Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (36-23, 1st North) at Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD) (29-30, 3rd North)
Site: AT&T Field, Chattanooga, TN
Time: 10:15 a.m. CT
Pitching Match-up:RHP Brandon Maurer (3-1, 4.01) vs. RHP Ethan Martin (6-1, 2.92)
Radio:  (pregame 10:00) /  GAMEDAY AUDIO and TuneIn Radio App. is available
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Game Information:  | Game Notes 6-6 at Chattanooga
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TODAY’S GAME: The Generals face Chattanooga this morning in the finale of the 5-game set with the Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD). Jackson has won the series taking 3 of the first 4 games. Jackson leads the SL North Division by 3.0 games over Huntsville.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals hung on for a 5-4 victory Tuesday night in Chattanooga, winning the series. The Generals magic number to win the division is now 9. The Generals struck early taking advantage of three free passes by Chattanooga starter and No. 2 Dodgers prospect Allen Webster. Jackson scored in the 2nd inning on an RBI groundout by RF Chih-Hsien Chiang and led 1-0. Jackson made it 3-1 in the 4th on an RBI single from DH Joe Dunigan and another RBI groundout from Chiang. 2B Leury Bonilla and Chiang produced RBI doubles for Jackson in the top of the 7th, extending the lead to 5-1.The Lookouts trimmed the lead to 5-3 in the bottom of the 7th with 2 runs. In the ninth, RH Carter Capps struck out the side, but did walk a batter and surrendered a run on a single by Luis Nunez. Capps struck out 5 in 2.0 innings for the save, including the final batter, Blake Smith with the tying run at second base. Jackson starter RH Taylor Stanton(1-1) earned his first AA win of the season allowing 1 run on 5 hits over 5.2 innings. Offensively, no Generals recorded multi-hit performances, but Chiang was 1-for-3 with a double and 3 RBI.

TOPS IN THE LEAGUE: The Generals have the best record in the Southern League, 36-23 and boast the best ERA in the league at 2.96. The next closest is Mississippi with a 3.56 team ERA.

10-DAY ROAD TRIP: The continue their longest road trip of the season, visiting Chattanooga and Jacksonville for 5 games in each city. The Generals are 16-13 away from Pringles Park this season.

ERROR FREE ALMONTE: Jackson CF Denny Almonte has been error free in 53 games and 112 chances this season. Almonte has 107 put-outs and 5 outfield assists including 2 double plays.

WHO’S HOT?: C Jesus Sucre is batting .414 (12×29) with 4 runs scored, 1 double and 3 RBI in his last 8 games. He has also hit safely in 8 of his last 11 games with 6 multi-hit games. During this stretch he is batting .415 (17×41) with 4 runs scored, 1 double and 5 RBI.
-> INF Nick Franklin has hit safely 13 of his last 18 games, batting .358 (24×67) with 9 runs scored, 6 doubles, 4 triples, 2 home runs and 11 RBI.
-> OF Denny Almonte is batting .394 (13×33) with 7 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 home run and 5 RBI in last 8 games.
-> OF Kalian Sams has recorded 4 multi-hit games in his last 7 starts, batting .423 (11×26) with 6 runs scored, 2 doubles, 2 home runs and 8 RBI.
-> LH Bobby LaFromboise has allowed only 1 earned run in his last 24.0 innings in relief (0.38 ERA). During his last 16 relief appearances he has limited opponents to a .134 average (11×82), while walking 4 and striking out 27. He has not allowed a hit to the last 22 batters faced (1 BB, 8 K).

2012 MLB DRAFT: The Mariners selected catcher Mike Zunino from the University of Florida with their first selection (3rd overall pick) in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft Monday…Zunino is a finalist for the Johnny Bench Award as the nation’s top collegiate catcher, the Dick Howser Trophy and the Golden Spikes Award…he was the 2011 SEC Player of the Year and 2012 first-team All-SEC selection…the MLB Draft will conclude with rounds 16-40 on Wednesday.

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (35-23, 1st North) at Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD) (29-29, 3rd North)
Site: AT&T Field, Chattanooga, TN
Time: 6:15 p.m. CT
Pitching Match-up:RHP Taylor Stanton (0-1, 20.25) vs. RHP Allen Webster (1-5, 5.72)
Radio: NewsTalk 101.5 FM (pregame 6:00) /  GAMEDAY AUDIO and TuneIn Radio App. is available
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Game Information:  | Game Notes 6-5 at Chattanooga
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TODAY’S GAME:The Generals face Chattanooga tonight in game 4 of the current 5-game series with Chattanooga. Jackson leads the series, 2-1. With 12 games remaining in the 1st half, the Generals lead Huntsville by 2 games in the division.

