August 11, 2012

Football at Pringles Park…Who would of thunk it

While the Generals are on the road in Montgomery, for the first time in 15 years Pringles Park in Jackson hosted something besides baseball. The 2012 Sports Plus Jackson High School football jamboree was hosted Friday with 10 teams and 5 games being played. Over 7,100 fans poured into Pringles Park, the most ever for an event in the parks 15 year history.

Below are some pictures that give you a feel of how the field was presented. Big kudos go to head groundskeeper Marty Wallace for making this possible. The pictures are courtesy of the Jackson Sun, Dan Eason and Tabitha Hampton, Marty Wallace and Bradley Field.

If you want to read more about the event you can read the Jackson Sun’s recap by Brandon Shields.

The Generals return to Pringles Park for a double-header and the field should be in fine shape for it.

August 11, 2012

Generals Update (Saturday, August 11)

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (26-21, 68-49 at Montgomery Biscuits (TB) (26-22, 62-54)
Site: Riverwalk Stadium, Montgomery, Alabama
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: LHP Steve Garrison (5-3, 3.95) vs. RHP Matt Buschmann (5-7, 4.40)
Radio: NewsTalk 101.5 (pregame 6:50) / GAMEDAY AUDIO and TuneIn Radio App. is available
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Archived Generals Interviews: Generals YouTube
Game Information: | Game Notes 8-11 at Montgomery
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals

TODAY’S GAME: The Generals look to even the series tonight in game 4 of the 5-game set, trailing 2-1 at Montgomery (TB). The Generals trail Chattanooga by a 1/2 game in the SL North second half standings. Jackson is 9-10 against the Biscuits this season and 5-6 at Riverwalk Stadium this season. Of the final final 23 games, Jackson plays 11 at home and 12 on the road.

GENERALS RECAP: 2B Stefen Romero and RF Johermyn Chavez each homered as Jackson defeated Montgomery 4-2 on Friday night. Chavez (1×4, R, HR, 2 RBI) put Jackson up 2-0 in the top of the 2nd inning with his 5th home run of the season. The 2-run shot was his first since July 5th. Jackson logged their 96th homer of the season in the 5th on a solo shot from Romero (1×5, R, HR, RBI) that made it 4-1 Generals. It was Romero’s 9th Double-A homer and 20th overall this season. SS Brad Miller (2×5, R), 1B Rich Poythress (2×4, 2B, RBI) and C Jesus Sucre (2×4 R) each recorded 2 of the Generals 10 hits. Starter Brandon Maurer (3.2,3,1,1,4,3) left with a no decision, allowing 1 run on 3 hits in 3.2 innings. The Generals used relievers Jose Jimenez (1.1,2,1,1,0,3,HR), Jandy Sena (2.0,0,0,0,0,1), Logan Bawcom (1.2,2,0,0,2,4) and Yoervis Medina (0.1,0,0,0,0,0). Jimenez recorded his first win with Jackson this season, despite allowing a solo home run in the 5th inning, while Medina recorded the final out of the game for his 4th save.

FOR STARTERS: LH Steve Garrison (pictured right, Tim Eaveritt) makes his first Jackson start since June 26 at Pensacola. Garrison was promoted to Tacoma after 10 Jackson starts on July 1st. (5-3, 3.95). Garrison returned to Jackson on August 7th. With Tacoma, 1-4, 5.86 ERA in 7 starts.

OF NOTE: INF Rich Poythress has reached base safely in his last 14 games, batting .364 (16×44) with 8 runs scored, 2 doubles, 2 home runs, 6 RBI and 15 walks.
-> Former General pitcher Carter Capps made MLB debut last Friday, tossing 0.1 inning against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. He’s the 2nd player from 2011 draft to debut. Capps, 22, joins RHP Trevor Bauer (AZ) as only two from last year’s draft to have appeared in Majors.

BEST IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE: The Generals lead the league in ERA (3.26). The Generals position players also lead the league in total bases (1574), slugging percentage (.404) and home runs (96).

RECORD SETTING PACE: The Generals 68 wins is the fastest to that mark since 2005. The Generals are 2 games off the pace off of the 2005 Diamond Jaxx that won 83 games and 5 off the pace of the 1999 Diamond Jaxx that won a record 84 games. Last season the Generals won just 68 games and the most won since becoming at Mariners affiliate in 2006 was 75 that season.

#VIVALAROMERO: INF Stefen Romero has hit safely 32 of 39 games (w/AB) with 18 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .338 (51×151) with 27 runs scored, 12 doubles, 3 triple, 9 home runs and 39 RBI. Romero has hit safely in each of his last 6 games, batting .391 (9×23) with 7 runs scored, 4 home runs and 7 RBI.

FUNKY COLD MEDINA: RH Yoervis Medina has allowed 3 runs in his last 36.1 innings in relief (0.74 ERA). During this 24 game stretch has limited opponents to a .200 (25×125) average, while walking 13 and striking out 36.

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 26 games, the Generals have hit 28 home runs, including 9 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 96 homers this season. Mobile is 2nd with 85 long balls.

MILLER TIME: SS Brad Miller has hit safely in 14 of 17 games since his promotion to Jackson, batting .318 (21×66) with 10 runs scored, 1 double, 3 home runs and 7 RBI. He currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 50 multihit games this season, batting a combined .336 (160×476) with 99 runs scored, 34 doubles, 5 triples, 14 home runs and 63 RBI. His 160 hits are currently 2nd-most in the Minor Leagues this season, while 99 runs scored rank 4th.

