TODAY’S GAME: The Generals and Braves meet for the finale of the five-game series today at Pringles Park. The Braves lead the all-time series 75-72. The two teams will meet 13 total times this season, 10 times at Pringles Park.

GENERALS RECAP:  – Mississippi scored 2 runs in the top of the 8th inning to break a 1-1 tie and went to beat Jackson 3-2 on Wednesday afternoon. RH Yoervis Medina picked up his second loss of the season, allowing 2 runs on 2 hits in 0.1 innings of work. Starter Brandon Maurer (6.0,4,1,1,1,2) allowed only 1 run on 4 hits in 6.0 innings, but didn’t figure into the decision. Braves starter David Hale took a no-hitter into the fifth before F rancisco Martinez doubled to left and reached third on an error by LV Ware on the play. The double broke up Hale’s streak of 10.1 straight hitless innings. RH Carter Cappstossed a scoreless 7th inning, allowing 2 hits and a walk, to extend his scoreless innings streak to 7.2 innings to start the season.

WHO’S HOT?: C Jesus Sucre, who had a day off yesterday, has a team best 7-game hitting streak, batting .360 (9×25) with 5 runs scored, 1 double and 5 RBI. RH Carter Capps (7.2 IP), LH Brian Moran (6.0), RH Moises Hernandez (4.2), LH Steve Garrison (4.1) and RH Jandy Sena (3.0) have yet to allow a run this season. The bullpen is a combined 4-2 with 5 saves and a 1.41 ERA (9 ER, 57.1 IP) while walking 20 and striking out 58 strikeouts this season.

LEADING THE LEAGUE: The Generals pitching staff has struck out a league-best 138 batters so far this season and also lead the league with a 2.34 team ERA.

25 STRAIGHT GAMES: The Generals are in the midst of the longest stretch of games without a day off. Jackson plays everyday from April 5 to April 29, having their first day off finally on April 30.

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (Mariners) (9-5) vs. Mississippi Braves (Braves) (5-9)
Site: Pringles Park – Jackson, TN
Pitching Match-up: LHP Danny Hultzen (0-2, 4.66) vs. LHP Chris Masters (0-0, 4.82)
Time: 7:05 p.m. CT
Promotions: Dollar Thursday’s: ($1 GA tickets, hot dogs, popcorn, 12 oz soda’s and 12 oz beer), Memphis-Lambuth Night, Crawdads Classics Night, Postgame Concert by Nothing.
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TODAY’S GAME: The Generals and Braves play game four of the five-game series today at Pringles Park. The Braves lead the all-time series 74-72. The two teams will meet 13 times this season, 10 times at Pringles Park.

GENERALS RECAP:  – The first place Generals (9-4) blanked the Mississippi Braves (4-9) on Tuesday night at Pringles Park, 7-0. Taijuan Walker and Jandy Sena combined for the three-hit shutout, the first of the 2012 season for Jackson. The Generals are the first to nine wins in the Southern League. Walker (2-0) tossed six shutout innings, allowing just two hits while striking out seven and walking one. Sena earned a three inning save and surrendered just one hit and struck out one in his 2012 Generals debut. Joe Dunigan was 2-for-4 with a homer, two RBI and two runs. Jesus Sucre was 2-for-4 with a double, run and three RBI. Rich Poythressfinished the night 2-for-3 with a double, RBI and run scored.

WHO’S HOT?: Jesus Sucre has a team best 7-game hitting streak. Joe Dunigan has recorded back-to-back games with a homer and 8 hits in the current series, batting .533 (8×15) with 5 runs scored, 2 doubles, 2 home runs and 3 RBI. The Generals pitching staff has struck out a league-best 128 batters so far this season and also lead the league with a 2.29 ERA. RH Carter Capps (6.2 IP), LH Brian Moran (6.0), RH Moises Hernandez (4.2) and LH Steve Garrison (4.1) have yet to allow a run this season. The bullpen is a combined 4-1 with 5 saves and a 1.19 ERA (7ER, 54.1 IP) while walking 19 and striking out 56 strikeouts this season.