GENERALS RECAP: Trailing 6-0 and being no-hit by Chattanooga after 8.0 innings, Jackson scored 4 runs on 5 hits in the 9th, leaving the go-ahead run at the plate. Jackson fell to the Lookouts 6-4 at AT&T Field, ending a 4-game winning streak on Monday night. Chattanooga pitchers Chris Reed, Gayson Aguasviva and Blake Johnson combined to no-hit the Generals through 8.0 innings. In the 9th, 3B Francisco Martinez (1×4, R) singled against Stephen Ames to break up the no hitter. CF Denny Almonte (1×4, R) followed with a 1 out single and then DH Kalian Sams (1×4, R, RBI) plated Martinez with a single making the score 6-1. RH Chih-Hsien Chiang (1×4, R, RBI) brought in Almonte with a single and then LF Chris Pettit (1×2, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 BB) delivered a 2-run double to bring the score to 6-4. After pinch hitter Joe Dunigan walked Lookouts reliever Logan Bawcom induced a pop up from PH Eric Campbell to end the game. Starter Steve Garrison (4.1,12,6,6,2,2) allowed 6 runs on 12 hits over 4.1 innings, taking the loss. LH Mauricio Robles (2.2,0,0,0,3,3) and RH Moises Hernandez (1.0,1,0,0,0,0) combined to blank Chattanooga over the final 3 2/3 innings.

FRANKLIN, HULTZEN TAKE LEAGUE HONORS: The Southern League announced today that Generals’ starting pitcher Danny Hultzen was named the league’s Pitcher of the Week and Nick Franklin was named Hitter of the Week. Hultzen, 22, made two starts this week, going 2-0, with a 0.00 ERA in 11 2/3 innings. In those starts he allowed just 7 hits along with 5 walks and 12 strikeouts. Franklin, 21, this week batted .407 (11×27), with 2 doubles, 2 triples, 2 home runs, 6 RBI, 5 runs and 3 walks. His on-base percentage this week was .467 and slugging percentage, .852.

TOPS IN THE LEAGUE: The Generals have the best record in the Southern League, 35-23 and boast the best ERA in the league at 2.96. The next closest is Mississippi with a 3.61 team ERA.

10-DAY ROAD TRIP: The continue their longest road trip of the season, visiting Chattanooga and Jacksonville for 5 games in each city. The Generals are 15-13 away from Pringles Park this season.

WHO’S HOT?: 3B Francisco Maritinez has hit safely 9 of his last 10 games, batting .325 (13×40) with 7 runs scored, 5 doubles and 3 RBI.
-> C Jesus Sucre is batting .414 (12×29) with 4 runs scored, 1 double and 3 RBI in his last 8 games. He has also hit safely in 8 of his last 11 games with 6 multi-hit games. During this stretch he is batting .415 (17×41) with 4 runs scored, 1 double and 5 RBI.
-> INF Nick Franklin has hit safely 13 of his last 17 games, batting .375 (24×64) with 8 runs scored, 6 doubles, 4 triples, 2 home runs and 11 RBI.
-> OF Denny Almonte is batting .400 (12×30) with 6 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 home run and 5 RBI in last 7 games.
-> OF Kalian Sams has recorded 4 multi-hit games in his last 7 starts, batting .423 (11×26) with 6 runs scored, 2 doubles, 2 home runs and 8 RBI.
-> LH Bobby LaFromboise has allowed only 1 earned run in his last 23.2 innings in relief (0.38 ERA). During his last 15 relief appearances he has limited opponents to a .136 average (11×81), while walking 4 and striking out 26. He has not allowed a hit to the last 21 batters faced (1 BB, 7 K).

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (35-22, 1st North) at Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD) (28-29, 3rd North)
Site: AT&T Field, Chattanooga, TN
Time: 6:15 p.m. CT
Pitching Match-up: LHP Steve Garrison (3-1, 3.00) vs. LHP Chris Reed (w/A+ RC, 1-4, 3.09)
Radio: NewsTalk 101.5 FM (pregame 6:00) /  GAMEDAY AUDIO and TuneIn Radio App. is available
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Game Information:  | Game Notes 6-4 at Chattanooga
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GENERALS SWEEP HITTER AND PITCHER OF THE WEEK AWARDS
Danny Hultzen, SL Pitcher of the Week, Nick Franklin, SL Hitter of the Week

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (JUNE 4, 2012) – The Southern League announced today that Generals’ starting pitcher Danny Hultzen was named the league’s Pitcher of the Week and Nick Franklinwas named Hitter of the Week. Hultzen and Franklin join teammate James Paxton as a winner of the award in 2012.

Hultzen, 22, made two starts this week, going 2-0, with a 0.00 ERA in 11 2/3 innings. In those starts he allowed just 7 hits along with 5 walks and 12 strikeouts. After allowing 5 runs in 4.0 innings in his first start of the season, Hultzen has allowed only 5 earned runs in 58.1 innings (0.77 ERA), lowering his ERA from 11.25 to 1.44 ERA. During this stretch he has limited opponents to a .149 average (29×195), while walking 27 and striking out 60. Overall in 11 starts this season, Hultzen is 6-3 with a 1.44 ERA (10 ER, 62.1 IP). He has limited opponents to a .152 average (32×211), while walking 30 and striking out 67. Hultzen currently leads the Southern League in ERA (1.44), opponents average (.152), WHIP (0.99), while leading all starters with the fewest base-runners per 9.0 innings (9.39). He also ranks 2nd in the league with 67 strikeouts and 4th in strikeouts per 9.0 innings (9.67). Hultzen was the Mariners first round pick (#2 overall) in the 2011 MLB draft out of Virginia.