August 10, 2012

Generals Update (Friday, August 10)

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (25-21, 67-49 at Montgomery Biscuits (TB) (26-21, 62-53)
Site: Riverwalk Stadium, Montgomery, Alabama
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: RHP Brandon Maurer (8-2, 3.38) vs. LHP C.J. Riefenhauser (0-0, 0.00)
Radio: WEB ONLY! (pregame 6:50) / GAMEDAY AUDIO and TuneIn Radio App. is available
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Archived Generals Interviews: Generals YouTube
Game Information: | Game Notes 8-10 at Montgomery
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals

TODAY’S GAME: Jackson looks to stop a 2-game losing skid tonight in the middle game of the 5-game series at Montgomery (TB). The Generals trail Chattanooga by a 1/2 game in the SL North second half standings. Jackson is 8-10 against the Biscuits this season and 4-6 at Riverwalk Stadium this season. Of the final final 24 games, Jackson plays 11 at home and 13 on the road.

GENERALS RECAP: SS Brad Miller and RF Johermyn Chavez (1×4, 3B, 2 RBI) each knocked in 2 runs, but it wasn’t enough as Jackson lost to Montgomery 6-4 on Thursday night at Riverwalk Stadium. The Biscuits broke a 4-4 tie with 2 runs in the 8th inning to win it. The Generals finished the night 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position with 10 runners left on base. Miller (2×5, R, HR, 2 RBI) hit his 3rd home run with Jackson, a 2-out, 2-run shot in the top of the 3rd inning. Reliever Yoervis Medina (1.0,3,2,2,0,1) took the loss allowing 2 runs on 3 hits in the 8th inning. Starter James Gillheeney (7.0,7,4,3,1,6,HR), in his 2012 Jackson debut logged a quality start, but didn’t figure into the decision. Gillheeney allowed 4 runs (3 ER) on 7 hits while striking out 6 in 7.0 innings.

FOR STARTERS: RH Brandon Maurer ranks 4th in the Southern League with a 3.38 ERA. He also leads the Generals in wins (8), strikeouts (112) and innings pitched (128.0). In 5 starts in July, Maurer was 3-0, with a 1.99 ERA (7 ER, 31.2 IP). Since June 1 he is 6-1 with a 2.70 ERA (23 ER, 76.2IP) win 9 qualitiy starts in 12 starts. During this stretch has lowered his season ERA from 4.38 to 3.38.

OF NOTE: INF Rich Poythress has reached base safely in his last 13 games, batting .350 (14×40) with 8 runs scored, 1 double, 2 home runs, 5 RBI and 15 walks.
-> Former General pitcher Carter Capps made MLB debut last Friday, tossing 0.1 inning against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. He’s the 2nd player from 2011 draft to debut. Capps, 22, joins RHP Trevor Bauer (AZ) as only two from last year’s draft to have appeared in Majors.

BEST IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE: The Generals lead the league in ERA (3.27). The Generals position players also lead the league in total bases (1556), slugging percentage (.403) and home runs (94).

RECORD SETTING PACE: The Generals 67 wins is the fastest to that mark since 2005. The Generals are 3 games off the pace off of the 2005 Diamond Jaxx that won 83 games and 5 off the pace of the 1999 Diamond Jaxx that won a record 84 games. Last season the Generals won just 68 games and the most won since becoming at Mariners affiliate in 2006 was 75 that season.

#VIVALAROMERO: INF Stefen Romero has hit safely 31 of 38 games (w/AB) with 18 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .342 (50×146) with 26 runs scored, 12 doubles, 3 triple, 8 home runs and 38 RBI. Romero has recorded an RBI in each of his last 4 games, batting .444 (8×18) with 6 runs scored, 3 home runs and 6 RBI.

FUNKY COLD MEDINA: Despite allowing 2 runs and taking the loss last night, RH Yoervis Medina has allowed 3 runs in his last 36.0 innings in relief (0.75 ERA). During this 23 game stretch has limited opponents to a .202 (25×124) average, while walking 13 and striking out 36.

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 25 games, the Generals have hit 26 home runs, including 8 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 93 homers this season. Mobile is 2nd with 84 long balls.

MILLER TIME: SS Brad Miller has hit safely in 13 of 16 games since his promotion to Jackson, batting .311 (19×61) with 9 runs scored, 1 double, 3 home runs and 7 RBI. He currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 49 multi-hit games this season, batting a combined .335 (158×471) with 98 runs scored, 34 doubles, 5 triples, 14 home runs and 63 RBI. His 158 hits are currently 2nd-most in the Minor Leagues this season, while 98 runs scored rank 4th.

August 9, 2012

Generals Update (Thursday, August 9)

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (25-20, 67-48 at Montgomery Biscuits (TB) (25-21, 61-53)
Site: Riverwalk Stadium, Montgomery, Alabama
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: LHP James Gillheeney vs. LHP Kyle Lobstein (6-6, 3.99)
Radio: NewsTalk 101.5 FM (pregame 6:50) / GAMEDAY AUDIO and TuneIn Radio App. is available
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Archived Generals Interviews: Generals YouTube
Game Information: | Game Notes 8-9 at Montgomery
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals

TODAY’S GAME: With the Generals trailing 1-0 in the series, tonight is game 2 of the 5-game road series at Montgomery (TB). The Generals trail Chattanooga by a 1/2 game in the SL North second half standings. Jackson is 8-8 against the Biscuits this season and 4-4 at Riverwalk Stadium this season. Of the final final 25 games, Jackson plays 11 at home and 14 on the road.

