By: Grant Braden

Scouting Report: Jackson v. Birmingham
Jackson Generals: 27-34, 14-16 on road, 4^th place
Birmingham Barons: 41-24, 21-9 at home, 1^st place

• Starting pitching will be key in this series. In the 5/17-5/20 series between these two teams, only two decisions went to a pitcher from the bullpen. Taijuan Walker had his worst start of the season against Birmingham, allowing 7 runs in 4.1 innings of work. Roenis Elias, Chance Ruffin, Nick McCully, Erik Johnson and Spencer Arroyo all went at least 5 innings with only 2 earned runs or less.
• Speaking of pitching, the bullpen for Jackson was terrific in their last series with Birmingham. They threw 16.1 innings, allowing 16 hits and only three runs. Andrew Kittredge gave up all three of those runs himself. The bullpen struggled a bit in Tennessee against the Smokies, but got their groove back last series against the Lookouts.
• Who’s HOT and who’s not? Leon Landry is 9-for-25, with 3 runs, 3 stolen bases and a double since coming off the disabled list last week. Denny Almonte is 3-for-28 with 12 strikeouts dating back to the series with the Smokies.

• As a team, the Barons are top in many offensive categories. They lead the league in batting average (.255), runs (326), walks (283), stolen bases (85) and on base percentage (.349)
• Dan Black struggled in the first series against Jackson, but as a whole, has put together a terrific season. The first baseman is in the top five of the Southern League in average, on base percentage, RBIs and walks.
• Who’s Hot? Keenyn Walker is 12-for-35 in his last ten games. He has scored eight times and driven in two. The center fielder has 23 steals, tops in the league.
• Erik Johnson (7-2, 2.37) has a 1.21 ERA at home this season. Righties are hitting .167 off him. He struck out a season-high 10 batters in seven innings back on April 25 against the Huntsville Stars.
• Top 10 prospects for the White Sox: No. 2 prospect Trayce Thompson, No. 4 prospect Erik Johnson, No. 5 prospect Keenyn Walker and No. 6 prospect Scott Snodgress

Game #62: Jackson Generals (SEA) (27-34) at Birmingham Barons (CHW) (41-24)
Site: Regions Field – Birmingham, AL
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: LHP Roenis Elias (2-6, 3.09) vs. LHP Scott Snodgrass (7-4, 4.54)
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 open a 5-game road series against the SL North 1st half Champion Birmingham Barons…the Barons’ 41 wins is the most in the league…Jackson leads the season series 3-2 and will meet Birmingham 15 times in 2013…24-year-old Roenis Elias makes his 12th start for the Generals in the opener of the series at Birmingham. This is his 46th  overall start in his pro career.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals allowed 3 runs in the top of the 1st inning and 3 more in the 5th inning as Jackson lost to Chattanooga 3-1 on Tuesday night. LF Leon Landry (2×4), RF Julio Morban (2×4, R, 2B, HR, RBI) and 1B Steven Proscia (2×3) each recorded 2 of the Generals 6 hits. Starter Anthony Fernandez (4.2,5,6,5,1,1HR) recorded the loss, allowing 6 runs (5 ER) in 4.2 innings. Relievers Stephen Kohlscheen (1.1,1,0,0,0,0), Stephen Shackleford (1.0,1,0,0,0,1), Andrew Kittredge (1.0,1,0,0,1,1) and Moises Hernandez (1.0,0,0,0,1,0) combined to hold the Lookouts scoreless over the final 4.1 innings in relief.

YOU ALREADY KNOW… that catcher Mike Zunino (1×4) made his MLB debut last night for the Mariners but, DID YOU KNOW?…that with Zunino’s MLB debut, now 8 members of last year’s 79-61 Generals’ club have made their big league debut. (Franklin, Sucre, Maurer, Capps, Pryor, Bobby LaFromboise and Medina are the others).