Franklin, 21, this week batted .407 (11×27), with 2 doubles, 2 triples, 2 home runs, 6 RBI, 5 runs and 3 walks. His on-base percentage this week was .467 and slugging percentage, .852. Franklin has hit safely 13 of his last 16 games, batting .393 (24×61) with 8 runs scored, 6 doubles, 4 triples, 2 home runs and 11 RBI. In total this season Franklin leads the Southern League with a .345 batting average and has 4 home runs and 25 RBI. Franklin leads the league in batting average, slugging percentage (.560), ranks 3^rd in on-base percentage (.410).

TODAY’S GAME: The Generals continue their 10-game, two city road trip tonight in Chattanooga, looking for their 5th straight win. The Generals and Lookouts (LAD) meet 15 times this season, 10 played at AT&T Field. The Generals have a 3 game lead in the division.

GENERALS RECAP: Starter Danny Hultzen (5.2,2,0,0,3,6) plus relievers Yoervis Medina (2.1,0,0,0,1,3) and Brian Moran (1.0,0,0,0,0,0) combined on a 2-hit shutout in 7-0 win over Chattanooga on Sunday afternoon. The win marked Jackson’s 4th in a row and 6th shutout of the season. Hultzen allowed 2 hits, while walking 3 and striking out 6 in 5.2 innings to record his team-leading 6th win. SS Nick Franklin (4×4, 2 R, HR, 3 RBI, BB) homered and was 4-for-4 at the plate with a walk and 3 RBI. Franklin is 6×6 with a 1 in his last 7 plate appearances. Franklin, CF Denny Almonte (2×5, R, 2B), LF Kalian Sams (2×5, R, 2 RBI), DH Joe Dunigan (2×5, R) and SS Gabriel Noriega (2×3, RBI) each recorded multi-hit games as the Generals out-hit the Lookouts 13-2.

FRANKLIN, HULTZEN TAKE LEAGUE HONORS: The Southern League announced today that Generals’ starting pitcher Danny Hultzen was named the league’s Pitcher of the Week and Nick Franklin was named Hitter of the Week. Hultzen, 22, made two starts this week, going 2-0, with a 0.00 ERA in 11 2/3 innings. In those starts he allowed just 7 hits along with 5 walks and 12 strikeouts. Franklin, 21, this week batted .407 (11×27), with 2 doubles, 2 triples, 2 home runs, 6 RBI, 5 runs and 3 walks. His on-base percentage this week was .467 and slugging percentage, .852.

TOPS IN THE LEAGUE: The Generals have the best record in the Southern League, 35-22 and boast the best ERA in the league at 2.90. The next closest is Mobile with a 3.50 team ERA.

10-DAY ROAD TRIP: The continue their longest road trip of the season, visiting Chattanooga and Jacksonville for 5 games in each city. The Generals are 15-12 away from Pringles Park this season.

WHO’S HOT?: 3B Francisco Maritinez has hit safely 8 of his last 9 games, batting .333 (12×36) with 6 runs scored, 5 doubles and 3 RBI.
-> C Jesus Sucre is batting .480 (12×25) with 4 runs scored, 1 double and 3 RBI in his last 7 games. He has also hit safely in 8 of his last 10 games with 6 multi-hit games. During this stretch he is batting .459 (17×37) with 4 runs scored, 1 double and 5 RBI.
-> INF Nick Franklin has hit safely 13 of his last 16 games, batting .393 (24×61) with 8 runs scored, 6 doubles, 4 triples, 2 home runs and 11 RBI.
-> OF Denny Almonte is batting .423 (11×26) with 5 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 home run and 5 RBI in last 7 games.
-> LH Bobby LaFromboise has allowed only 1 earned run in his last 23.2 innings in relief (0.38 ERA). During his last 15 relief appearances he has limited opponents to a .136 average (11×81), while walking 4 and striking out 26. He has not allowed a hit to the last 21 batters faced (1 BB, 7 K).

STREAK CONTINUES FOR CAMPBELL: 27-year-old utility man Eric Campbell walked yesterday and extended his on-base streak to 24-straight games. It is the longest active streak and 1 away from the longest in the league this season. Campbell is batting .291 in the streak.

PRYOR MAKES MLB DEBUT: The first 2012 Jackson General to make a major league debut was Stephen Pryor. The right-hander struck out Paul Konerko of the White Sox with a 100 MPH fastball with two outs and 2 runners on base. In 2 1/3 innings Saturday and Sunday, Pryor allowed one run and struck out four White Sox batters.