GENERALS RECAP: Pinch runner Brad Coon scored from second base on an infield hit by Brett Nomensen in the bottom of the 9th, giving Montgomery a 2-1 walkoff win. The Biscuits took the opener of the 5-game series, snapping Jackson’s 4-game win streak. 1B Rich Poythress (2×3, BB) and 2B Leury Bonilla (2×4) each led the Generals in hits as Jackson out-hit Montgomery 8-7. DH Joe Dunigan (1×3, RBI, BB) knocked in Jackson’s only run with a RBI single in the first inning. Starter Anthony Fernandez (6.0,3,1,1,2,4,HR) allowed a solo home run in the 4th inning, but left the game after 6.0 innings with a 1-1. RH Forrest Snow (1.0,3,0,0,0,0) allowed 3 hits in a scoreless 7th inning. LH Mauricio Robles (1.2,1,1,1,2,3) was charged with the loss after allowing a RBI single with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th inning.

FOR STARTERS: LH James Gillheeney (pictured right, John Shadrick) makes his first Jackson start of the year tonight. This is his 3rd stint with Jackson. At the end of last season Gillheeney made 7 starts for the Generals going 1-3, with a 5.49 ERA. In 2010, he was 1-2, with a 6.87 ERA in 4 starts for the Diamond Jaxx. With High Desert he was 8-4, with a 5.39 ERA in 23 starts and 120.1 innings pitched. He currently holds the the High Desert all-time career strike out record with 255. Gillheeney averaged more than a strikeout an inning over his professional career, recording 21 strikeouts in 3 starts for the Mavericks in 2010, 109 strikeouts in 107.2 innings in 2011 and has 121 strikeouts in 120.1 innings this season.

BEST IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE: The Generals 67 wins are the most in the Southern League. Jackson leads the league in ERA (3.25). The Generals position players also lead the league in total bases (1540), slugging percentage (.402) and home runs (93).

RECORD SETTING PACE: The Generals 67 wins is the fastest to that mark since 2005. The Generals are 3 games off the pace off of the 2005 Diamond Jaxx that won 83 games and 4 off the pace of the 1999 Diamond Jaxx that won a record 84 games. Last season the Generals won just 68 games and the most won since becoming at Mariners affiliate in 2006 was 75 that season.

FUNKY COLD MEDINA: RH Yoervis Medina has allowed 1 run in his last 35.0 innings in relief (0.26 ERA). During this 22 game stretch has limited opponents to a .193 (23×119) average, while walking 13 and striking out 35.

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 24 games, the Generals have hit 25 home runs, including 8 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 93 homers this season. Mobile is 2nd with 84 long balls.

MILLER TIME: SS Brad Miller has hit safely in 12 of 15 games since his promotion to Jackson, batting .304 (17×56) with 8 runs scored, 1 double, 2 home runs and 5 RBI. He currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 48 multi-hit games this season, batting a combined .335 (156×466) with 97 runs scored, 34 doubles, 5 triples, 13 home runs and 61 RBI. His 156 hits are currently 2nd-most in the Minor Leagues this season, while 97 runs scored rank 4th.

PAX IS BACK: In 7 starts since returning from the DL on July 3, LH James Paxton is 4-0 with a 2.60 ERA (11 ER, 38.0 IP). He has limited opponents to a .259 (36×139) average, while walking 12 and striking out 37.

August 8, 2012

Generals Update (Wednesday, August 8)

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (25-19, 67-47 at Montgomery Biscuits (TB) (24-21, 6-53)
Site: Riverwalk Stadium, Montgomery, Alabama
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: LHP Anthony Fernandez (4-1, 2.73) vs. RHP Merrill Kelly (6-2, 3.61)
Radio: NewsTalk 101.5 FM (pregame 6:50) / GAMEDAY AUDIO and TuneIn Radio App. is available
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Archived Generals Interviews: Generals YouTube
Game Information: | Game Notes 8-8 at Montgomery
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals

Lineup will be posted on the Generals Blog

TODAY’S GAME: The Generals begin a 5-game road series tonight at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, against the Biscuits (TB). Jackson is riding a 4-game win streak into the series. The Generals trail Chattanooga by 1/2 game in the SL North second half standings. Jackson is 8-8 against the Biscuits this season and 4-4 at Riverwalk Stadium this season.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals won their 4th straight Tuesday over the Smokies at Pringles Park, 10-4. The Generals finished the 24-game season series with Tennessee, going 17-7. Jackson took advantage of 11 walks dished out by Smokies pitching which matched a season high. The Generals (25-19, 67-47) are back to 20-games over .500 on the year. Trailing 1-0 in the 1st inning the Generals sent 11 batters to the plate. With the bases loaded and no outs, Joe Dunigan (1×5, 3 RBI) lined a 2-RBI single to right Rich Poythress (pictured right, Adam Brimer) (.299 AVG) followed with a 3-run shot over the left field wall, his 3rd homer of the year. Jesus Sucre (4×5, 3 R) and Nate Tenbrink hit back-to-back doubles with Sucre scoring to make the score 6-1 Jackson. Tennessee scored one run in the 5th inning after a lead-off triple by Matt Cerda. Jackson answered with 2 runs of their own in the bottom of the 5th. Stefen Romero was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, and Joe Dunigan added his third RBI on a ground out. Both teams scored 2 runs in the 6th inning to set the final score of 10-4 Jackson. LH James Paxton earned his 7th win of the season after 5 2/3 innings of work. Paxton (7-3, 3.31) allowed 4 earned runs on 7 hits and 3 walks while striking out 5.