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (Mariners) (9-4) vs. Mississippi Braves (Braves) (4-9)
Site: Pringles Park – Jackson, TN
Pitching Match-up: RHP Brandon Maurer (0-0, 5.00) vs. RHP David Hale (1-1, 7.04)
Time: 11:05 a.m. CT
Promotions: School Day #2
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TODAY’S GAME: The Generals and Braves play game three of the five-game series today at Pringles Park. The Braves lead the all-time series 74-71. The two teams will meet 13 times this season, 10 times at Pringles Park.

GENERALS RECAP:  – The Generals pounded out 14 hits and defeated the M-Braves 7-1 on Monday night. The win evened the series at 1 game each and increased the Jackson lead in the Southern League North Division to 2 games. LH James Paxton allowed 1 run on 2 hits, while walking 8 and striking out 4 in 4.2 innings, but didn’t figure into the decision. RH Moises Hernandez walked 1 and struck out 3 over 2.1 shutout innings for the win. Four Generals recorded multi-hit games Monday: DH Joe Dunigan (3×4, 2 R, 2B, HR, RBI), 3B Francisco Martinez (3×4, 2 R), RF Johermyn Chavez (2×4, 2 R) and CF Denny Almonte(2×3, 2 RBI).

WHO’S HOT?: Joe Dunigan has recorded back-to-back 3 hits games, batting .545 (6×11) with 3 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 home run and 1 RBI. 2B Eric Campbell went 0x4 with 1 run and 1 BB yesterday, ending his hit streak at 6 games. During the streak he hit .389 (7×18) with 2 runs scored, 1 double, 1 home run and 2 RBI. SS Nick Franklin, who had a day off yesterday, has reached base in all 10 he has appeared this season, while recording a hit in 8 games. He is currently batting .275 (11×40) with 3 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 home run and 5 RBI. The Generals pitching staff has struck out a league-best 120 batters so far this season and also lead the league with a 2.47 ERA. RH Carter Capps (6.2 IP), LH Brian Moran (6.0), RH Moises Hernandez (4.2) and LH Steve Garrison (4.1) have yet to allow a run this season. The bullpen is a combined 4-1 with 4 saves and a 1.23 ERA (7ER, 51.1 IP) while walking 19 and striking out 55 strikeouts this season.

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (Mariners) (8-4) vs. Mississippi Braves (Braves) (4-8)
Site: Pringles Park – Jackson, TN
Pitching Match-up: RHP Taijuan Walker (1-0, 3.60) vs. LHP Sean Gilmartin (0-1, 1.50)
Time: 7:05 p.m. CT
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TODAY’S GAME: The Generals and Braves play game two of a five-game series today at Pringles Park. The Braves lead the all-time series 74-70. The two teams will meet 13 times this season, 10 times at Pringles Park.

GENERALS RECAP:  – Ian Gac homered against Generals infielder Eric Campbell in the top of the 16th inning Sunday night at Pringles Park, giving the M-Braves a 4-3 win. The series opener lasted 5 hours, 3 minutes and 13 pitchers were used, including 2 position players. It was the 3rd straight loss for the Generals who dropped to 7-4 on the season, but still hold a 1 game ahead of Tennessee in the North division standings. Campbell took the loss, allowing just 1 run in 3.0 relief innings, the first of his career. LH Brian Moran (2.0,0,0,0,0,1), RH Stephen Pryor (2.0,0,0,0,0,5), LH Bobby LaFromboise (3.0,1,0,0,2,2) and RH Carter Capps (1.0,0,0,0,1,2) combined to toss 8.0 innings of shutout baseball on 1 hit. Starter Andrew Carraway (5.0,10,3,3,2,3) was lifted after 5.0 innings, giving up 3 runs on 10 hits. LF Daniel Carroll led the Generals going 4×7 with a game tying RBI in the 6th inning. DH Joe Dunigan (3×7, R, 2B, 3B) and 2B Gabriel Noriega (2×4, RBI, 2 BB) each finished with multi-hit games.

