of 107 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (20-35) and 13 have been extra-inning games (4-9)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 28-22.

• 29 GAMES IN 27 DAYS: The Generals close out the 2013 regular season by playing 29 games in 27 days, which began Wednesday in Mississippi. The final stretch of games include 19 games against South division opponents and 10 against North division opponents.

• DOUBLEHEADER BLUES: The Generals will play 6 games in next 4 days this week in Mississippi, then play 7 games in 5 days August 18-22 when the Generals return to Mobile Jackson leads the league by playing 16 doubleheader games so far this season and has a 7-9 record in those games. The Generals have been rained out 16 times this season and had 3 games suspended.

• HIGH DESERT REUNION: The current Generals roster features 6 starters from A+ High Desert’s opening day starting lineup (SS Chris Taylor, 1B Ji-ManChoi, 3B Ramon Morla, DH Dan Paolini, LF Jabari Blash, P Trevor Miller)

• CHOI NAMED SL HITTER OF THE WEEK: The Southern League announced Monday that Ji-Man Choi had been named SL Hitter of the Week for the week July 29-August 4. During the week Choi batted .350 (7×20) with 4 extra base hits (2-2B, 1-3B, 1-HR) and 10 RBIs. Choi also drew 8 walks and registered a .536 on-base percentage.

• OFF WITH A BLASH: OF Jabari Blash belted a solo home run in the 2nd inning Saturday in his first AA at-bat. He joins Tennessee’s Javier Baez as the only Southern League player this year to homer in their AA debut. Blash has a hit in each of his first 3 Double-A games.

• 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 34 triples which is 2nd-most in the Southern League.

• WE GOTCHA!! Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 51.8% of base stealers (59 CS, 114 Att). The next closest is Birmingham which is throwing out 34.1% 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).

Game #107: Jackson Generals (19-21, 48-58) at Mississippi Braves  (23-20, 61-52)
Streak: Won 1
Site: Trustmark Park – Pearl, Miss
Time: 7:00 p.m. (CT)
Pitching Match-up: RHP Trevor Miller (0-1, 8.10) vs. RHP Aaron Northcraft (6-8, 3.67)
Radio: Pregame Show (6:45) 96.5 ESPN, 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 10-game road trip (1-2) with game #1 of a 7-game series in 5 days at the Mississippi Braves (0-0)…the Generals have won 5 of their last 7 series’ and are 9-7 since the All-Star break…Jackson is 3-5 against Mississippi this season and are 1-4 at Trustmark Park this season.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals and BayBears played for 51 minutes on Tuesday, before lightning, hail and heavy rains hit Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile.  The game was suspended after a 1 hour and 3 minute delay, with the Generals leading the BayBears 2-0 in the top of the 4th inning. Game 2 of the scheduled doubleheader was postponed. The conclusion of the suspended game and postponed game will be made during Jackson’s next series in Mobile on August 19th and August 21st.

OF NOTE:
• OF Julio Morban has hit safely in 7 of his last 8 games, batting .357 (10×28) with 11 runs, 2 doubles, 2 triples, 1 home run, 4 RBI, 4 BB and 1 SB.
• INF Ji-Man Choi is batting .346 (18×52) with 6 runs scored, 8 extra-base hits (4-2B, 2-3B, 2-HR), 14 RBI and 12 walks in last 14 games.
• C John Hicks has hit safely in 9 of his last 10 games, batting .343 (12×35) with 5 runs scored, 1 double, 1 home run, 7 RBI and 8 walks.
• After allowing 5 runs over his first 6 appearances of the season, RH Carson Smith has allowed only 5 earned runs over his last 31 relief appearances. During this stretch he is 0-1 with 7 saves and a 1.30 ERA (5 ER, 34.2 IP). Since April 22, Smith has lowered his ERA from 8.44 to 2.25. Smith has struck out at least 1 batter in 32 of 37 games
• RH Dominic Leone has tossed 7.1 scoreless innings since being promoted to Jackson from High Desert. He has limited opponents to a .083 average (2×24), while walking 0 and striking out 9 in 6 relief appearances. Dating back to June 16 with High Desert, Leone has tossed 17.2 scoreless innings.

NEWS & NOTES: 37 of first 106 games have been 1-run games (15-22) which is the T-8th in all of minors…55 of 106 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (20-34) and 12 have been extra-inning games (4-8)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 28-22.