NEWS & NOTES: 27 of first 61 games have been 1-run games (10-17) which is the most in all of minors…38 of 61 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (13-25) and 6 have been extra-inning games (2-4)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 14-9.
• TODAY’S TRANSACTIONS: None
• SEATTLE GENERALS:…their are currently 6 players on the Mariners active roster that were members of the 2012 Jackson Generals (INF Nick Franklin, C Jesus Sucre (15-day DL), C Mike Zunino, RHP Carter Capps and RHP Yoervis Medina). In total, seven 2012 Generals have made their MLB debuts and two 2013 Generals. (C Brandon Bantz, RHP Hector Noesi)
• NORIEGA’S SPORTS CENTER LOVE: The 6-3 triple play started by Gabriel Noriega to end game one of Monday night’s doublheader against Chattanooga was Monday night’s #3 play on ESPN Sports Center’s top 10 plays.
• FRESH PRINCE OF BEL…JACKSON: RH Taijuan Walker is 0-2 in his last 3 starts, despite allowing only 4 runs in 19.0 innings (1.89 ERA). During this stretch he limited opponents to a .184 average (12×65), while walking 4 and striking out 20.
• FINALLY ON TOP: Generals OF Julio Morban leads the league with a .316 batting average. He missed 2 weeks in April due to a groin injury and just reached the plate appearances to qualify for league leaders.
• BROOKLYN’S FINEST: OF James Jones has hit safely in 7 of his last 8 games, batting .345 (10×29) with 5 runs scored, 1 double, 1 triple, 1 home run and 6 RBI.
• SOLDIER ON THE HILL: After allowing 2 runs in his first relief outing on April 5, LH Nick Hill has allowed only 3 runs in his last 27.0 innings (1.00 ERA). Overall this season he has limited opponents to a .194 (19×98) average, while walking 13 and striking out 20.
• FIRST LOOK AT REGIONS FIELD: In April, the Barons played their 1st game in their new ballpark, Regions Field. The state-of-the-art 8,500 seat $64 million facility in the heart of downtown replaced Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, the home of the Barons since 1988. The crown jewel of Birmingham’s newly developed Parkside District, features a variety of unique seating areas, creating an intimate atmosphere and offering unique views of the downtown skyline, UAB, Children’s Hospital, Vulcan and Red Mountain.
• WE GOTCHA!!…Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 56.9% of base stealers (29 CS, 51 Att). The next closest is Mobile which is throwing out 34.3% of base runners.

WATCH GABRIEL NORIEGA’S TRIPLE PLAY

Game #61: Jackson Generals (SEA) (27-33) vs. Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD) (31-33)
Site: The Ballpark at Jackson – Jackson, Tenn
Time: 12:05 p.m.
Promotions: Super Splash Day
Pitching Match-up: LHP Anthony Fernandez (3-1, 5.82) vs. RHP Ross Stripling (1-1, 2.56)
Radio: Pregame Show (11:50) 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 play the rubber game a 5-game series at The Ballpark in Jackson against the Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD) (2-2)…the Generals lead the season series, 5-4… 22-year-old Anthony Fernandez makes his 8th start of the year vs. Chattanooga in game 5 of the series…began the season on DL and made first start on 4/29 at CHA…in 2 career starts vs. CHA Fernandez is 0-1 with 8.75 ERA.

GENERALS RECAP: A full night of baseball was packed full of highlights for the home team, as the Jackson Generals stole both games of a doubleheader against the Chattanooga Lookouts Monday night. It was a night that included a game-ending triple play and a walk-off single made Jackson winners in both games, 5-4 and 2-1. 1B Ji-Man Choi (1-1, R, 3 RBI, HR). Choi, who hit a home run on Saturday night, slammed another fastball over the wall, part of five unanswered runs off the bats of the Generals in game one. In game two, Chance Ruffin (W, 3-2, 2.95) started and was terrific going the distance for the first Jackson complete game of the season, a 3-hit shutout. Ruffin went all 7 innings, surrendering only 3 hits, 1 unearned run, striking out 5 and allowing only 1 walk. RH Carson Smith (S, 6) notched the save but It looked like the Lookouts would tie or go ahead after t two runners reached base in the ninth. But a line drive off the bat of Brian Cavazos-Galvez was caught by SS Gabriel Noriega before it hit the dirt, who tagged second base and threw to Choi at first for a game-ending triple play. Jackson trailed 1-0 in the bottom of 7th RF Julio Morban (1-3, 2 K, 2 RBI), 0-for-10 in his last 10 at bats, stepped to the plate and busted the ball on a line up the middle. After Jones had took second earlier in the at bat, the right fielder hustled in for the go-ahead, walk-off win. It was the second doubleheader sweep the Generals had gotten in the last two chances, as they took two games against the Tennessee Smokies last week.

YOU ALREADY KNOW… that Gabriel Noriega started a 6-3 triple play to end game one of last night’s doubleheader but, DID YOU KNOW?…that the last triple play turned by the Generals was on June 23, 2011 at Montgomery in the bottom of the 4th inning. Kyeon Kang line into a 9-6-5 triple play that involved RF Johermyn Chavez, SS Nick Franklin and 3B Nate Tenbrink. Current Mariners’ closer Tom Wilhemsen was on the mound and made the start.

