Game #94: Jackson Generals 10-14 (41-52) vs. Birmingham Barons 12-11 (42-51)
Time/Place: 7:05 pm CT | The Ballpark at Jackson | Jackson, Tennessee
Pitching Match-Up: RHP Matt Anderson (3-3, 4.37) vs. LHP Scott Snodgress (5-7, 4.21)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN | Listen Live Online | TuneIn Radio App | IPAD or IPHONE
TV: MiLB.TV
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Generals Videos: Watch Generals Highlights and Features
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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GAME NOTES

TODAY’S GAME:
• The Generals conclude a 5-game homestand tonight against the Birmingham Barons in Jackson with game 5 of the series (3-1)…having already clinched the series have won now 2 straight sets and 6 of 8 games overall…also are 6-3 against Birmingham this season and will play the Barons 6 more times in Jackson the final 21 home games of the season.
• The game can be heard on 96.5 ESPN, online at jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or TuneIn Radio.

GENERALS RECAP:
• SS Ketel Marte recorded 3 hits and 1B Dan Paolini hit his 7th home run with the Generals as Jackson defeated Birmingham 8-3 on Sunday.
Marte (3×5, R, 2 2B, RBI), LF Dario Pizzano (2×4, R, 3B) and DH Kevin Rivers (2×3, R, 2B, RBI) each recorded at least 2 of the team’s 12 hits, while Paolini (1×3, R, HR, 2 RBI), 2B Brock Hebert (1×3, R, 2B, 2 RBI, BB) and 3B Patrick Kivlehan (1×4, R, RBI) each drove in at least one of the Generals 8 runs.
Starter Tyler Pike (5.0,5,2,1,3,3) earned his 2nd AA win, allowing 2 runs (1 ER) on 5 hits in 5.0 innings. LH Cam Hobson (2.0,3,1,1,2,1) allowed a run in the 8th inning, while RH Mayckol Guaipe (2.0,0,0,0,0,2) held the Barons scoreless over 2.0 innings, including stranding the bases loaded in the 8th inning to earn his 6th save.

SANCHEZ NAMED SOUTHERN LEAGUE PITCHER OF THE WEEK:
• Monday RHP Victor Sanchez was named Southern League Pitcher of the Week, July 7-13. Sanchez recorded the win in his only start during the week on July 12 vs. Birmingham. He allowed only 1 run on 3 hits, while walking 1 and striking out a season-high 9 batters in 8.0 innings.

BATS SCORCHING AND WON SIX OF LAST EIGHT GAMES:
• The Generals have posted double-digit hit totals in 7 of last 8 games (12 last night) and batted .314 (87×277) over their last 8 games, winning 6 of those, scoring 50 R on 87 H with 15 2B, 6 3B and 11 HR.
• Jackson ranks 2nd in the league doubles (170), 2nd in triples (33), 4th in slugging (.390) and 3rd in batting (.263) on the season.

PETERSON DOUBLES IN THE FUTURES GAME SUNDAY:
• D.J. Peterson was selected to play in the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game on Sunday at Target Field. Peterson started at first base for the U.S. Team and was 1-for-2 with a double. Peterson’s former High Desert teammate Gabby Guerrero, the starting DH for the World Team, was 0-for-2 with a strikeout.

BRAZIS IMPRESSES IN FIRST TWO RELIEF OUTINGS:
• In 2 relief outings since coming up from A+ High Desert, RH Matt Brazis has faced 1 over the minimum in 7.1 innings. He gave up a solo home run to Greg Hopkins in his first outing which was the only hit or run allowed. He has walked 1 and struck out 6 so far.

VIVA LA VARGAS IN THE SECOND HALF OUT OF PEN:
• RH Richard Vargas has appeared in 8 games since the All-Star break going 1-0, and is 3-for-3 in save opportunities, not allowing a run in 9.0 IP. Vargas has walked 4 and struck out 10, while giving up just 2 hits holding opponents to a .063 AVG (2×32). This is after going 0-1, with a 6.12 ERA in the first half going 2-for-4 in save opportunities walking 24 and striking out 30 in 32.1 IP.