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (34-22, 1st North) at Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD) (28-28, 3rd South)
Site: AT&T Field, Chattanooga, TN
Time: 1:15 p.m. CT
Pitching Match-up: LHP Danny Hultzen (5-3, 1.59) vs. RHP Matt Magill (5-2, 3.40)
Radio: NewsTalk 101.5 FM (pregame 1:00) /  GAMEDAY AUDIO and TuneIn Radio App. is available
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Game Information:  | Game Notes 6-3 at Chattanooga
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TODAY’S GAME:The Generals continue their 10-game, 2 city road trip today in Chattanooga, looking for their 4th straight win. The Generals and Lookouts (LAD) will meet 15 times this season, 10 played at AT&T Field.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals won their third straight in the opener at Chattanooga on Saturday night, 6-5. The Generals maintain their 3 ½ game lead in the division with 14 games to play. Each team scored runs in the first. Kalian Sams brought home Denny Almonte and Jesus Sucre with a 2-out double and Jackson took a 2-0 advantage. In the bottom of the first, Luis Nunez doubled in Nick Buss to trim the Jackson lead to 2-1. Chattanooga took their first lead of the game in the bottom of the fourth on a 3-run homer by Kyle Russell against Taijuan Walker. The homer made it 4-2 Lookouts. Nick Franklin broke an 0-for-10 with his first home run since April 20th in the top of the seventh, a 3-run shot giving Jackson back the lead at 5-4. Against reliever Moises Hernandez in the bottom of the seventh Chattanooga got another RBI from Luis Nunez and tied the game at 5-5. In the ninth, Francisco Martinez scored after Jesus Sucre reached on a dropped third strike. The wild pitch by Logan Bawcom scored Martinez and gave Jackson a 6-5 advantage. Generals’ starter Taijuan Walker did not factor in the decision, but struck out a season high nine batters and matched a season best with six innings pitched. Walker walked four and allowed four runs on three hits. Moises Hernandez (3-0) allowed a run in two innings and picked up the win. Bobby LaFromboise struck out two in the bottom of the ninth and earned his second save. Nick Franklin, Denny Almonte, Jesus Sucre and Kalian Sams recorded two hits each in the Generals win.

TOPS IN THE LEAGUE: The Generals have the best record in the Southern League, 34-22 and boast the best ERA in the league at 2.95. The next closest is Mobile with a 3.42 team ERA.

10-DAY ROAD TRIP: The continue their longest road trip of the season, visiting Chattanooga and Jacksonville for 5 games in each city. The Generals are 14-12 away from Pringles Park this season.

WHO’S HOT?: 3B Francisco Martinez has hit safely in his last 8 straight games, batting (12×32) with 5 runs scored, 5 doubles and 3 RBI.
-> C Jesus Sucre is batting .545 (12×22) with 4 runs scored, 1 double and 3 RBI in his current 6-game hit streak. He has also hit safely in 8 of his last 9 games with 5 multi-hit games. During this stretch he is batting .500 (15×30) with 3 runs scored, 1 double and 5 RBI.
-> INF Nick Franklin has hit safely 12 of his last 15 games, batting .351 (20×57) with 6 runs scored, 6 doubles, 4 triples 1 home run and 8 RBI.
-> OF Denny Almonte is batting .500 (9×18) with 4 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 home run and 5 RBI in last 5 games.

THAT’S WHAT HE SAID: “I saw who I was going to be facing and tried not to think about it, just tried to throw strikes,” Pryor said. “It’s been a great ride. I’m enjoying it and looking forward to more opportunities and things to get better and keep going from here.” (Former Generals RHP Stephen Pryor on his MLB debut and striking out the 1st batter faced, Paul Konerko on a 99 MPH fastball. Pryor allowed a run (HR, Viciedo) on 1 hit in 1.1 innings, striking out 2. The Mariners won 10-8 over the White Sox in 12 innings yesterday.

THE VETERAN CAMPBELL REACHING: 27-year-old utility man Eric Campbell went 1×4 Saturday, upping his on base streak to 23 games. During his 23-game stretch (since May 6), he is batting .305 (25×82) with 14 runs scored, 5 doubles, 1 triple, 2 home runs, 13 RBI and 11 walks.