WHO’S HOT?: 2B Eric Campbell, who did not have an at-bat yesterday, has hit safely in all 6 games he has appeared this season, batting .389 (7×18) with 2 runs scored, 1 double, 1 home run and 2 RBI. SS Nick Franklin has reached base in all 10 he has appeared this season, while recording a hit in 8 games. He is currently batting .275 (11×40) with 3 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 home run and 5 RBI. The Generals pitching staff has struck out a league-best 112 batters so far this season and ranks 2nd in ERA at 2.60. RH Carter Capps (6.2 IP), LH Brian Moran (6.0), LH Steve Garrison (4.1) and RH Moises Hernandez (2.1) have yet to allow a run this season. The bullpen is a combined 3-1 with 4 saves and a 1.30 ERA (7 ER, 47.0 IP) while walking 17 and striking out 49 strikeouts this season.

TRANSACTIONS: LHP Steve Garrison and OF Daniel Carroll were both placed on the 7-day disabled list. OF Kalian Sams was reinstated from the disabled list and transferred from High Desert to Jackson. RHP Jandy Senawas also promoted from High Desert.

PAXTON SL PITCHER OF THE WEEK: LHP James Paxton was named Southern League Player of the Week, April 5-15. Paxton went 1-0 with a 0.87 ERA (1 ER, 10.1 IP), while walking 1 and striking out 17 in his first 2 start this season. He has limited opponents to a .167 (6×36), while allowing only 1 extra-base hit (2B). He currently ranks T2nd in the league in strikeouts (17) and T5th in ERA (0.87). The 23-year-old lefty is rated as the No. 3 prospect for the Seattle Mariners, according to Baseball America. He was drafted by Seattle in the fourth round of the 2010 draft out of the University of Kentucky.

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (Mariners) (7-4) vs. Mississippi Braves (Braves) (4-7)
Site: Pringles Park – Jackson, TN
Pitching Match-up: LHP James Paxton (1-0, 0.87) vs. RHP Zeke Spruill (1-0, 1.64)
Time: 6:05 p.m. CT
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TODAY’S GAME:The Generals open a five-game series at Pringles Park tonight against the Mississippi Braves. The first place Generals will look to snap their current two-game losing streak against the 3-7 Braves. The M-Braves lost in 13 innings last night to the Montgomery Biscuits.

GENERALS RECAP:  – Tennessee used a 5-run bottom of the 5th inning to defeat the Generals 5-2 on Saturday night. Jackson dropped their 2nd straight game for the first time this season. The Generals won the series 3 games to 2 and despite the back-to-back losses Jackson remains in 1st place in the Southern League North standings. RH Yoervis Medina (5.0,7,5,5,2,4,2HR) suffered the loss, giving up 5 runs on 7 hits in 5.0 innings. CF Denny Almonte (2×3, R, HR, RB) and C Jesus Sucre (2×3, R) each recorded 2 hits in the games, while Almonte hit his first home run of the season, a solo shot in the 5th. Almonte picked his 4th multi-hit game of the season and has recorded 5 hits in his last 7 at-bats (.714, R, HR, RBI) were 2-for-3 in the game.

WHO’S HOT?: 2B Eric Campbell has hit safely in all 6 games he has appeared this season, batting .389 (7×18) with 2 runs scored, 1 double, 1 home run and 2 RBI. SS Nick Franklin has reached base in all 9 of the Generals games this season, while recordin a hit in 7 games. He is currently batting .313 (10×32) with 3 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 home run and 5 RBI. The Generals pitching staff has struck out a league-best 99 batters so far this season and ranks 2nd in ERA at 2.66.

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (Mariners) (7-3) vs. Mississippi Braves (Braves) (3-7)
Site: Pringles Park – Jackson, TN
Pitching Match-up: RHP Andrew Carraway (2-0, 0.69) vs. LHP Luis Avilan (0-2, 3.38)
Time: 6:05 p.m. CT
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Today I had a chance to visit with the Mariners No. 2 pick in last years draft Danny Hultzen. He has started the season 0-2, but don’t let the record fool you. He is fine. Hultzen struck out 9 last night in 5 2/3 innings and allowed 2 unearned runs to score while walking 3.