ODDS AND ENDS:
• Hot Hitting July – After batting .294 as a team in June, the Generals are currently batting .283 in July, which ranks 1st in the league. The 12 July home runs ranks 3rd in the league and 7 wins is T-2nd.
HITTING STREAKS:
• INF Patrick Kivlehan currently has a 7-game hit streak, batting .385 (10×26) with 8 runs scored, 1 double, 1 triple, 1 home run, 5 RBI and 2 walks.
• INF Dan Paolini has hit safely 10 of 11 games appeared in July, batting .385 (15×39) with 7 runs scored, 4 doubles, 3 home runs, 9 RBI and 2 walks.
• OF Dario Pizzano has hit safely in each of his last 7 games, batting .417 (10×24) with 7 runs scored, 2 doules, 3 triples, 1 home run, 10 RBI and 4 walks.
• INF Ketel Marte currently has a 5-game hit streak, batting .417 (10×24) with 2 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 triple and 4 RBI.
• OF Leon Landry has hit safely in 15 of his last 16 games, batting .315 (23×73) with 9 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 4 RBI and 7 stolen bases. Since June 7, Landry has hit safely in 27 of his last 30 games with 15 multi-hit efforts, batting .350 (43×123) with 19 runs scored, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 7 RBI, 3 walks and 12 stolen bases. During this 30 game stretch he has raised his season average from .236 to .285.
• Success against Birmingham at home – Since 2008, the Generals are 35-17 (.673) at home against the Barons.

Game #93: Jackson Generals 9-14 (40-52) vs. Birmingham Barons 12-10 (41-51)
Time/Place: 6:05 pm CT | The Ballpark at Jackson | Jackson, Tennessee
Promotions: Family Fun Day (kids 12 and under get in free)
Pitching Match-Up: LHP Tyler Pike (1-1, 3.68) vs. RHP Myles Jaye (1-7, 6.19)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN | Listen Live Online | TuneIn Radio App | IPAD or IPHONE
TV: MiLB.TV
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Generals Videos: Watch Generals Highlights and Features
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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GAME NOTES

TODAY’S GAME:
• The Generals continue a 5-game homestand tonight against the Birmingham Barons in Jackson with game 4 of the series (2-1)…are coming off a series win at Huntsville (3-2) and have won 5 of 7…also are 5-3 against Birmingham this season and will play the Barons 7 more times in Jackson the final 22 home games of the season.
• The game can be heard on 96.5 ESPN, online at jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or TuneIn Radio.

GENERALS RECAP:
• DH Dario Pizzano hit 2 triples and drove in 3 runs and starter Victor Sanchez struck out 9 over 8.0 innings as Jackson defeated Birmingham 7-1 on Saturday night.
• Pizzano (2×3, 2 R, 2 3B, 3 RBI) and RF Kevin Rivers (2×3, R, 2 2B, RBI, BB) combined to record 4 of the teams 9 hits with 3 runs scored, 4 extra-base hits and 4 RBI.
• Starter Victor Sanchez (8.0,3,1,1,1,9,HR) allowed only 1 run on 3 hits, while striking out 9 in 8.0 innings to pick up his 5th win of the season. RH Richard Vargas (1.0,0,0,0,0,0) tossed a 1-2-3 9th inning close out the game.

GENERALS HAVE WON FIVE OF LAST SEVEN GAMES:
• The Generals have posted double-digit hit totals in 6 of last 7 games (only 9 last night) and batted .310 (75×242) over their last 7 games, winning 5 of those, scoring 42 runs on 75 hits with 11 doubles, 5 triples and 10 home runs.
• Jackson now ranks 3rd in the league doubles (165), 2nd in triples (32), 4th in slugging (.387) and 3rd in batting (.263) on the season.

PETERSON PLAYING 1ST, BATTING 6TH IN FUTURES GAME:
• D.J. Peterson will miss his second straight game today because of playing in today’s Futures Game at 4:00 p.m.. He was named to the U.S. Team for the 2014 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. Peterson will bat sixth and play first base for the U.S. squad at Target Field in Minneapolis as part of the All-Star Week festivities.

ODDS AND ENDS:
• Hot Hitting July – After batting .294 as a team in June, the Generals are currently batting .277 in July, which ranks 1st in the league. The 11 July home runs ranks 3rd in the league.
INF Patrick Kivlehan currently has a 6-game hit streak, batting .409 (9×22) with 7 runs scored, 1 double, 1 triple, 1 home run, 4 RBI and 2 walks.
• INF Dan Paolini has hit safely 9 of 10 games appeared in July, batting .389 (14×36) with 6 runs scored, 4 doubles, 2 home runs, 7 RBI and 2 walks.
• OF Dario Pizzano has hit safely in each of his last 6 games, batting .400 (8×20) with 6 runs scored, 2 doules, 3 triples, 1 home run, 9 RBI and 4 walks.
• OF Leon Landry has hit safely in 14 of his last 15 games, batting .324 (22×68) with 8 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 4 RBI and 7 stolen bases. Since June 7, Landry has hit safely in 26 of his last 29 games with 15 multi-hit efforts, batting .356 (42×118) with 18 runs scored, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 7 RBI, 3 walks and 12 stolen bases. During this 29 game stretch he has raised his season average from .236 to .286.
• Success against Birmingham at home – Since 2008, the Generals are 34-17 (.667) at home against the Barons.