NEWS & NOTES: 27 of first 60 games have been 1-run games (10-17) which is the most in all of minors…37 of 60 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (12-25) and 6 have been extra-inning games (2-4)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 14-8.
• TODAY’S TRANSACTIONS: None
• SEATTLE GENERALS…their are currently 5 players on the Mariners active roster that were members of the 2012 Jackson Generals (INF Nick Franklin, C Jesus Sucre, C Brandon Bantz, RHP Carter Capps and RHP Yoervis Medina). In total, six 2012 Generals have made their MLB debuts.
• GABBY’S SPORTS CENTER LOVE: The 6-3 triple play started by Gabriel Noriega to end game one of Monday night’s doublheader was Monday night’s #3 play on Sports Center’s top 10 plays.
• RH Taijuan Walker is 0-2 in his last 3 starts, despite allowing only 4 runs in 19.0 innings (1.89 ERA). During this stretch he limited opponents to a .184 average (12×65), while walking 4 and striking out 20.
• After allowing 2 runs in his first relief outing on April 5, LH Nick Hill has allowed only 3 runs in his last 25.2 innings (1.07 ERA). Overall this season he has limited opponents to a .196 (18×92) average, while walking 12 and striking out 19.
• We Gotcha!!…Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 56.9% of base stealers (29 CS, 51 Att). The next closest is Mobile which is throwing out 34.8% of base runners.

Game #59: Jackson Generals (SEA) (25-33) vs. Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD) (31-31)
Site: The Ballpark at Jackson – Jackson, Tenn
Time: 6:05 p.m.
Promotions: Kids Run The Bases (JEA)
Pitching Match-up: LHP James Gillheeney (2-1, 2.39) vs. RHP Andres Santiago (2-5, 5.12)
Radio: Pregame Show (5:50) 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 continue a 5-game series at The Ballpark at Jackson against the Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD) (0-2)…Chattanooga leads the season series, 4-3… 25-year-old lefty James Gillheeney starts for the Generals…this is his 10th start of the season and 5th for Jackson…Gillheeney made 6 appearances and 5 starts for Triple-A Tacoma this season posting a 2-2 record with a 4.50 ERA.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals scored a run on a 2-out RBI single by C John Hicks in the bottom of the 6th inning to break a 0-0 tie, but it wasn’t enough Chattanooga scored 3 runs over the final 3 innings, inlcluding 2 in the 9th, as Jackson lost to Chattanooga 3-1 on Saturday. Starter Taijuan Walker (7.1,3,1,1,0,9,HR) tossed 6.0 scoreless innings, before allowing a solo home run in the bottom of the 7th inning. He allowed only 3 hits and struck out 9, but didn’t figure into the decision after leaving in the 8th innings with a 1-1 tie. LH Nick Hill (0.2,0,0,0,1,0) recorded the final 2 outs in the 8th inning, stranding 1 runner. RH Stephen Kohlscheen (1.0,2,2,2,0,0,HR) recorded his 2nd loss of the season, allowing a 2-out 2-run home run in the top of the 9th inning. LF Leon Landry (2×5, SB) recorded the team’s only extra-base hit, wihle CF James Jones (1×4), C John Hicks (1×4, RBI), 1B Steven Proscia (1×4) and 2B Patrick Brady (1×3, BB) each recorded 1 of the Generals 7 hits.

YOU ALREADY KNOW… that Brandon Bantz made his Major League debut yesterday for the Mariners against the Yankees and was 0-for-2. but, DID YOU KNOW?…that Bantz became the 7th player in Mariners history to make his first MLB appearance in a start at catcher. (He joins former Jackson catchers Jesus Sucre, 5/14/13; and Adam Moore, 9/17/09 then; Kenji Johjima, 4/3/06; Bert Heffernan, 5/13/92; Bill McGuire, 8/2/88; and Jamie Nelson, 7/21/83.)

NEWS & NOTES: 25 of first 58 games have been 1-run games (8-17) which is the most in all of minors…35 of 57 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (10-25) and 6 have been extra-inning games (2-4)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 14-8.
• TODAY’S TRANSACTIONS: DFA’d INF Vinnie Catricala traded to Oakland for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
• SEATTLE GENERALS…their are currently 5 players on the Mariners active roster that were members of the 2012 Jackson Generals (INF Nick Franklin, C Jesus Sucre, C Brandon Bantz, RHP Carter Capps and RHP Yoervis Medina). In total, six 2012 Generals have made their MLB debuts.
• MR. FRANCHISE REACHING…28-year-old 3B Leury Bonilla has reached base safely in 15 straight games, batting .356 (16×45) with 2 doubles, 12 runs, 8 RBI and 9 BB with a .463 on-base percentage.
• RH Taijuan Walker is 0-2 in his last 3 starts, despite allowing only 4 runs in 19.0 innings (1.89 ERA). During this stretch he limited opponents to a .184 average (12×65), while walking 4 and striking out 20.
• RHP Carson Smith held opponents scoreless over his last 10.0 innings (10 G), while not allowing an earned run in his last 13.0 innings in relief. After allowing 2 runs in back-to-back outings April 17 and 19, Smith has lowered his season ERA from 8.44 to 2.45. During this 11 game span, he has limited opponent to a .140 (6×43), while walking 1 and striking out 18. Smith has struck out at least 1 batter in each of his 18 appearances this season (26).
• After allowing 2 runs in his first relief outing on April 5, LH Nick Hill has allowed only 3 runs in his last 25.2 innings (1.07 ERA). Overall this season he has limited opponents to a .196 (18×92) average, while walking 12 and striking out 19.
• We Gotcha!!…Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 56.9% of base stealers (29 CS, 51 Att). The next closest is Jacksonville which is throwing out 35.3% of base runners.