• 29 GAMES IN 27 DAYS: The Generals close out the 2013 regular season by playing 29 games in 27 days, beginning tonight in Mississippi. The final stretch of games include 19 games against South division opponents and 10 against North division opponents.

• DOUBLEHEADER BLUES: The Generals will play 7 games in 5 days this week in Mississippi then play 7 games in 5 days August 18-22 when the Generals return to Mobile Jackson leads the league by playing 16 doubleheader games so far this season and has a 7-9 record in those games. The Generals have been rained out 16 times this season and had 3 games suspended.

• HIGH DESERT REUNION: The current Generals roster features 6 starters from A+ High Desert’s opening day starting lineup (SS Chris Taylor, 1B Ji-ManChoi, 3B Ramon Morla, DH Dan Paolini, LF Jabari Blash, P Trevor Miller)

• CHOI NAMED SL HITTER OF THE WEEK: The Southern League announced Monday that Ji-Man Choi had been named SL Hitter of the Week for the week July 29-August 4. During the week Choi batted .350 (7×20) with 4 extra base hits (2-2B, 1-3B, 1-HR) and 10 RBIs. Choi also drew 8 walks and registered a .536 on-base percentage.

• OFF WITH A BLASH: OF Jabari Blash belted a solo home run in the 2nd inning Saturday in his first AA at-bat. He joins Tennessee’s Javier Baez as the only Southern League player this year to homer in their AA debut. Blash also notched an RBI in his 2nd game Sunday.

• 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 34 triples which is 2nd-most in the Southern League.

• WE GOTCHA!! Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 51.3% of base stealers (58 CS, 113 Att). The next closest is BIR which is throwing out 34.1%

• 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).

• BASEBALL AMERICA PROSPECTS: The Generals roster features 8 of the Mariners Top 30 prospects, according to Baseball America. Those include: RHP Carson Smith (16), OF Leon Landry (17), INF Jack Marder (20), C John Hicks (21), OF Julio Morban (23), INF Chris Taylor (28), INF Ramon Morla (29) and LHP Anthony Fernandez (30).

Newest Jackson General outfielder Jabari Blash sits down for an interview prior to Tuesday’s doubleheader in Mobile. The Virgin Islands native talks about baseball in his home, who he idolizes in baseball and his jump now to Double-A. Blash homered in his first Double-A at-bat on Saturday night.  (Photo by Chip English)

Game #107/108: Jackson Generals (19-21, 48-58) at Mobile BayBears  (22-21, 61-51)
Streak: Won 1
Site: Hank Aaron Stadium – Mobile, AL
Time: 5:05 p.m. (CT)
Pitching Match-up:
Game 1: LHP Anthony Vasquez (1-1, 3.38) vs. RHP Bo Schultz (4-2, 2.68)
Game 2: RHP Trevor Miller (0-1, 8.10) vs. RHP Bradin Hagens (9-6, 3.63)
Radio: Pregame Show (4:50) 96.5 ESPN, 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

GAME 1 STARTING LINEUP

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TODAY’S GAME: the Generals continue their 12-game road trip in 10 days with a doubleheader today, game #4 and #5 of a 5-game series with the Mobile BayBears (1-2)…the Generals have won 3 straight series’ coming in and are 9-7 since the All-Star break…Jackson is 4-4 against Mobile this season and will play 10 games at Hank Aaron Stadium during the month of August…26-year-old LHP Anthony Vasquez makes his 8th Jackson start of the season and 11th overall in game 1…22-year-old RHP Trevor Miller makes his 4th Double-A start in game 2.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals were postponed due to rain for the 15th time this season on Monday night.