BRAZIS IMPRESSES IN FIRST TWO RELIEF OUTINGS:
• In 2 relief outings since coming up from A+ High Desert, RH Matt Brazis has faced 1 over the minimum in 7.1 innings. He gave up a solo home run to Greg Hopkins in his first outing which was the only hit or run allowed. He has walked 1 and struck out 6 so far.

PETERSON CONTINUES TO HIT FOR THE GENERALS:
• 3B D.J. Peterson homered last Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday in Huntsville and has now hit safely in 14 of 15 games with Jackson, including 7 straight. Peterson is batting .290 (18×62) with 8 runs scored, 4 doubles, 3 home runs, 7 RBI and 4 walks.

VIVA LA VARGAS IN THE SECOND HALF OUT OF PEN:
• RH Richard Vargas has appeared in 8 games since the All-Star break going 1-0, and is 3-for-3 in save opportunities, not allowing a run in 9.0 IP. Vargas has walked 4 and struck out 10, while giving up just 2 hits holding opponents to a .063 AVG (2×32). This is after going 0-1, with a 6.12 ERA in the first half going 2-for-4 in save opportunities walking 24 and striking out 30 in 32.1 IP.

Game #92: Jackson Generals 8-14 (39-52) vs. Birmingham Barons 12-9 (41-50)
Time/Place: 6:05 pm CT | The Ballpark at Jackson | Jackson, Tennessee
Promotions: Super Hero Night, Post Game Fireworks, Cap Giveaway (Sonic), Poster Giveaway (Jackson Sun), Hotwired Concert, Jersey Auction
Pitching Match-Up: RHP Victor Sanchez (4-4, 4.11) vs. RHP Chris Beck (4-7, 3.59)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN | Listen Live Online | TuneIn Radio App | IPAD or IPHONE
TV: MiLB.TV
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Generals Videos: Watch Generals Highlights and Features
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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GAME NOTES

TODAY’S GAME:
• The Generals continue a 5-game homestand tonight against the Birmingham Barons in Jackson with game 3 of the series (1-1)…are coming off a series win at Huntsville (3-2) and have won 4 of 6…also are 4-3 against Birmingham this season and will play the Barons 8 more times in Jackson the final 23 home games of the season.
• The game can be heard on 96.5 ESPN, online at jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or TuneIn Radio.

GENERALS RECAP:
• The Generals got home runs from LF Patrick Kivlehan (2×3, HR, 2 RBI), DH Dario Pizzano (1×1, HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB) and defeated Birmingham 6-2 to even the series on Friday.
• Pizzano reached base in all 4 at-bats including a solo home run in the 3rd inning after Kivlehan hit a 2-run homer two batters earlier. CF Leon Landry (2×5) and D.J. Peterson (2×4, 2 R) added two hits each of Jackson’s 11.
• Starter Stephen Landazuri (4.1,5,2,2,3,3) did not factor into the decision leaving in the 5th inning and RH Matt Brazis (3.2,0,0,0,1,3) earned his first AA win. Brazis has faced one over the minimun in 7.1 innings to start his Double-A time, allowing 1 hit and 1 run in 2 games.RH David Colvin (1.0, 0,0,0,0,0) pitched a perfect 9th inning.

DOUBLE-DIGIT HITS IN EACH OF LAST SIX GAMES:
• The Generals have posted double-digit hit totals and batted .316 (66×209) over their last 6 games, winning 4 of those, scoring 35 runs on 66 hits with 9 doubles, 3 triples and 10 home runs.
• Jackson now ranks T-3rd in the league doubles (163), 2nd in triples (30), 4th in slugging (.386) and 3rd in batting (.262) on the season.

BRAZIS IMPRESSES IN FIRST TWO RELIEF OUTINGS:
• In 2 relief outings since coming up from A+ High Desert, RH Matt Brazis has faced 1 over the minimun in 7.1 innings. He gave up a solo home run to Greg Hopkins in his first outing which was the only hit or run allowed. He has walked 1 and struck out 6 so far.

PETERSON CONTINUES TO HIT FOR THE GENERALS:
• 3B D.J. Peterson homered on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday in Huntsville and has now hit safely in 14 of 15 games with Jackson, including 7 straight. Peterson is batting .290 (18×62) with 8 runs scored, 4 doubles, 3 home runs, 7 RBI and 4 walks.