Game #58: Jackson Generals (SEA) (25-32) vs. Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD) (30-31)
Site: The Ballpark at Jackson – Jackson, Tenn
Time: 6:05 p.m.
Promotions: Duck Dynasty Night, Postgame Fireworks (96.5 ESPN), Jay’s Warriors Night, Henderson Co. Night,
Pitching Match-up: RHP Taijuan Walker (3-6, 2.67) vs. LHP Chris Reed (2-5, 4.42)
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 a 5-game series at The Ballpark at Jackson against the Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD) (0-1)…the season series is tied at 3-3…Tonight’s matchup features the top overall pitching prospect for the Mariners in RHP Taijuan Walker and the #3 overall pitching prospect for the Dodgers, LHP Chris Reed. He is top left-handed pitching prospect for the Dodgers… Walker makes his team-leading 12th start of the season, his 55th career start and 37th for Jackson tonight.

GENERALS RECAP: 1B Ji-Man Choi hit a 2-run home run in the bottom of the 2nd innings, but the lead didn’t last long as the Lookouts scored 4 runs in the top of third inning in a 4-2 Jackson loss vs. Chattanooga. Choi (1×4, R, HR, 2 RBI), DH James Jones (1×4), RF Julio Morban (1×4), C Michael Dowd and 2B Jack Marder each recorded 1 of the Generals 6 hits, but Choi was the only player with an extra-base hit. Start Roenis Elias (5.1,6,4,1,3,3) recored his 6th loss of the season, allowing 4 runs (1 ER) on 6 hits in 5.1 innings. RH Tyler Burgoon (1.2,1,0,0,0,2) and RH Andrew Kittredge (2.0,0,0,0,1,2) combined to strikeout out 4 batters in 3.2 innings in relief.

YOU ALREADY KNOW… that former General Kyle Seager (1×4) extended his hit streak to 11 games with a single to right field in the 7th inning last night vs. Yankees. but, DID YOU KNOW?…that today the Mariners took Kyle’s brother Justin Seager (UNC Charlotte first baseman) in the 12th round of the draft. He’ll be 3rd Seager brother in pro ball.

NEWS & NOTES: 25 of first 57 games have been 1-run games (8-17) which is the most in all of minors…34 of 56 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (10-24) and 6 have been extra-inning games (2-4)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 14-8.
• BANTZ MAKES MLB DEBUT…Former General Brandon Bantz is batting ninth and catching today for the Mariners.
• TODAY’S TRANSACTIONS: None
• The Seattle Generals…their are currently 5 players on the Mariners active roster that were members of the 2012 Jackson Generals (INF Nick Franklin, C Jesus Sucre, C Brandon Bantz, RHP Carter Capps and RHP Yoervis Medina). In total, six 2012 Generals have made their MLB debuts.
• RHP Carson Smith held opponents scoreless over his last 10.0 innings (10 G), while not allowing an earned run in his last 13.0 innings in relief. After allowing 2 runs in back-to-back outings April 17 and 19, Smith has lowered his season ERA from 8.44 to 2.45. During this 11 game span, he has limited opponent to a .140 (6×43), while walking 1 and striking out 18. Smith has struck out at least 1 batter in each of his 18 appearances this season (26).
• LHP Nick Hill has allowed only 3 runs in his last 25.0 innings (1.08 ERA). Overall this season he has limited opponents to a .200 (18×90) average, while walking 11 and striking out 19.
• RHP Stephen Kohlscheen allowed a run in the 5th inning on June 4 vs. Tennessee, snapping his scoreless innings streak at 13.1 innings (8 G) He has allowed only 2 earned runs in his last 22 innings. During this stretch he limited opponent to a .159 average, while walking 4 and striking out 27.
• RHP Taijuan Walker allowed 13 earned runs over his last 5 starts (28.0 innings), after allowing only 2 earned runs in his previous 5 starts (6 R) from April 10-May 1. Overall this season, he is 3-6 with a 2.67 ERA (19 ER, 57.0 IP) in 10 starts. He has limited opponents to a .202 (46×228) average, while walking 29 and striking out 68.
• We Gotcha!!…Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 56.9% of base stealers (29 CS, 51 Att). The next closest is Jacksonville which is throwing out 36.7% of base runners.