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (33-22, 1st North) at Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD) (28-27, 3rd South)
Site: AT&T Field, Chattanooga, TN
Time: 6:15 p.m. CT
Pitching Match-up: RHP Taijuan Walker (4-1, 2.23) vs. LHP Aaron Miller (3-4, 5.10)
Radio: NewsTalk 101.5 FM (pregame 6:00) /  GAMEDAY AUDIO and TuneIn Radio App. is available
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Game Information:  | Game Notes 6-2 at Chattanooga
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TODAY’S GAME:The Generals begin their 10-game, 2 city road trip today in Chattanooga against the Lookouts (LAD). Today marks the 1st meeting between the teams this season. Jackson and Chattanooga will play 15 games this season,10 at AT&T Field.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals swept the doubleheader with the Blue Wahoos on Friday night at Pringles Park, taking game one, 6-1 and game two, 2-1 in 10 innings. The Generals won 4 of the 5 games in the series and are 11 games above .500 for the first time in 2012. Starter Brandon Maurer tossed a 7.0-inning complete game allowing 1 run over 7.0 innings as Jackson defeated Pensacola 6-1 in game 1. Maurer (7.0,4,1,1,2,5) allowed 1 run on 4 hits in 7.0 innings to record his 3rd win of the season. The Generals scored 5 runs in the bottom of the first inning, including a 2-out 2-run home run by DH Kalian Sams (2×3, R, HR, 2 RBI). C Jesus Sucre (4×4, 2 R, 2 RBI) led the team with 4 hits, while Sams and 3B Francsico Martinez (2×2, 2B, RBI, 2 BB) each recorded multi-hit games. After allowing a run in the top of the 10th inning, the Generals responded with walkoff 2-out RBI single by 3B Francisco Martinez (2×5, 2B, 2 RBI) in the bottom half of the inning to win 2-1. CF Denny Almonte (2×4, SB) recorded the only other team multi-hit game. RH Jandy Sena (4.1,2,0,0,1,4) got the spot start for the Generals, allowing only 2 hits in 4.1 scoreless innings. The Jackson bullpen tossed 4.2 scoreless innings, before RH Steven Hensley (3.0,1,1,1,2,4) allowed a run in the top of the 10th inning. LH Bobby LaFromboise (0.2,0,0,0,0,0) and RH Carter Capps (2.0,0,0,0,1,4) each had scoreless appearances for Jackson.

TOPS IN THE LEAGUE: The Generals have the best record in the Southern League, 33-22 and boast the best ERA in the league at 2.91. The next closest is Mobile with a 3.33 team ERA.

10-DAY ROAD TRIP: Today the Generals begin their longest road trip of the season, visiting Chattanooga and Jacksonville for 5 games in each city. The Generals are 13-12 away from Pringles Park this season.

WHO’S HOT?: 3B Francisco Maritinez has hit safely in his last 7 straight games, batting (11×28) with 4 runs scored, 5 doubles and 3 RBI.
-> C Jesus Sucre is batting .556 (10×18) with 3 runs scored, 1 double and 3 RBI. He has also hit safely in 7 of his last 8 games with 5 multi-hit games. During this stretch he is batting .500 (15×30) with 3 runs scored, 1 double and 5 RBI. I
-> INF Nick Franklin has hit safely 11 of his last 14 games, batting .346 (18×52) with 5 runs scored, 6 doubles, 4 triples and 5 RBI. OF Denny Almonte is batting .438 (7×16) with 3 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 home run and 5 RBI in last 5 games.

THE INCREDIBLE HULTZ: After allowing 5 runs in 4.0 innings in his first start of the season, Danny Hultzen has allowed only 5 earned run in 52.2 innings (0.85 ERA), lowering his ERA from 11.25 to 1.59 ERA. During this stretch he has limited opponents to a .153 average (27×177), while walking 24 and striking out 54. Overall in 10 starts this season, Hultzen is 5-3 with a 1.59 ERA (10 ER, 56.2 IP). He has limited opponents to a .155 average (30×193), which is the lowest in the Southern League, while walking 27 and striking out 61. Hultzen currently leads the Southern League in ERA (1.59), strikeouts (61), opponents average (.155) and WHIP (1.01), while leading all starters with the fewest baserunners per 9.0 innings (9.37).

THE VETERAN CAMPBELL REACHING: 27-year-old utility man Eric Campbell went 1×3 in game 1, upping his on base streak to 22 games. During his 22-game stretch (since May 6), he hit .308 (24×78) with 13 runs scored, 5 doubles, 1 triple, 2 home runs, 13 RBI and 11 walks.

Today’s Double-Header: Jackson Generals (SEA) (31-22, 1st North) vs Pensacola Blue Wahoos (CIN) (25-28, 3rd South)
Site: Pringles Park, Jackson, TN
Time: 5:05 p.m. (game 2 to begin 30 minutes after game 1)
Pitching Match-up:
Game 1: RHP Brandon Maurer (2-1, 4.38) vs. RHP Daniel Corcino (2-2, 3.50)
Game 2: TBA vs TBA
Promotions: Postgame Fireworks, Between games concert by Memphis Jones, Dollar hot dogs, popcorn and 12 oz drinks from 4:00-6:30, Mens Health Awareness Night
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Game Information:  | Game Notes 6-1 vs Pensacola
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Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (31-22, 1st North) vs Pensacola Blue Wahoos (CIN) (25-28, 3rd South)
Site: Pringles Park, Jackson, TN
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: RHP Brandon Maurer (2-1, 4.38) vs. RHP Daniel Corcino (2-2, 3.50)
Promotions: Dollar Night, Honoring 2011 Henry County State Championship Football team, Sarge’s Reading Program Night
Radio: NewsTalk 101.5 FM (pregame 6:50) /  GAMEDAY AUDIO and TuneIn Radio App. is available
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Game Information:  | Game Notes 5-31 vs Pensacola
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TODAY’S GAME:The Generals continue their 5-game homestand tonight at 7:05 against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. This is Pensacola’s first ever trip to Pringles Park. Jackson and Pensacola have split the first 8 games this season.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals had their 3-game winning streak snapped on Wednesday to Pensacola, 7-3 at Pringles Park. The Wahoos scored all 7 runs in the first 3 innings and coasted to their first victory of series. Pensacola scored a run in the 1st, 2 in the second and 4 in the third against Generals starter Taylor Stanton (0-1). The righty, making his Jackson debut tossed 2.2 innings and allowed 7 runs (6 earned) on 9 hits. Relievers Mauricio Robles and Brian Moran combined to hold Pensacola scoreless over the final 6 1/3 innings. The Generals scored 2 runs in the fouth inning on an RBI triple by Chih-Hsien Chiang and an RBI groundout by Steven Proscia. Jackson trimmed the margin to the final tally of 7-3 in the ninth with a double by Chris Pettit that scored Kalian Sams. Chih-Hsien Chiang was 2-for-4 in the game, scoring a run and Nick Franklin was 2-for-4 with a double. Kyle Lotzkar (2-1) picked up the win for the Blue Wahoos striking out 8 over 6 innings on the mound.