ODDS AND ENDS:
• Hot Hitting July – After batting .294 as a team in June, the Generals are currently batting .278, which ranks 2nd in the league. The 11 home runs ranks T-2nd in the league.
• INF Dan Paolini has hit safely in all 9 games he has appeared in July, batting .438 (14×32) with 6 runs scored, 4 doubles, 2 home runs, 7 RBI and 2 walks. Paolini currently leads the team in homers (6), doubles (25) and RBIs (46).
• OF Leon Landry has hit safely in 6 straight games, including 4 multi-hit games, batting .357 (10×28) with 5 runs, 1 double and 1 RBI Since June 7, Landry has hit safely in 25 of his last 28 games with 15 multi-hit efforts, batting .366 (41×112) with 18 runs scored, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 6 RBI, 3 walks and 10 stolen bases. During this 28 game stretch he has raised his season average from .236 to .288.
• Success against Birmingham at home – Since 2008, the Generals are 33-17 (.660) at home against the Barons.
• Baron vs. Barons – C Steve Baron, Seattle’s supplemental 1st round pick in 2009, made his first Double-A start Friday and was 1-for-3 with a double and RBI.

VIVA LA VARGAS AT THE END OF GAMES IN 2ND HALF:
• RH Richard Vargas has appeared in 7 games since the All-Star break going 1-0, and is 3-for-3 in save opperunities, not allowing a run in 8 IP. Vargas has walked 4 and struck out 10, while giving up just 2 hits holding opponents to a .069 AVG (2×29). This is after going 0-1, with a 6.12 ERA in the first half going 2-for-4 in save oppertunites walking 24 and striking out 30 in 32.1 IP.

PETERSON HEADS TO THE FUTURES GAME:
• D.J. Peterson will not be with the Generals on Saturday and Sunday because of his travel and playing in the Futures Game on Sunday. He was named to the U.S. Team for the 2014 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. Peterson will be joined at the All-Star Futures Game by High Desert outfielder Gabby Guerrero, who will play on the World Team at the July 13 game at Target Field in Minneapolis as part of the All-Star Week festivities.

Game #91: Jackson Generals 7-14 (38-52) vs. Birmingham Barons 12-8 (41-49)
Time/Place: 7:05 pm CT | The Ballpark at Jackson | Jackson, Tennessee
Promotions: Flat Screen Friday
Pitching Match-Up: RHP Stephen Landazuri (3-4, 4.22) vs. RHP Nick McCully (4-7, 5.66)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN | Listen Live Online | TuneIn Radio App | IPAD or IPHONE
TV: MiLB.TV
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Generals Videos: Watch Generals Highlights and Features
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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GAME NOTES

TODAY’S GAME:
• The Generals continue a 5-game homestand tonight against the Birmingham Barons in Jackson (0-1)…are coming off a series win at Huntsville (3-2) and have won 3 of 5…also are 3-3 against Birmingham this season and will play the Barons 9 more times in Jackson the final 49 games of the season.
• The game can be heard on 96.5 ESPN, online at jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or TuneIn Radio.

GENERALS RECAP:
• The Generals had 10 hits including multi-hit games from CF Leon Landry (2×5, RBI), SS Ketel Marte (2×5) , 1B Pat Kivlehan (2×4, R, RBI) and DH Dan Paolini (2×4, HR, 2 RBI), but Jackson fell in the opener against Birmingham 7-4 in Jackson.
• Starter Tyler Olson (0.2,3,3,3,1,2) suffered the loss and could not escape the first inning. RH Trevor Miller (4.0,4,1,1,2,5), LH Kyle Hunter (1.0,2,3,3,1,1), RH Moises Hernandez (2.1,4,0,0,1,2) and RH Richard Vargas (1.0,0,0,0,1,0) logged innings on Thursday night.
• Paolini hit his team-leading 6th home run in the bottom of the sixth inning to draw the Generals within 7-3, but that was close as it got.
• Birmingham used two 3-run innings in the first and the sixth to get the victory in game one of the series.

OFFENSE CONTINUES TO ROLL IN THE LAST 5 GAMES:
• The Generals have posted double-digit hit totals and batted .313 (55×176) over their last 5 games, winning 3 of those, scoring 28 runs on 55 hits with 7 doubles, 3 triples and 8 home runs.
• Jackson now ranks 5th in the league doubles (160), 2nd in triples (30), 4th in slugging (.384) and T-3rd in batting (.262) on the season.
• Patrick Kivlehan (.300), Leon Landry (.316), Ketel Marte (.318), Dan Paolini (.450), D.J. Peterson (.318) and Dario Pizzano (.313) are batting over .300 in the last 5 games.