OF James Jones talks about the doubleheader sweep yesterday against the Smokies, his strange home run on Tuesday night, growing up in Brooklyn as well as his draft day experience.

Game #57: Jackson Generals (SEA) (25-31) vs. Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD) (29-31)
Site: The Ballpark at Jackson – Jackson, Tenn
Time: 7:05 a.m. (CT)
Promotions: Taijuan Walker Replica Jersey Giveaway
Pitching Match-up: LHP Roenis Elias (2-5, 3.21) vs. RHP Zach Lee (4-3, 2.62)
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 begin a 5-game series at The Ballpark at Jackson tonight against the Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD).This is the first of two visits to Jackson for the Lookouts…Jackson took 3 of 5 from the Lookouts in Chattanooga April 25-29. The North Division rivals will meet 20 times this season…24-year-old left-hander Roenis Elias makes his 11th start for the Generals in the opener of the series vs. Chattanooga. This is his 45th  overall start in his pro career. Jackson is 3-7 in his starts this season despite his 3.21 ERA in those games.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals stopped a 5-game losing streak against the Smokies Thursday with a doubleheader sweep. The Generals shutout Tennessee in game one, 5-0 and hung on for a 2-1 win in game two. The Generals held the Smokies scoreless for 12.1 innings in the double dip and it was their first doubleheader sweep of the season. The Generals finished off the five-game series at Tennessee with a 2-3 record. LH Anthony Fernandez (3-1) picked up the win in game one as Jackson scored all 5 runs in each of the first 3 innings including a 2-run home run from SS Gabriel Noriega. In game two the Generals scored 2 runs in the 3rd and coasted for the win using relievers RH Moises Hernandez LH Kyle Hunter (W, 1-0) and RH Carson Smith (S, 5).

YOU ALREADY KNOW… that the Generals swept a doubleheader from the Tennessee Smokies at Smokies Park yesterday. but, DID YOU KNOW?…that it was the first doubleheader sweep for the franchise as the Generals. The last doubleheader sweep was on 8/21/10 as the Diamond Jaxx won 6-5 and 6-5 over Jacksonville at The Ballpark in Jackson. The last time the franchise had a doubleheader sweep on the road was 8/4/09 as the Diamond Jaxx won 10-5 and 6-3 at Chattanooga.

NEWS & NOTES: 25 of first 56 games have been 1-run games (8-17) which is the most in all of minors…33 of 56 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (10-23) and 6 have been extra-inning games (2-4)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 14-8.
• TODAY’S TRANSACTIONS: RHP Stephen Shackleford added from A+ High Desert.
• The Seattle Generals…their are currently 5 players on the Mariners active roster that were members of the 2012 Jackson Generals (INF Nick Franklin, C Jesus Sucre, C Brandon Bantz, RHP Carter Capps and RHP Yoervis Medina). In total, six 2012 Generals have made their MLB debuts.
• SS Gabriel Noriega had his 8-game hitting streak come to an end in game 2 yesterday. During the streak he batted .345 (10×29) with 2 2B 1 home run and 4 RBI and 4 multi-hit games in the streak
• OF Julio Morban has hit safely in 7 his last 9 games, batting .407 (11×27) with 1 run scored, 2 doubles and 1 RBI.
• After allowing 2 runs in his first relief outing on April 5, LH Nick Hill has allowed only 3 runs in his last 23.1 innings. Overall this season he has limited opponents to a .205 (17×83) average, while walking 11 and striking out 17.
• RH Stephen Kohlscheen allowed a run in the 5th inning on June 4 vs. Tennessee, snapping his scoreless innings streak at 13.1 innings (8 G) He has allowed only 2 earned runs in his last 22 innings. During this stretch he limited opponent to a .159 average, while walking 4 and striking out 27.
• RHP Taijuan Walker allowed 13 earned runs over his last 5 starts (28.0 innings), after allowing only 2 earned runs in his previous 5 starts (6 R) from April 10-May 1. Overall this season, he is 3-6 with a 2.67 ERA (19 ER, 57.0 IP) in 10 starts. He has limited opponents to a .202 (46×228) average, while walking 29 and striking out 68.
• We Gotcha!!…Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 56.0% of base stealers (28 CS, 50 Att). The next closest is Jacksonville which is throwing out 36.7% of base runners.