FOR STARTERS: In 8 starts since being promoted for High Desert to Jackson, today’s starter LH Anthony Fernandez is 4-1 with a 2.73 ERA (16 ER, 52.2 IP).

RECORD SETTING PACE: The Generals 67 wins is the fastest to that mark since 2005. The Generals are 2 games off the pace off of the 2005 Diamond Jaxx that won 83 games and 4 off the pace of the 1999 Diamond Jaxx that won a record 84 games. Last season the Generals won just 68 games and the most won since becoming at Mariners affiliate in 2006, was 75, in 2006.

BEST IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE: The Generals 67 wins are the most in the Southern League by 7 games. Jackson leads the league in ERA (3.26). The Generals position players also lead the league in total bases (1531), slugging percentage (.403) and home runs (93). Jackson also ranks 2nd in the league with a .261 batting average.

#VIVA LA ROMERO: INF Stefen Romero has hit in 4 straight games and homered in 3 of 4. He has hit safely 31 of 39 games (w/AB) with 17 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .342 (50×146) with 26 runs scored, 12 doubles, 3 triple, 8 home runs and 38 RBI. In total this season Romero has a .350 average, with 19 home runs and 89 RBI split between High Desert and Jackson.

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 23 games, the Generals have hit 25 home runs, including 8 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 93 homers this season. Mobile is 2nd with 84 long balls.

MILLER TIME: SS Brad Miller has hit safely in 11 of 14 games since his promotion to Jackson including the game winner on Sunday, batting .308 (16×52) with 8 runs scored, 1 double, 2 home runs and 5 RBI. He currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 48 multi-hit games this season, batting a combined .335 (155×462) with 97 runs scored, 34 doubles, 5 triples, 13 home runs and 61 RBI. His 155 hits are currently 2nd-most in the Minor Leagues this season, while 97 runs scored rank 3rd.

FROM PRINGLES PARK TO YANKEE STADIUM: RH Carter Capps made his MLB debut for the Mariners on Friday night at Yankee Stadium (0.1 IP (H, BB, sac bunt)…both runners he left scored). With MLB debut became 2nd player from 2011 draft to play in MLB (Bauer).

MAURER POWER: RH Brandon Maurer ranks 4th in the Southern League with a 3.38 ERA. He also leads the Generals in wins (8), strikeouts (112) and innings pitched (128.0). In 5 starts in July, Maurer was 3-0, with a 1.99 ERA (7 ER, 31.2 IP). Since June 1 he is 6-1 with a 2.70 ERA (23 ER, 76.2IP) win 9 qualitiy starts in 12 starts. During this stretch has lowered his season ERA from 4.38 to 3.38.

August 7, 2012

Generals Update (Tuesday, August 7)

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (24-19, 66-47 vs. Tennessee Smokies (CHC) (20-24, 55-59)
Site: Pringles Park, Jackson, Tenn
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: LHP James Paxton (6-3, 3.09) vs. RHP Jake Brigham (0-1, 6.00)
Promotions: Two for Tuesday (buy one, get one free on select concession items)
Radio: NewsTalk 101.5 FM (pregame 6:50) / GAMEDAY AUDIO and TuneIn Radio App. is available
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Archived Generals Interviews: Generals YouTube
Game Information: | Game Notes 8-7 vs Tennessee
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals

TODAY’S GAME: The Generals look for their 4th straight win tonight in the series finale vs. the Smokies, having already won the series (3 of 4). The Generals lead the season series, 16-7. Jackson trails the 1st place Chattanooga Lookouts by a 1/2 game in the SL North second half standings.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals won their 3rd straight game and won the series against Tennessee Monday, 7-6. The win snapped a 3 series losing streak. The Generals have won each of the last 3 games by 1 run. The Generals batted 9 in the 4th inning and took a commanding 6-1 lead. During the inning Rich Poythress belted a 2-run homer, his 2nd of the season and first since April 19. Leury Bonilla picked up an RBI single and Francisco Martinez plated 2 runs with a single. Justin Bour blasted a 3-run homer against Generals reliever Moises Hernandez in the top of the 5th inning, immediately cutting the lead to 6-4. Stefen Romero homered for the 3rd straight game in the bottom of the inning – a solo shot giving Jackson a 7-4 lead. Romero has 8 Jackson homers and 19 overall this season. In the 9th, the Smokies got a 2-run home run from Junior Lake against Jackson closer Logan Bawcom (pictured right, Chattanooga Lookouts). The homer trimmed the lead to the final score of 7-6. Starter Taijuan Walker took a no decision and left after 4.0 innings and 75 pitches. Walker allowed a run on 4 hits, walking 2 and striking out 3. Reliever Jandy Sena (2-2) earned the win logging 1.2 scoreless innings pitched. Bawcom surrendered 2 runs on 2 hits, walking 2, but earned his first Jackson save. Romero was 2-for-4 with 2 runs and the homer Monday and Chih-Hsien Chiang was 2-for-4 with a run.