OF NOTE:
• OF Julio Morban has hit safely in 7 of his last 8 games, batting .357 (10×28) with 11 runs, 2 doubles, 2 triples, 1 home run, 4 RBI, 4 BB and 1 SB.
• INF Ji-Man Choi is batting .346 (18×52) with 6 runs scored, 8 extra-base hits (4-2B, 2-3B, 2-HR), 14 RBI and 12 walks in last 14 games.
• C John Hicks has hit safely in 9 of his last 10 games, batting .343 (12×35) with 5 runs scored, 1 double, 1 home run, 7 RBI and 8 walks.
• After allowing 5 runs over his first 6 appearances of the season, RH Carson Smith has allowed only 5 earned runs over his last 31
relief appearances. During this stretch he is 0-1 with 7 saves and a 1.30 ERA (5 ER, 34.2 IP). Since April 22, Smith has lowered his ERA from 8.44 to 2.25. Smith has struck out at least 1 batter in 32 of 37 games
• RH Dominic Leone has tossed 7.1 scoreless innings since being promoted to Jackson from High Desert. He has limited opponents to a .083 average (2×24), while walking 0 and striking out 9 in 6 relief appearances. Dating back to June 16 with High Desert, Leone has tossed 17.2 scoreless innings.

NEWS & NOTES: 37 of first 106 games have been 1-run games (15-22) which is the T-8th in all of minors…55 of 106 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (20-34) and 12 have been extra-inning games (4-8)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 28-22.

• DOUBLEHEADER BLUES: The Generals are playing 8 games over the next 5 days that include today’s doubleheader as well as one on Thursday and Saturday at Mississippi. Jackson leads the league by playing 16 doubleheader games so far this season and has a 7-9 record in those games.

• HIGH DESERT REUNION: The current Generals roster features 6 starters from A+ High Desert’s opening day starting lineup (SS Chris Taylor, 1B Ji-ManChoi, 3B Ramon Morla, DH Dan Paolini, LF Jabari Blash, P Trevor Miller)

• CHOI NAMED SL HITTER OF THE WEEK: The Southern League announced Monday that Ji-Man Choi had been named SL Hitter of the Week for the week July 29-August 4. During the week Choi batted .350 (7×20) with 4 extra base hits (2-2B, 1-3B, 1-HR) and 10 RBIs. Choi also drew 8 walks and registered a .536 on-base percentage.

• OFF WITH A BLASH: OF Jabari Blash belted a solo home run in the 2nd inning Saturday in his first AA at-bat. He joins Tennessee’s Javier Baez as the only Southern League player this year to homer in their AA debut. Blash also notched an RBI in his 2nd game Sunday.

• ON THE ROAD AGAIN: The Generals are playing 17 of their final 27 games on the road including 10 games in Mobile. The Generals are in the midst of their longest road trip of the season, 12 games in 10 days to Mobile and Mississippi. Jackson closes out the regular season with a 5-game series in Huntsville.

• SEATTLE GENERALS:…there are currently (7) players on the Seattle Mariners active roster that were members of the 2012 Jackson Generals (RHP Brandon Maurer, INF Nick Franklin, INF Brad Miller C Jesus Sucre (15-day DL), C Mike Zunino (15-day DL) and RHP Yoervis Medina, 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).

• TRIPLES ADDING UP: OF James Jones recorded his league-leading 10th triple last Wednesday 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 34 triples which is 2nd-most in the Southern League.

• THE HOME STRETCH: The Generals are in the midst of playing 42 games in 42 days that started on July 23 to close out the regular season. 27 of those games will come on the road and 15 at The Ballpark in Jackson. Jackson’s next off day is scheduled for August 12.

• WE GOTCHA!!…Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 51.3% of base stealers (58 CS, 113 Att). The next closest is Birmingham which is throwing out 34.1% of base runners.

 

Game #107: Jackson Generals (19-21, 48-58) at Mobile BayBears  (22-21, 61-51)
Streak: Won 1
Site: Hank Aaron Stadium – Mobile, AL
Time: 7:05 p.m. (CT)
Pitching Match-up: LHP Anthony Vasquez (1-1, 3.38) vs. RHP Bo Schultz (4-2, 2.68)
Radio: Pregame Show (6:50) 96.5 ESPN, 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 continue their 12-game road trip in 10 days with game #4 of a 5-game series with the Mobile BayBears (1-2)…the Generals have won 3 straight series’ coming in and are 9-7 since the All-Star break…Jackson is 4-4 against Mobile this season and will play 10 games at Hank Aaron Stadium during the month of August…26-year-old LHP Anthony Vasquez makes his 8th Jackson start of the season and 11th overall in game 4 of the series. In 6 starts in July, Vasquez was 1-1, with a 2.80 ERA, holding opponents to a .220 average. In 2 career starts vs. MOB he is 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA. (both in 2011)