Game #55/56: Jackson Generals (SEA) (23-31) at Tennessee Smokies (CHC) (31-26)
Site: Smokies Park – Kodak, TN
Time: 11:00 a.m. (CT)
Pitching Match-up:
Game 1: LHP Anthony Fernandez (2-1, 6.83) vs. RHP Alberto Cabrera (5-2, 3.70)
Game 2: RHP Andrew Kittredge (0-0, 6.00) vs. LHP Eric Jokisch (4-4, 4.05)
Radio: Pregame Show (10:45) 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 will wrap up their 5-game series against the Smokies with its 2nd doubleheader in 4 days…the Generals are 1-7 against the Smokies this season after going 17-7 against the Smokies in 2012. 22-year-old Anthony Fernandez makes his 7th start of the year at Tennessee in game 1 of the doubleheader. In 2 career starts against Tennessee Fernandez has no record and an 8.00 ERA. Fernandez took a no decision against the Smokies at home back on May 16th. In game 2 the Generals will ask 23-year-old Andrew Kittredge to make a start out of the bullpen. This is his 2nd career start after making his 1st for AAA Tacoma on 4/25 at Las Vegas.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals held a 6-4 lead after 4 innings, but allowed 1 run in the 5th and 3 more in the bottom of the 7th inning as Jackson lost to Tennessee 8-6 on Tuesday night. The loss was Jackson’s 5th straight. Starter Chance Ruffin (4.0,7,4,4,3,1,HR) allowed all 4 runs in the 2nd inning, including a 2-out 2-run home run, but didn’t figure into the decision. RH Stephen Kohlsceen (2.0,3,1,1,1,2,HR) allowed a solo home run in the 5th inning, while RH Tyler Burgoon (0.2,4,3,3,0,1) picked up his 2nd loss of the season after allowing 3 runs in the 7th innings. LH Nick Hill (1.0,1,0,0,0,1) allowed one of 2 inherited runners to score, while RH Carson Smith (0.1,0,0,0,0,1) struck out the only batter faced to close out the game. 3B Leury Bonilla recorded the team’s only multi-hit game, while LF James Jones (1×4, 2 R, HR, 3 RBI, BB), 2B Jack Marder (1×4, R, 2B, RBI) and RF Julio Morbon (1×3, RBI, BB) combined to drive in 4 runs for the Generals.

YOU ALREADY KNOW… that 2011 General and current Mariners 3B Kyle Seager hit the 1st grand slam of his career to right-center field in the 14th inning of the M’s 7-5 loss to the White Sox in 16 innings yesterday. but, DID YOU KNOW?…that Seager is the first person in MLB history to hit a game-tying grand slam in extra innings, according to Elias.

NEWS & NOTES: 24 of first 54 games have been 1-run games (7-17) which is the most in all of minors…32 of 54 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (9-23) and 6 have been extra-inning games (2-4)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 13-8.
• The Seattle Generals…there are currently 5 players on the Mariners active roster that were members of the 2012 Jackson Generals (INF Nick Franklin, C Jesus Sucre, C Brandon Bantz, RHP Carter Capps and RHP Yoervis Medina). In total, six 2012 Generals have made their MLB debuts.
• SS Gabriel Noriega currently has a 7-game hitting streak, batting .345 (10×29) with 2 2B and 2 RBI and 3 multi-hit games in the streak
• OF Julio Morban has hit safely in 6 his last 7 games, batting .407 (11×27) with 1 run scored, 2 doubles and 1 RBI.
• After allowing 2 runs in his first relief outing on April 5, LH Nick Hill has allowed only 3 runs in his last 21.1 innings. Overall this season he has limited opponents to a .205 (17×83) average, while walking 11 and striking out 17.
• RH Stephen Kohlscheen allowed a run in the 5th inning on June 4 vs. Tennessee, snapping his scoreless innings streak at 13.1 innings (8 G) He has allowed only 2 earned runs in his last 22 innings. During this stretch he limited opponent to a .159 average, while walking 4 and striking out 27.
• LH Kyle Hunter has not allowed a run in his last 8.2 innings in relief (4 G). During this stretch he has limited opponents to a .133 (4×30) average, while walking 3 and striking out 10.
• RHP Taijuan Walker allowed 13 earned runs over his last 5 starts (28.0 innings), after allowing only 2 earned runs in his previous 5 starts (6 R) from April 10-May 1. Overall this season, he is 3-6 with a 2.67 ERA (19 ER, 57.0 IP) in 10 starts. He has limited opponents to a .202 (46×228) average, while walking 29 and striking out 68.
• We Gotcha!!…Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 55.1% of base stealers (27 CS, 49 Att). The next closest is Jacksonville which is throwing out 35.4% of base runners.