FOR STARTERS: Today’s starter, LH James Paxton is 3-0 with a 1.95 ERA (7 ER, 32.1 IP) since coming off the DL. He has limited opponents to a .269 (32×119) average, while walking 9 and striking out 32.

RECORD SETTING PACE: The Generals 66 wins is the fastest to that mark since 2005. The Generals are 5 games off the pace off of the 2005 Diamond Jaxx that won 83 games and 6 off the pace of the 1999 Diamond Jaxx that won a record 84 games. Last season the Generals won just 68 games and the most won since becoming at Mariners affiliate in 2006, was 75, in 2006.

#VIVA LA ROMERO: INF Stefen Romero has homered in 3 straight games. He has hit safely 30 of 38 games (w/AB) with 17 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .343 (49×143) with 25 runs scored, 12 doubles, 3 triple, 8 home runs and 36 RBI. In total this season Romero has a .351 average, with 19 home runs and 87 RBI split between High Desert and Jackson.

FUNKY COLD MEDINA: RH Yoervis Medina has allowed 1 run in his last 35.0 innings in relief (0.26 ERA). During this 22 game stretch has limited opponents to a .193 (23×119) average, while walking 13 and striking out 35.

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 22 games, the Generals have hit 24 home runs, including 8 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 92 homers this season. Mobile is 2nd with 83 long balls.

MILLER TIME: SS Brad Miller has hit safely in 10 of 13 games since his promotion to Jackson including the game winner on Sunday, batting .306 (15×49) with 7 runs scored, 1 double, 2 home runs and 4 RBI. He currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 48 multi-hit games this season, batting a combined .335 (154×459) with 96 runs scored, 34 doubles, 5 triples, 13 home runs and 60 RBI. His 154 hits are currently 2nd-most in the Minor Leagues this season, while 96 runs scored rank T3rd.

August 6, 2012

Generals Update (Monday, August 6)

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (23-19, 65-47 vs. Tennessee Smokies (CHC) (20-23, 55-58)
Site: Pringles Park, Jackson, Tenn
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: RHP Taijuan Walker (7-6, 4.12) vs. RHP Lendy Castillo (0-0, 0.00 MLB Rehab)
Radio: NewsTalk 101.5 FM (pregame 6:50) / GAMEDAY AUDIO and TuneIn Radio App. is available
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Archived Generals Interviews: Generals YouTube
Game Information: |
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals

TODAY’S GAME: The Generals and Smokies meet for the 23rd time this season tonight in game 4 of the 5-game series that Jackson leads 2-1. The Generals lead the season series, 15-7. Jackson trails the 1st place Chattanooga Lookouts by 1 1/2 games in the SL North second half standings.

GENERALS RECAP: Brad Miller brought in Kalian Sams with a single to right in the bottom of the 9th inning Sunday, giving Jackson a 5-4 walkoff win over the Tennessee Smokies. The Generals took a 2-1 series edge with the win at Pringles Park. The Smokies scored single runs in the 1st, 2nd and 4th innings to put the Generals in an early 3-0 deficit. Stefen Romero led off the bottom of the 4th with a solo homer to center. The blast was Romero’s 7th in Double-A and his 2nd in as many games. Jackson followed with subsequent singles by Joe Dunigan, Rich Poythress, and Chih-Hsien Chiang with Dunigan and Poythress plating 2 more runs in the inning. Jackson took a 4-3 lead in the 6th inning when Poythress was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. Tennessee tied it back up on a throwing error in the 7th inning. The game remained knotted at 4 until the bottom of the 9th inning. Kalian Sams led-off with a single and advanced to second base on a sacrifice bunt by Nate Tenbrink. Brad Miller came to the plate with two outs and delivered a single to right. Sams scored on a play at the plate to give the Generals the 5-4 victory. The walk-off victory was Jackson’s first since June 1. RH Brandon Maurer logged a quality start for Jackson, allowing 3 earned runs in 6-2/3 innings. Maurer struck out 9, allowed 7 hits and 4 total runs in the game. Reliever Logan Bawcom (4-3, 2.39) earned his 1st win for Jackson after pitching a scoreless, one-hit 9yh inning. Rich Poythress and Kalian Sams were each 2-for-3 with a run scored.

FOR STARTERS: Today’s starter RH Taijuan Walker (pictured right, John Shadrick) is 2-0 with a 2.00 ERA (4 ER, 18.0 IP) over his last 3 starts. During this stretch he has limited opponents to a .212 (14×66) batting average, while walking 3 and striking out 14.

FUNKY COLD MEDINA: RH Yoervis Medina has allowed 1 run in his last 35.0 innings in relief (0.25 ERA). During this 22 game stretch has limited opponents to a .192 (23×120) average, while walking 13 and striking out 35.

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 21 games, the Generals have hit 22 home runs, including 7 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 90 homers this season.

MILLER TIME: SS Brad Miller has hit safely in 10 of 12 games since his promotion to Jackson including the game winner on Sunday, batting .326 (15×46) with 7 runs scored, 1 double, 2 home runs and 4 RBI. He currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 48 multi-hit games this season, batting a combined .338 (154×456) with 96 runs scored, 34 doubles, 5 triples, 13 home runs and 60 RBI. His 154 hits are currently 2nd-most in the Minor Leagues this season, while 96 runs scored rank T3rd.