TOPS IN THE LEAGUE: The Generals are tied with Mobile for the best record in the Southern League, 31-22 on the year. The Generals also lead the league in ERA at 2.98. The next closest is Mississippi with a 3.30 ERA.

WHO’S HOT?: INF Nick Franklin has hit safely in 10 of his last 12 games, batting .400 (18×45) with 5 runs scored, 6 doubles, 4 triples and 6 RBI…Franklin has recorded an extra-base hit in each of his last 5 games.

MARINERS SCORE 21 RUNS: The 21 runs scored were tied for 2nd-most in a game in club history, equaling the record for most runs in a road game, and just the 3rd time to score 20 runs in a game (first since 9/30/00 at ANA). It was the most runs scored by an MLB team this season (prev: 18 by Colorado & Texas), and most runs scored since the Yankees beat the A’s 22-9 on Aug. 25, 2011.

THE INCREDIBLE HULTZ: After allowing 5 runs in 4.0 innings in his first start of the season, Danny Hultzen has allowed only 5 earned run in 52.2 innings (0.85 ERA), lowering his ERA from 11.25 to 1.59 ERA. During this stretch he has limited opponents to a .153 average (27×177), while walking 24 and striking out 54. Overall in 10 starts this season, Hultzen is 5-3 with a 1.59 ERA (10 ER, 56.2 IP). He has limited opponents to a .155 average (30×193), which is the lowest in the Southern League, while walking 27 and striking out 61. Hultzen currently leads the Southern League in ERA (1.59), strikeouts (61), opponents average (.155) and WHIP (1.01), while leading all starters with the fewest baserunners per 9.0 innings (9.37).

THE VETERAN CAMPBELL REACHING: 27-year-old utility man Eric Campbell has reached base in 21 straight games, the 2nd longest active streak in the Southern League (1 behind Mobile’s Mark Krauss). During the streak Campbell is batting .307, with 2 home runs and 13 RBI.

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (31-21, 1st North) vs Pensacola Blue Wahoos (CIN) (24-28, 3rd South)
Site: Pringles Park, Jackson, TN
Time: 12:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: RHP Taylor Stanton (w/HD 2-1, 6.08) vs. RHP Kyle Lotzkar (1-1, 1.10)
Promotions: School Day #4
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
Game Information:  | Game Notes 5-30 vs Pensacola
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals

Generals Roster | 2012 Regular Season Statistics | SL Standings | SL Leaders | Generals Promotions | MLB Game Notes

Lineup to come later

TODAY’S GAME:The Generals continue their 5-game homestand today at 12:05 against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. This is Pensacola’s 1st ever trip to Pringles Park. The Generals lead the season series, 4-3. Jackson has is a season best 10 games above .500, 31-21 and hold a 2 1/2 game lead in the SL North Division.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals claimed their 2nd win over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos on Tuesday night by the score of 4-2. The victory extended Jackson’s winning streak to 3 games. Pensacola scored in the 1st inning off an RBI double by Brodie Greene. The Generals answered right back in the bottom of the 1st with 2 runs on three hits.Francisco Martinez began the inning with a double to left and later scored on a sacrifice fly by Denny Almonte. Joe Dunigan reached second on a line drive to center and was driven home by a Jesus Sucre single. Jackson scored two more runs in the game, both thanks to solo home runs off RH J.C. Sulbaran (3-4, 4.58). Chih-Hsien Chiang hit his 1st Jackson home run in the 4th inning. Kalian Sams followed up in the 6th inning with his 4th homer of the year. Sams ended the night with 3 hits, the only multi-hit night for Jackson. LH Steve Garrison (3-1, 3.00) pitched 6 innings, giving up seven hits, two runs, two walks, and striking out two. Yoervis Medina was credited with his third hold of the year. Stephen Hensley earned his 2nd save of the year after striking out all three Pensacola batters in the ninth.