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals scored 3 runs in the top of the 6th inning as Jackson came-from-behind to defeat Mobile 3-1 on Sunday afternoon. CF Julio Morban (2×4, R, SB) and 3B Ramon Morla (2×4, R, SB) each recorded multi-hit games, while DH Ji-Man Choi (1×3, BB, SB), C John Hicks (1×4, R, RBI, SB), RF Jabari Blash (1×4, 2B, RBI) and LF Jack Marder (1×2, 2 BB, 2 SB) each recorded 1 of the team’s 8 hits. Starter Anthony Fernandez (6.0,5,1,1,1,2,HR,WP) recorded his 8th win of the season, allowing 1 run on 5 hits in 6.0 innings. RH Tyler Burgoon (1.1,1,0,0,3,0) worked around 1 hit and 3 walks to hold the BayBears scoreless over 1.1 innings in relief. RH Carson Smith (1.2,0,0,0,0,4) struck out 4, including the side in the 9th inning to pick up his 12th save this season.

WHO’S HOT:
• OF Julio Morban has hit safely in 7 of his last 8 games, batting .357 (10×28) with 11 runs, 2 doubles, 2 triples, 1 home run, 4 RBI, 4 BB and 1 SB.
• INF Ji-Man Choi is batting .346 (18×52) with 6 runs scored, 8 extra-base hits (4-2B, 2-3B, 2-HR), 14 RBI and 12 walks in last 14 games.
• C John Hicks has hit safely in 9 of his last 10 games, batting .343 (12×35) with 5 runs scored, 1 double, 1 home run, 7 RBI and 8 walks.
• After allowing 5 runs over his first 6 appearances of the season, RH Carson Smith has allowed only 5 earned runs over his last 31 relief appearances. During this stretch he is 0-1 with 7 saves and a 1.30 ERA (5 ER, 34.2 IP). Since April 22, Smith has lowered his ERA from 8.44 to 2.25. Smith has struck out at least 1 batter in 32 of 37 games
• RH Dominic Leone has tossed 7.1 scoreless innings since being promoted to Jackson from High Desert. He has limited opponents to a .083 average (2×24), while walking 0 and striking out 9 in 6 relief appearances. Dating back to June 16 with High Desert, Leone has tossed 17.2 scoreless innings.

NEWS & NOTES: 37 of first 106 games have been 1-run games (15-22) which is the T-8th in all of minors…55 of 106 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (20-34) and 12 have been extra-inning games (4-8)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 28-22.

• CHOI NAMED SL HITTER OF THE WEEK: The Southern League announced Monday that Ji-Man Choi had been named SL Hitter of the Week for the week July 29-August 4. During the week Choi batted .350 (7×20) with 4 extra base hits (2-2B, 1-3B, 1-HR) and 10 RBIs. Choi also drew 8 walks and registered a .536 on-base percentage.

• OFF WITH A BLASH: OF Jabari Blash belted a solo home run in the 2nd inning Saturday in his first AA at-bat. He joins Tennessee’s Javier Baez as the only Southern League player this year to homer in their AA debut. Blash also notched an RBI in his 2nd game Sunday.

• ON THE ROAD AGAIN: The Generals are playing 17 of their final 27 games on the road including 10 games in Mobile. The Generals are in the midst of their longest road trip of the season, 12 games in 10 days to Mobile and Mississippi. Jackson closes out the regular season with a 5-game series in Huntsville.

• SEATTLE GENERALS:…there are currently (7) players on the Seattle Mariners active roster that were members of the 2012 Jackson Generals (RHP Brandon Maurer, INF Nick Franklin, INF Brad Miller C Jesus Sucre (15-day DL), C Mike Zunino (15-day DL) and RHP Yoervis Medina, 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).

• TRIPLES ADDING UP: OF James Jones recorded his league-leading 10th triple last Wednesday 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 34 triples which is 2nd-most in the Southern League.

• THE HOME STRETCH: The Generals are in the midst of playing 42 games in 42 days that started on July 23 to close out the regular season. 27 of those games will come on the road and 15 at The Ballpark in Jackson. Jackson’s next off day is scheduled for August 12.

• WE GOTCHA!!…Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 51.9% of base stealers (56 CS, 108 Att). The next closest is Birmingham which is throwing out 33.6% of base runners.