The big difference between his game 2 start and his first start was that he just pitched. He was a little nervous during his first start last Sunday. He did not have good command of his secondary stuff, thus more fastballs. Fast forward to Friday night and it was a different pitcher. His slider was good and he was throwing it for strikes. His change up was better because he through it for strikes. Generals pitching coach Lance Painter has told him to work inside more with the fastball, especially to lefties and last night he did. You see the result.

He impressed with his athleticism, being able to field a perfectly placed bunt down the first base line and throwing the runner out.

His demeanor reminds you a lot of ironically, Dustin Ackley, the other No. 2 overall pick to play in Jackson during the last three years. Both are very quiet, but courteous and outstanding young men. The Mariners have done well in drafting talented players, but also solid human beings.

Hultzen does not remind you of anyone on the mound. He has his own style and it seems to work. Very well.

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WALKER SCRATCHED: Taijuan Walker has been scratched from tonight’s start at Tennessee and is being pushed back to Tuesday night. Taijuan woke up yesterday with a stiff neck and as a precaution they have chosen to give him a few days rest. The Generals rotation will go like this for the next series. Opposing Walker on Tuesday will be the Braves No.5 prospect according to Baseball America, LH Sean Gilmartin

Sun: RH Andrew Carraway
Mon: LH James Paxton
Tues: RH Taijuan Walker
Wed: RH Brandon Maurer
Thur: LH Danny Hultzen

TODAY’S GAME: The Geneals and Smokies wrap up the 5-game series tonight at Smokies Park, with first pitch at 5:15 p.m. CT. Jackson leads the series 3-1. Righty Yoervis Medina makes a spot start tonight for the Generals in place of scheduled starter Taijuan Walker(stiff neck). Medina made 4 starts for the Generals in 2011, going 0-1, with a 4.68 ERA. In 2 relief outings this season he is 0-0, with a 2.45 ERA in 3 2/3 innings.

GENERALS RECAP:  – The Generals lost 4-1 to Tennessee on Friday night snapping a 4-game win streak. Danny Hultzen (5.2,1,2,0,3,9) picked up the loss despite allowing 1 hit and striking out 9 in 5.2 innings of work. Daniel Carroll (1×4, R, HR, RBI) broke a scoreless tie in the top of the 6th inning with a leadoff solo homer to left that gave Jackson an early 1-0 advantage. Tennessee plated 2 runs in the bottom of the 6th inning on a 2-run double off reliever Steven Hensley. Hultzen left the game with 2 outs and runners on second and third in the 6th inning. Denny Almonte (3×4) recorded his 1st multi-hit game of the season leading the team with 3 hits in the game.

WHO’S HOT?: The Generals pitching staff has struck out a league-best 91 batters so far this season and ranks 2nd in ERA at 2.36… 2B Eric Campbell has hit safely in all 5 games he has appeared this season, batting .400 (6×18) with 2 runs scored, 1 double, 1 home run and 2 RBI… SS Nick Franklin, who had a day off yesterday, has reached base in all 8 of the Generals games this season. He is currently batting .321 (9×28) with 3 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 home run and 4 RBI.

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (Mariners) (7-2) at Tennessee Smokies (Cubs) (5-4)
Site: Smokies Park, Kodak, TN
Pitching Match-up: RHP Yoervis Medina (0-0, 2.45) vs. LHP Brooks Raley (0-0, 2.84)
Time: 5:15 p.m. CT
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TODAY’S GAME: Lefty Danny Hultzen makes his second pro start tonight in game four of the five-game series against Tennessee. The Generals look for their fifth straight win and fourth in-a-row over the Smokies. Jackson leads the Southern League North Division by three games.

GENERALS RECAP:  – The Generals won on Thursday night over Tennessee, 4-1 at Smokies Park, clinching the series. Jackson, 7-1 on the season has the best record in the Southern League. The Generals won thanks to a three-run top of the eighth inning breaking a 1-1 tie. With two runners on base, Mario Yepez singled home pinch runner Daniel Carroll from second base to give the Generals a 2-1 edge. Jesus Sucre came in to score on a wild pitch and Yepez scored on a Francisco Martinez groundout to push the lead to 4-1. Eric Campbell put Jackson on the board in the second inning with an RBI single. Campbell was 2-for-2 with a double and is 3-for-3 in his last three at-bats with a homer, double, single and two RBI. Nick Franklin walked and extended his on-base streak to eight games. Stephen Pryor tossed 2 2/3 scoreless innings to finish the game and earned the win.