TOPS IN THE LEAGUE: The Generals are tied with Mobile for the best record in the Southern League, 31-21 on the year. The Generals also lead the league in ERA at 2.92. The next closest is Mobile with a 3.28 ERA.

PAXTON PLACED ON DL: Generals starter James Paxton was placed on the DL Tuesday with a sore right knee and will miss today’s start. Paxton left Saturday’s start after 2 2/3 innings with discomfort in his right knee.

WHO’S HOT?: INF Nick Franklin has hit safely in 9 of his last 11 games, batting .390 (16×41) with 5 runs scored, 5 doubles, 4 triples and 6 RBI.
-> LH Bobby LaFromboise has allowed only 1 earned run in his last 22.0 innings in relief (0.41 ERA). During his last 13 relief appearances he has limited opponents to a .145 average (11×76), while walking 4 and striking out 24. He has not allowed a hit to the last 16 batters faced (1 BB, 5 K).

THE INCREDIBLE HULTZ: After allowing 5 runs in 4.0 innings in his first start of the season, Danny Hultzen has allowed only 5 earned runs in 52.2 innings (0.86 ERA), lowering his ERA from 11.25 to 1.59 ERA. Overall in 10 starts this season, Hultzen is 5-3 with a  league best 1.59 ERA (10 ER, 56.2 IP). He has limited opponents to a league best .155 average (30×193), while walking 25 and striking out a league best 61.

THE VETERAN CAMPBELL REACHING: 27-year-old utility man Eric Campbell has reached base in 21 straight games, the 2nd longest active streak in the Southern League (1 behind Mobile’s Mark Krauss). During the streak Campbell is batting .307, with 2 home runs and 13 RBI.

THE FLAME THROWER: RH Carter Capps has not allowed a run in his last 12.2 innings in relief (9 games). This season he is 2-2 with 5 saves and a 1.78 ERA (5 ER, 25.1 IP). He has limited opponents to a .219 (21×96) average, while walking 5 and striking out 35. Capps has held opponents scoreless in 15 of 18 relief appearances this season. His 12.43 strikeouts per 9.0 innings currently ranks 3rd amongst relievers in the Southern League.

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (30-21, 1st North) vs Pensacola Blue Wahoos (CIN) (24-27, 3rd South)
Site: Pringles Park, Jackson, TN
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: LHP Steve Garrison (2-1, 3.00) vs. RHP J.C. Sulbaran (3-3, 4.41)
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
Game Information:  | Game Notes 5-29 vs Pensacola
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals

Generals Roster | 2012 Regular Season Statistics | SL Standings | SL Leaders | Generals Promotions | MLB Game Notes

TODAY’S GAME:The Generals continue their 5-game homestand tonight at 7:05 against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. This is Pensacola’s 1st ever trip to Pringles Park. The Wahoos took 3 of 5 from Jackson May 1-5 at Maritime Park on the Bay. The Blue Wahoos are formerly the Carolina Mudcats and Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnatti Reds.

GENERALS RECAP: The Generals used a stellar performance by Danny Hultzen to shutout the Pensacola Blue Wahoos 5-0 at Pringles Park Monday. Hultzen tossed 6 shutout innings, allowing 5 hits and striking out five to improve to 5-3. Nick Franklin started the Generals’ offense in the first inning by lining his first of two triples to right field. Denny Almonte then doubled to right and drove in Franklin. Almonte was brought home by a Jesus Sucre single to left. The Generals scored two more runs in the fifth inning on Almonte’s eighth home run of the year. The 2-run shot to right field hit off the scoreboard and expanded the lead to 4-0. Gabriel Noriega got his 10th RBI of the year in the sixth inning when Eric Campbell came in on a line drive to right field. Relievers Jandy Sena and Moises Hernandez combined for three scoreless frames behind Hultzen to complete the shutout. Nick Franklin, Denny Almonte, and Jesus Sucre recorded two hits in the win.

FIRST TO 30 WINS: The Generals are the first team to 30 wins in the Southern League this season and lead the league with a 2.94 team ERA. This marks the quickest to 30 wins for the Jackson franchise since 2005. The next closest is Mobile with a 3.34 ERA.

WHO’S HOT?: INF Nick Franklin has hit safely in 8 of his last 10 games, batting .405 (15×37) with 5 runs scored, 4 doubles, 4 triples and 6 RBI.
-> LH Bobby LaFromboise has allowed only 1 earned run in his last 22.0 innings in relief (0.41 ERA). During his last 13 relief appearances he has limited opponents to a .145 average (11×76), while walking 4 and striking out 24. He has not allowed a hit to the last 16 batters faced (1 BB, 5 K).

THE INCREDIBLE HULTZ: After allowing 5 runs in 4.0 innings in his first start of the season, Danny Hultzen has allowed only 5 earned runs in 52.2 innings (0.86 ERA), lowering his ERA from 11.25 to 1.59 ERA. Overall in 10 starts this season, Hultzen is 5-3 with a  league best 1.59 ERA (10 ER, 56.2 IP). He has limited opponents to a league best .155 average (30×193), while walking 25 and striking out a league best 61.