Game #55: Jackson Generals (SEA) (23-31) at Tennessee Smokies (CHC) (31-26)
Site: Smokies Park – Kodak, TN
Time: 6:15 p.m. (CT)
Pitching Match-up: LHP Anthony Fernandez (2-1, 6.83) vs. RHP Alberto Cabrera (5-2, 3.70)
Radio: Pregame Show (6:00) 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 will try to stop a season-long 5-game losing skid tonight in game #4 of the 5-game road series at Tennessee…the Generals had 2 games cancelled in the last series at home vs. Huntsville (1-2)…the Generals are 1-6 against the Smokies this season after going 17-7 against the Smokies in 2012. 22-year-old Anthony Fernandez makes his 7th start of the year at Tennessee in game 4 of the series. In 2 career starts against Tennessee Fernandez has no record and an 8.00 ERA. Fernandez took a no decision against the Smokies at home back on May 16th.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals held a 6-4 lead after 4 innings, but allowed 1 run in the 5th and 3 more in the bottom of the 7th inning as Jackson lost to Tennessee 8-6 on Tuesday night. The loss was Jackson’s 5th straight. Starter Chance Ruffin (4.0,7,4,4,3,1,HR) allowed all 4 runs in the 2nd inning, including a 2-out 2-run home run, but didn’t figure into the decision. RH Stephen Kohlsceen (2.0,3,1,1,1,2,HR) allowed a solo home run in the 5th inning, while RH Tyler Burgoon (0.2,4,3,3,0,1) picked up his 2nd loss of the season after allowing 3 runs in the 7th innings. LH Nick Hill (1.0,1,0,0,0,1) allowed one of 2 inherited runners to score, while RH Carson Smith (0.1,0,0,0,0,1) struck out the only batter faced to close out the game. 3B Leury Bonilla recorded the team’s only multi-hit game, while LF James Jones (1×4, 2 R, HR, 3 RBI, BB), 2B Jack Marder (1×4, R, 2B, RBI) and RF Julio Morbon (1×3, RBI, BB) combined to drive in 4 runs for the Generals.

YOU ALREADY KNOW… that 2013 Jackson catcher Brandon Bantz was promoted to Seattle today but, DID YOU KNOW?…that Bantz is the second member of the 2013 Generals to get promoted to Seattle this season. The other was former Jackson starter Hector Noesi who is now a long reliever for the Mariners.

NEWS & NOTES: 24 of first 54 games have been 1-run games (7-17) which is the most in all of minors…32 of 54 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (9-23) and 6 have been extra-inning games (2-4)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 13-8.
• The Seattle Generals…there are currently 5 players on the Mariners active roster that were members of the 2012 Jackson Generals (INF Nick Franklin, C Jesus Sucre, C Brandon Bantz, RHP Carter Capps and RHP Yoervis Medina). In total, six 2012 Generals have made their MLB debuts.
• OF Julio Morban has hit safely in 6 his last 7 games, batting .407 (11×27) with 1 run scored, 2 doubles and 1 RBI.
• After allowing 2 runs in his first relief outing on April 5, LH Nick Hill has allowed only 3 runs in his last 21.1 innings. Overall this season he has limited opponents to a .205 (17×83) average, while walking 11 and striking out 17.
• RH Stephen Kohlscheen allowed a run in the 5th inning on June 4 vs. Tennessee, snapping his scoreless inning streak at 13.0 games (8 G) He has allowed only 2 earned runs in his last 22.0 innings in relief. During this stretch he limited opponent to a .159 (13×82) average, while walking 4 and striking out 27. Since April 21, Kohlscheen has lowered his season ERA from 6.35 to 1.95 in 12 games in relief.
• LH Kyle Hunter has not allowed a run in his last 8.2 innings in relief (4 G). During this stretch he has limited opponents to a .133 (4×30) average, while walking 3 and striking out 10.
• RHP Taijuan Walker allowed 13 earned runs over his last 5 starts (28.0 innings), after allowing only 2 earned runs in his previous 5 starts (6 R) from April 10-May 1. Overall this season, he is 3-6 with a 2.67 ERA (19 ER, 57.0 IP) in 10 starts. He has limited opponents to a .202 (46×228) average, while walking 29 and striking out 68.
• We Gotcha!!…Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 55.1% of base stealers (27 CS, 49 Att). The next closest is Jacksonville which is throwing out 35.4% of base runners.