WHO’S HOT?: Generals Pitching has struck out a league best 81 batters so far this season and ranks 2nd in ERA at 2.50. SS Nick Franklin has reached base in all 8 of the Generals games this season. RHP Stephen Pryor is 1-0, with 3 saves in 4 outings to start the season. After 2 starts, RHP Andrew Carraway is 2-0, with a 0.69 ERA (1ER/13.0IP) with 10 strikeouts and just 1 walk.

BEST START IN FRANCHISE HISTORY: The Generals 7-1 start is the best start in franchise history. West Tenn started the 2006 season 5-1 and 9-3, the previous best start in franchise history.

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (Mariners) (7-1) at Tennessee Smokies (Cubs) (4-4)
Site: Smokies Park, Kodak, TN
Pitching Match-up: LHP Danny Hultzen (0-1, 11.25) vs. RHP Dae-Eun Rhee (0-0, 4.76)
Time: 6:15 p.m. CT
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TODAY’S GAME: The first place Generals look for their second straight series tonight at Smokies Park in game three of the five-game series. Jackson leads the series 2-0 and will look for a season best, four-game win streak. Jackson leads Tennessee by two games in the North Division.

GENERALS RECAP:  – Eric Campbell belted a solo homer in the top of the ninth inning on Wednesday afternoon, helping Jackson to their third straight win, 2-1. The Generals, now 6-1 are off to the best start in franchise history. Jackson now has a two game lead over the Smokies in the Southern League north standings. Starter James Paxton was lifted after 88 pitches and 4 2/3 innings on the mound. Paxton surrendered one run on four hits, striking out seven and walking just one. Paxton has only allowed one run in his first 9 2/3 innings, striking out 17 and walking one. Reliever Steve Garrison tossed 2 1/3 scoreless frames and Bobby LaFromboise (1-0) picked up the win, blanking the Smokies in the final two innings.

WHO’S HOT?: 1B Rich Poythress has hit safely in 6 of 7 games this season, batting .409 (9×22) with 4 runs scored, 3 doubles, 5 RBI and 5 BB. SS Nick Franklin went 0x2 in the game ending his hit streak at 6 games.During his streak, he is batting .391 (9×23) with 3 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 home run and 4 RBI.

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (Mariners) (6-1) at Tennessee Smokies (Cubs) (4-3)
Site: Smokies Park, Kodak, TN
Pitching Match-up: RHP Brandon Maurer (1-0, 0.00) vs. RHP Dallas Beeler (0-0, 1.80)
Time: 6:15 p.m. CT
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TODAY’S GAME: The Generals (5-1) play their third day game in four days this morning against the Smokies (4-2) at Smokies Park in Kodak, TN. A win today would give Jackson the best start in franchise history. The Generals are alone atop the Southern League North standings.

GENERALS RECAP: – Andrew Carraway retired 20 straight batters from the first to the seventh inning and won his second start of the season. Jackson (4-1) took the

opener from the Smokies, 5-1 on the road in Kodak, TN on Tuesday night. Generals pitching retired 25 consecutive and 26 of the final 28 Tennessee batters in the win. The 5-1 record to start the season matches the 2005 Diamond Jaxx as the best start in franchise history. Rich Poythress was 3-for-4 with a run and RBI to pace the 11-hit offensive attack for Jackson. Johermyn Chavez and Denny Almonte ended the night 2-for-4 at the dish. Carraway surrendered one run on two hits in seven innings, while walking none and striking out four. Steven Hensley tossed 1 1/3 scoreless and Brian Moran added 2/3 scoreless relief.

Today’s Matchup: Jackson Generals (Mariners) (5-1) at Tennessee Smokies (Cubs) (4-2)
Site: Smokies Park, Kodak, TN
Pitching Match-up: LHP James Paxton (1-0, 0.00) vs. RHP Trey McNutt (0-0, 0.00)
Time: 10:30 a.m. CDT
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Game Information:  | Game Notes 4-11 vs Smokies

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