THE VETERAN CAMPBELL REACHING: 27-year-old utility man Eric Campbell has reached base in 21 straight games, the 2nd longest active streak in the Southern League (1 behind Mobile’s Mark Krauss). During the streak Campbell is batting .307, with 2 home runs and 13 RBI. The streak began on May 6th.

THE FLAME THROWER: RH Carter Capps has not allowed a run in his last 12.2 innings in relief (9 games). This season he is 2-2 with 5 saves and a 1.78 ERA (5 ER, 25.1 IP). He has limited opponents to a .219 (21×96) average, while walking 5 and striking out 35. Capps has held opponents scoreless in 15 of 18 relief appearances this season. His 12.43 strikeouts per 9.0 innings currently ranks 3rd amongst relievers in the Southern League.

Happy Memorial Day!

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (SEA) (29-21, 1st North) vs Pensacola Blue Wahoos (MTG) (24-26, 3rd South)
Site: Pringles Park, Jackson, TN
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Pitching Match-up: LHP Danny Hultzen (4-3, 1.78) vs. RHP Tim Gustafson (2-1, 4.62)
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
Game Information:  | Game Notes 5-28 vs Pensacola
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals

Generals Roster | 2012 Regular Season Statistics | SL Standings | SL Leaders | Generals Promotions | MLB Game Notes

TODAY’S GAME:On Memorial Day the Generals open a 5-game homestand tonight at 7:05 against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. This is Pensacola’s 1st ever trip to Pringles Park. The Wahoos took 3 of 5 from Jackson May 1-5 at Maritime Park on the Bay. The Blue Wahoos are formerly the Carolina Mudcats and Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnatti Reds.

GENERALS RECAP: RH Carter Capps struck out Ty Morrison with the bases loaded in the 9th, sealing Jackson’s 4-2 win over Montgomery on Sunday afternoon. LF Chris Pettit hit a 2-run home run with 2 outs in the 6th innings to break a 2-2 tie. Starter Taijuan Walker (5.0,6,2,2,2,3) recorded his 4th win of the season and first since April 27, allowing 2 runs on 6 hits in 5.0 innings. Reliever Bobby LaFromboise (2.1,0,0,0,0,2) and Carter Capps (1.2,3,0,0,1,3) combined to hold Montgomery scoreless over the final 4.0 innings, while Capps recorded his 5 save of the season. Pettit, C Jesus Sucre (2×4) and CF Denny Almonte (2×3, RBI, 2 BB, SB) each recorded multihit games, combining for 6 of the Generals 9 hits.

STAYING ON TOP OF THE LEAGUE: The Generals are tied with Mobile for the best record in the Southern League at 29-21 this season and lead the league with a 3.00 team ERA. The next closest is Mobile with a 3.34 ERA.

WHO’S HOT?: INF Nick Franklin has hit safely in 7 of his last 9 games, batting .382 (13×34) with 4 runs
scored, 4 doubles, 2 triples and 5 RBI.
-> LH Bobby LaFromboise has allowed only 1 earned run in his last 22.0 innings in relief (0.41 ERA). During his last 13 relief appearances he has limited opponents to a .145 average (11×76), while walking 4 and striking out 24. He has not allowed a hit to the last 16 batters faced (1 BB, 5 K).

THE INCREDIBLE HULTZ: After allowing 5 runs in 4.0 innings in his first start of the season, Danny Hultzen has allowed only 5 earned run in 46.2 innings (0.96 ERA), lowering his ERA from 11.25 to 1.78 ERA. During this stretch he has limited opponents to a .142 average (22×155), while walking 22 and striking out 48. Overall in 9 starts this season, Hultzen is 4-3 with a 1.78 ERA (10 ER, 50.2 IP). He has limited opponents to a .146 average (25×171), which is the lowest in the Southern League, while walking 25 and striking out 56. Hultzen is also the current active ERA in the Southern League.

THE VETERAN CAMPBELL REACHING: 27-year-old utility man Eric Campbell has hit safely in 11 of 14 games, batting .308 (16×52) with 8 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run and 7 RBI. He has currently reached base safely in his last 20 consecutive games.

THE FLAME THROWER: RH Carter Capps has not allowed a run in his last 12.2 innings in relief (9 games). This season he is 2-2 with 5 saves and a 1.78 ERA (5 ER, 25.1 IP). He has limited opponents to a .219 (21×96) average, while walking 5 and striking out 35. Capps has held opponents scoreless in 15 of 18 relief appearances this season. His 12.43 strikeouts per 9.0 innings currently ranks 3rd amongst relievers in the Southern League.

HOMECOMING FOR HAYES: Former McKenzie High School standout, Bethel Wildcat and Vanderbilt Commodore Drew Hayes is a member of the Pensacola bullpen. He will make his 1st minor league appearance at Pringles Park this week. Hayes is 0-2, with a 5.23 ERA this season in 21 relief appearances. Hayes pitched at Pringles Park on May 6, 2008 with Vanderbilt against Memphis. He struck out a career high 12 in seven innings with just one walk.