Game #54: Jackson Generals (SEA) (23-30) at Tennessee Smokies (CHC) (30-26)
Site: Smokies Park – Kodak, TN
Time: 6:15 p.m. (CT)
Pitching Match-up: RHP Chance Ruffin (2-2, 2.72) vs. RHP Yeiper Castillo (0-1, 4.66)
Radio: Pregame Show (6:00) 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 try to stop a 4-game losing skid tonight in game #3 of the 5-game road series at Tennessee…the Generals had 2 games cancelled in the last series at home vs. Huntsville (1-2)…the Generals are 1-6 against the Smokies this season after going 17-7 against the Smokies in 2012. 24-year-old Chance Ruffin makes his 10th career start and 10th of the season tonight. Ruffin finished up the month of May posting a 2.25 ERA striking out 23 and walking just 2.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals scored only 1 run and were swept in their doubleheader against the Tennessee Smokies on Monday. In game 1, the Generals were limited to 7 hits as Jackson was shutout 2-0 by Tennessee. The Generals 1-2-3 hitters in the lineup recorded 6 of the team’s 7 hits while recording both extra-base hits. RF Julio Morban (3×3, 2B) recorded his 3rd consecutive multi-hit game with his team-high 3 hits. SS Gabriel Noriega (2×4, 2B) recorded the team’s only other multi-hit game, while LF James Jones (1×4) and DH Michael Dowd (1×3) each recorded 1 hit. Starter Taijuan Walker (5.0,6,2,2,2,5) recorded his 6th loss of the season, allowing 2 runs on 6 hits in 5.0 innings. LH Kyle Huner (1.0,1,0,0,0,0) allowed 1 hit in a scoreless 6th inning. In game 2, 2B Patrick Brady drove in the Generals lone run in Jackson’s 7-1 loss to Tennessee. Brady (1×2, RBI, BB), SS Gabriel Noriega (1×4), C Michael Dowd (1×3, R) and 1B Steven Proscia (1×2, BB) each recorded 1 of Jackson’s 4 hits. Starter James Gillheeney (4.0,5,4,4,1,1,HR) recorded his first loss with Jackson, allowing 4 runs on 5 hits in 4.0 innings. RH Andrew Kittredge (1.0,3,1,1,1,1) and RH Moises Hernandez (1.0,2,2,2,1,1) combined to allow 3 runs over the last 2.0 innings.

YOU ALREADY KNOW… that 2012 General and current M’s reliever Yoervis Medina pitched 1.2 scoreless innings of relief last night in the M’s 4-2 win over the White Sox but, DID YOU KNOW?…that Medina has been one of Seattle’s top relievers this year posting a 3.18 ERA in 17 games. Medina has now stranded 12 of 15 inherited runners in his 17 appearances.

NEWS & NOTES: 24 of first 53 games have been 1-run games (7-17) which is the most in all of minors…31 of 53 games have been decided by 2-or-fewer runs (9-22) and 6 have been extra-inning games (2-4)…In games decided by 3+ runs the Generals are 13-8.
• The Seattle Generals…there are currently 4 players on the Mariners active roster that were members of the 2012 Jackson Generals (INF Nick Franklin, C Jesus Sucre, RHP Carter Capps and RHP Yoervis Medina). In total, five 2012 Generals have made their MLB debuts.
• OF Julio Morban has hit safely in 5 his last 6 games, batting .417 (10×24) with 1 run scored, 2 doubles and 1 RBI.
• After allowing 2 runs in his first relief outing on April 5, LH Nick Hill has allowed only 3 runs in his last 20.1 innings. Overall this season he has limited opponents to a .192 (14×73) average, while walking 10 and striking out 15.
• LH Kyle Hunter has not allowed a run in his last 8.2 innings in relief (4 G). During this stretch he has limited opponents to a .133 (4×30) average, while walking 3 and striking out 10.
• RH Stephen Kohlscheen has not allowed a run in his last 13.0 innings in relief (8 G). He has allowed only 1 run in his last 20.0 innings in relief. During this stretch he limited opponent to a .137 (10×73) average, while walking 3 and striking out 25. Since April 21, Kohlscheen has lowered his season ERA from 6.35 to 1.75 in 11 games in relief.
• RHP Taijuan Walker allowed 13 earned runs over his last 5 starts (28.0 innings), after allowing only 2 earned runs in his previous 5 starts (6 R) from April 10-May 1. Overall this season, he is 3-6 with a 2.67 ERA (19 ER, 57.0 IP) in 10 starts. He has limited opponents to a .202 (46×228) average, while walking 29 and striking out 68.
• We Gotcha!!…Jackson catchers lead the SL catching 56.3% of base stealers (27 CS, 48 Att). The next closest is Jacksonville which is throwing out 35.4% of base runners.