BEING HEALTHY MATTERS: LH James Paxton is 3-0 with a 1.95 ERA (7 ER, 32.1 IP). He has limited opponents to a .269 (32×119) average, while walking 9 and striking out 32.

MAURER POWER: Today’s starter RH Brandon Maurer ranks 4th in the Southern League with a 3.38 ERA. He also leads the Generals in wins (8), strikeouts (112) and innings pitched (128.0). In 5 starts in July, Maurer was 3-0, with a 1.99 ERA (7 ER, 31.2 IP). Since June 1 he is 6-1 with a 2.72 ERA (23 ER, 76.2 IP) in 11 starts. During this stretch has lowered his season ERA from 4.38 to 3.34.

BEST IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE: The Generals 65 wins are the most in the Southern League. Jackson leads the league in ERA (3.23). The Generals position players also lead the league in total bases (1486), slugging percentage (.402) and home runs (89).

RECORD SETTING PACE: The Generals 65 wins is the fastest to that mark since 2005. The Generals are 6 games off the pace off of the 2005 Diamond Jaxx that won 83 games and 7 off the pace of the 1999 Diamond Jaxx that won a record 84 games.

VIVA LA ROMERO: INF Stefen Romero has hit safely 29 of 36 games (w/AB) with 17 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .338 (47×139) with 23 runs scored, 12 doubles, 3 triple, 7 home runs and 35 RBI.

FERNANDEZ MANIA RETURNS: In 8 starts since being promoted for High Desert to Jackson, Anthony Fernandez is 4-1 with a 2.73 ERA (16 ER, 52.2 IP).

MARINERS FUTURE IN JACKSON: With the addition of Brad Miller, the Generals roster currently contains 11 of the top 30 prospects in the Seattle Mariners organization, according to Baseball America, including 3 of the top 6. P Taijuan Walker (1), P James Paxton (3), INF Francisco Martinez (6), INF Brad Miller (11), P Carter Capps (16), P Forrest Snow (19), P Brandon Maurer (21), OF Chih-Hsien Chiang (24), P Mauricio Robles (26), OF Johermyn Chavez (28), INF Rich Poythress (29).

August 5, 2012

Generals Update (Sunday, August 5)

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (22-19, 64-47 vs. Tennessee Smokies (CHC) (20-22, 55-57)
Site: Pringles Park, Jackson, Tenn
Time: 6:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: RHP Brandon Maurer (8-2, 3.34) vs. LHP Eric Jokisch (7-2, 2.99)
Promotions: Church Bulletin Sunday
Radio: NewsTalk 101.5 FM (pregame 5:50) / GAMEDAY AUDIO and TuneIn Radio App. is available
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Archived Generals Interviews: Generals YouTube
Game Information: | Game Notes 8-5 vs Tennessee
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals

TODAY’S GAME: The Generals and Smokies meet for the 22nd time this season tonight in game 3 of the 5-game series that is tied 1-1. The Generals lead the season series, 14-7. Jackson trails the 1st place Chattanooga Lookouts by 1 1/2 games in the SL North second half standings.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals split a double-header with Tennessee on Saturday night, dropping game one 6-5 and winning game two 8-7. In his 2nd start since coming off the DL, Matt Fox (4.0,5,3,3,1,0) allowed 3 runs on 5 hits in 4.0 innings, but didn’t figure into the decision. LH Jose Jimenez (3.0,3,3,2,1,2,HR) recorded the loss, allowing 3 runs (2 ER) on 3 hits in 3.0 innings in relief. 2B Stefen Romero (2×4, 3B, RBI) recorded the Generals only multi-hit game, going 2×4, with a RBI triple. DH Joe Dunigan (1×4, R, HR, RBI) hit his league-leading 22nd home run of the season with a lead off homer in the 6th, while CF Denny Almonte hit his 10th home run with a solo shot in the 4th inning. In game 2, Forrest Snow (2.0,2,4,4,3,3)earned his 2nd win with the Generals, allowing 4 runs on 2 hits in 2.0 innings in relief. RH Yoervis Medina (0.1,1,0,0,0,1) allowed 1 hits before striking out a batter to record the final out of the game and pick up his 3rd save. LH Mauricio Robles (2.2,3,1,1,3,1) made his first start since joining the Generals, allowed 1 run on 3 hits in 2.2 innings, but didn’t figure into the decision. 2B Stefen Romero (2×3, 2 R, HR, RBI, BB), C Jesus Sucre (2×4, R, RBI) and 3B Leury Bonilla (2×3, R, RBI, RBI) each recorded 2 of the Generals 9 hits.

FOR STARTERS: Today’s starter RH Brandon Maurer (pictured right) ranks 4th in the Southern League with a 3.34 ERA. He also leads the Generals in wins (8), strikeouts (103) and innings pitched (121.1). In 5 starts in July, Maurer is 3-0, with a 1.99 ERA (7 ER, 31.2 IP). Since June 1 he is 6-1 with a 2.57 ERA (20 ER, 70.0 IP) in 11 starts. During this stretch has lowered his season ERA from 4.38 to 3.34.

FUNKY COLD MEDINA: RH Yoervis Medina has allowed 1 run in his last 33.2 innings in relief (0.27 ERA). During this 21 game stretch has limited opponents to a .200 (23×115) average, while walking 12 and striking out 35.

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 20 games, the Generals have hit 21 home runs, including 7 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 89 homers this season.

MILLER TIME: SS Brad Miller has hit safely in 9 of 11 games since his promotion to Jackson, batting .341 (14×41) with 7 runs scored, 1 double, 2 home runs and 3 RBI. He currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 48 multi-hit games this season, batting a combined .339 (153×451) with 96 runs scored, 34 doubles, 5 triples, 13 home runs and 59 RBI. His 153 hits are currently 2nd-most in the Minor Leagues this season, while 96 runs scored rank T3rd. In 8 starts since being promoted for High Desert to Jackson.

BEING HEALTHY MATTERS: LH James Paxton is 3-0 with a 1.95 ERA (7 ER, 32.1 IP). He has limited opponents to a .269 (32×119) average, while walking 9 and striking out 32.

BEST IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE: The Generals 64 wins are the most in the Southern League. Jackson leads the league in ERA (3.23). The Generals position players also lead the league in total bases (1486), slugging percentage (.402) and home runs (89).

RECORD SETTING PACE: The Generals 64 wins is the fastest to that mark since 2005. The Generals are 6 games off the pace off of the 2005 Diamond Jaxx that won 83 games and 7 off the pace of the 1999 Diamond Jaxx that won a record 84 games.

VIVA LA ROMERO: INF Stefen Romero has hit safely 28 of 35 games (w/AB) with 17 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .328 (46×135) with 22 runs scored, 12 doubles, 3 triple, 6 home runs and 34 RBI.

FERNANDEZ MANIA RETURNS: In 8 starts since being promoted for High Desert to Jackson, Anthony Fernandez is 4-1 with a 2.73 ERA (16 ER, 52.2 IP).

August 3, 2012

Generals Update (Friday, August 3)

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (21-18, 63-46 vs. Tennessee Smokies (CHC) (19-21, 54-56)
Site: Pringles Park, Jackson, Tenn
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: RHP Matt Fox (0-1, 4.50) vs. RHP Nick Struck (11-10, 3.71)
Radio: NewsTalk 101.5 FM (pregame 6:50) / GAMEDAY AUDIO and TuneIn Radio App. is available
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Archived Generals Interviews: Generals YouTube
Game Information: | Game Notes 8-3 vs Tennessee
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals

TODAY’S GAME: The Generals open a 5-game series tonight at Pringles Park against the Tennessee Smokies (CHC). This is the final series against Tennessee in 2012. The two teams meet 24 times this season and Jackson currently leads the season series, 13-6.

GENERALS RECAP: After the Generals took a 3-1 lead in the top of the 11th inning, Birmingham scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 11th and walked off with a 4-3 victory on Thursday night. The Generals dropped their 3rd straight series as Birmingham won 3 of 5. The loss dropped the Generals to 3-9 in extra inning affairs. Jackson remains 1.5 games out of 1st in the SL North 2nd half standings. Nate Tenbrink (1×5, R, HR, RBI) hit the 4th pitch of the game from Birmingham pitcher Nick McCully out of the ballpark giving Jackson a quick 1-0 edge in the first. It was the 2nd night in a row that Tenbrink hit a home run. In the bottom of the 10th inning, Logan Bawcom (2.0,0,0,0,4,2) walked the bases loaded, than retired the next 3 batters and got out of the jam. Bawcom walked 4 and struck out 2 in 2.0 scoreless innings in his debut with the Generals after being acquired by the Mariners on July 30 from the Dodgers. RF Chih-Hsien Chiang (1×4, 2 RBI, BB) put the Generals on top 3-1 in the top of the 11th inning with a 2-run single to right scoring pinch runner Stefen Romero and DH Joe Dunigan (1×5, R). With 2 runners on in the bottom of the 11th against reliever Moises Hernandez (0.2,3,3,3,2,0), Birmingham’s Jake Oester delivered an RBI single to trim the deficit to 3-2. The next batter, Miguel Gonzalez plated 2 with a single and the Barons walked off with the 4-3 win. Jackson starter Anthony Fernandez (6.0,2,1,1,1,2) allowed 1 run on 2 hits over 6.0 innings, striking out 2 and walking 1. RH Yoervis Medina (2.0,0,0,0,0,5) followed Fernandez by tossing 2.0 scoreless frames and striking out 5.

FERNANDEZ MANIA RETURNS: In 8 starts since being promoted for High Desert to Jackson, Anthony Fernandez (pictured right, Jesse Garrett) is 4-1 with a 2.73 ERA (16 ER, 52.2 IP).

BEING HEALTHY MATTERS: LH James Paxton is 3-0 with a 1.95 ERA (7 ER, 32.1 IP). He has limited opponents to a .269 (32×119) average, while walking 9 and striking out 32.

MILLER TIME: SS Brad Miller has hit safely in 7 of 9 games since his promotion to Jackson, batting .353 (12×34) with 4 runs scored, 1 double, 2 home runs and 3 RBI. He currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 48 multi-hit games this season, batting a combined .340 (151×444) with 93 runs scored, 34 doubles, 5 triples, 13 home runs and 59 RBI. His 151 hits are currently 2nd-most in the Minor Leagues this season, while 93 runs scored rank T3rd and his 34 doubles rank T8th.

CAPPS ACTIVATED BY MARINERS: RHP Carter Capps was promoted to Seattle yesterday after just 1 appearance with AAA Tacoma. . In 38 appearances with AA Jackson he went 2-3 with a Southern League-leading 19 saves and a 1.26 ERA (7 ER, 50.0 IP). The 6-5, 220-pound right-hander struck out 72 batters for a 12.96 K/9.0 IP ratio, and held opponents to a .212 (40×189) batting average. When he makes his Major League debut, Capps will become just the second player from the 2011 MLB draft to appear in a Major League game (Trevor Bauer, Arizona, 3rd overall).

“KISS IT GOODBYE”: Over the course of the last 18 games, the Generals have hit 18 home runs, including 6 multi-homer games. The Generals lead the league with 85 homers this season..

MEET THE NEW CLOSER: RH Yoervis Medina has allowed 1 run in his last 33.1 innings in relief (0.27 ERA). During this 20 game stretch has limited opponents to a .195 (22×113) average, while walking 12 and striking out 34.

BEST IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE: The Generals 63 wins are the most in the Southern League. Jackson leads the league in ERA (3.17). The Generals position players also lead the league in total bases (1455), slugging percentage (.399) and home runs (86)..

MAURER POWER: RH Brandon Maurer ranks 4th in the Southern League with a 3.34 ERA. He also leads the Generals in wins (8), strikeouts (103) and innings pitched (121.1). In 5 starts in July, Maurer is 3-0, with a 1.99 ERA (7 ER, 31.2 IP). Since June 1 he is 6-1 with a 2.57 ERA (20 ER, 70.0 IP) in 11 starts. During this stretch has lowered his season ERA from 4.38 to 3.34.

RECORD SETTING PACE: The Generals 63 wins is the fastest to that mark since 2005. The Generals are 5 games off the pace off of the 2005 Diamond Jaxx that won 83 games and 7 off the pace of the 1999 Diamond Jaxx that won a record 84 games.

VIVA LA ROMERO: INF Stefen Romero has hit safely 26 of 33 games (w/AB) with 15 multi-hit games with Jackson since his promotion, batting .328 (42×128) with 20 runs scored, 12Vdoubles, 2 triple, 5 home runs and 32 RBI.

August 2, 2012

Generals Update (Thursday, August 2)

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (21-17, 63-45 at Birmingham Barons (CHW) (18-21, 48-60)
Site: Regions Park, Birmingham, Alabama
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: LHP Anthony Fernandez (4-1, 2.89) vs. RHP Nick McCully (1-1, 6.50)
Radio: WEB ONLY! (pregame 6:50) / GAMEDAY AUDIO and TuneIn Radio App. is available
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Archived Generals Interviews: Generals YouTube
Game Information: | Game Notes 8-2 at Birmingham
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals

TODAY’S GAME: The Generals play the rubber match of the 5-game series against the Birmingham Barons (CHW) tonight at Regions Park. Jackson will look to snap a short 2 series losing skid. This is the lone visit Jackson pays to Birmingham. The Generals took 4 of 5 from the Barons, April 5-9 at Pringles Park to open the 2012 season.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals blasted three homers Wednesday and received six shutout innings from James Paxton en route to a 9-1 win over Birmingham. Jackson tied a season-high by scoring 6 runs in the top of the 6th inning. The win brings the club back to within 1 ½ games of first place Chattanooga. Brad Miller reached base 5 times and was 3-for-3 at the plate with his second Jackson homer. Nate Tenbrink was 3-for-5 with a triple, homer and 3 RBI. Joe Dunigan belted his league-leading 21st homer of the season to start off the big 6th inning. The 2-run shot to center broke a scoreless tie. Jackson scored 4 more runs in the inning. Tenbrink’s 2-run homer was in the seventh, making the score 8-0 and Miller added a solo shot in the eighth to make it 9-0. Paxton (6-3) tossed 6.0 shutout innings, scattering 5 hits, walking just 1 and striking out 8 Barons. Jose Jimenez and Jandy Sena added scoreless frames in the 8th and 9th innings. Francisco Martinez, Joe Dunigan and Chih-Hsien Chiang contributed two hits each on the night.

BEING HEALTHY MATTERS: In 6 starts since returning from the DL on July 3, LH James Paxton is 3-0 with a 1.96 ERA (7 ER, 32.1 IP). He has walked 9 and struck out 32.

MILLER TIME: SS Brad Miller (pictured right, Mariners.com) has hit safely in 7 of 8 games since his promotion to Jackson, batting .400 (12×30) with 4 runs scored, 1 double, 2 home runs and 3 RBI. He currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 48 multi-hit games this season, batting a combined .343 (151×440) with 93 runs scored, 34 doubles, 5 triples, 13 home runs and 59 RBI. His 151 hits are currently 2nd-most in the Minor Leagues this season, while 93 runs scored rank 3rd and his 33 doubles rank T6th.

“6” IS THE MAGIC NUMBER: The Generals scored 6 runs in the 6th inning last night. It tied a season-high that had been reached twice previously this season. 11 batters came to the plate during the big inning.

MEET THE NEW CLOSER: RH Yoervis Medina has allowed 1 run in his last 31.1 innings in relief (0.29 ERA). During this 19 game stretch has limited opponents to a .206 (22×107) average, while walking 12 and striking out 29. He is 2×2 in save chances since Capps left Friday.

BEST IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE: The Generals 63 wins are the most in the Southern League. Jackson leads the league in ERA (3.16). The Generals also lead the league in total bases (1445) and slugging percentage (.401) and home runs with 85.