PETERSON CONTINUES TO HIT FOR THE GENERALS:
• 3B D.J. Peterson homered on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday in Huntsville and has now hit safely in 13 of 14 games with Jackson, batting .276 (16×58) with 6 runs scored, 3 doubles, 3 home runs, 7 RBI and 3 walks.

ODDS AND ENDS:
• Hot Hitting July – After batting .294 as a team in June, the Generals are currently batting .271, which ranks 3rd in the league. The 9 home runs also ranks 3rd in the league.
• INF Dan Paolini has hit safely in all 8 games he has appeared in July, batting .464 (13×28) with 6 runs scored, 4 doubles, 2 home runs, 7 RBI and 2 walks. Paolini currently leads the team in homers (6), doubles (25) and RBIs (46).
• OF Leon Landry has hit safely in 12 of his last 13 games, batting .328 (19×58) with 8 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 3 RBI and 5 stolen bases. Since June 7, Landry has hit safely in 24 of his last 27 games with 14 multi-hit efforts, batting .361 (39×108) with 18 runs scored, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 6 RBI, 3 walks and 10 stolen bases. During this 27 game stretch he has raised his season average from .236 to .286.
• Not such a home sweet home – Jackson has dropped 9 of 11 home games since June 24th and are 18-27 at home this season.
• Success though against Birmingham at home – Since 2008, the Generals are 32-17 at home against the Barons.

VIVA LA VARGAS AT THE END OF GAMES IN 2ND HALF:
• RH Richard Vargas has appeared in 7 games since the All-Star break going 1-0, and is 3-for-3 in save opperunities, not allowing a run in 8 IP. Vargas has walked 4 and struck out 10, while giving up just 2 hits holding opponents to a .069 AVG (2×29). This is after going 0-1, with a 6.12 ERA in the first half going 2-for-4 in save oppertunites walking 24 and striking out 30 in 32.1 IP.

PETERSON TO THE FUTURES GAME:
• D.J. Peterson was named to the U.S. Team for the upcoming 2014 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. Peterson will be joined at the All-Star Futures Game by High Desert outfielder Gabby Guerrero, who will play on the World Team at the July 13 game at Target Field in Minneapolis as part of the All-Star Week festivities.

Game #90: Jackson Generals 7-13 (38-51) vs. Birmingham Barons 11-8 (40-49)
Time/Place: 7:05 pm CT | The Ballpark at Jackson | Jackson, Tennessee
Promotions: Dollar Night (MobileNation), Post Game Karaoke
Pitching Match-Up: LHP Tyler Olson (3-4, 4.22) vs. RHP Mike Recchia (4-2, 2.83)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN | Listen Live Online | TuneIn Radio App | IPAD or IPHONE
TV: MiLB.TV
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Generals Videos: Watch Generals Highlights and Features
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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GAME NOTES

TODAY’S GAME:
• The Generals open a 5-game homestand tonight against the Birmingham Barons in Jackson…are coming off a series win at Huntsville (3-2) and have won 3 of 4…also are 3-2 against Birmingham this season and will play the Barons 10 times in the final 50 games.
• The game can be heard on 96.5 ESPN, online at jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or TuneIn Radio.

GENERALS RECAP:
• SS Ketel Marte recorded 3 hits and 3B D.J. Peterson recorded his 3rd home run as Jackson defeated Huntsville 7-4 in a 6 inning rain-shortened game on Tuesday night.
• Marte (3×4, R, 3B, 3 RBI) and LF Patrick Kivlehan (2×3, R, RBI) each recorded multi-hit efforts as part of an 11-hit attack by the Generals. Peterson (1×4, R, HR, RBI) hit his 3rd home run in his last 4 games with the Generals. He currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 21 home runs this season (18 with High Desert).
• Starter Cam Hobson (5.0,6,4,4,0,1,HR) recorded his 5th win of the season, allowing 4 runs on 6 hits in 5.0 innings. RH David Colvin (0.1,0,0,0,0,0) retired the only batters faced in the 6th inning before the game was called to earn his 3rd save.

GENERALS OFFENSE SCORCHING IN LAST 4 GAMES:
• The Generals batted .321 (45×140) over their last 4 games in Huntsville, winning 3 of those, scoring 24 runs on 45 hits with 6 doubles, 3 triples and 7 home runs.
• Jackson now ranks 5th in the league doubles (159), 2nd in triples (30), 4th in slugging (.384) and T-3rd in batting (.261) on the season.

PETERSON HAS HOMERED IN 3 OF LAST 4 GAMES:
• 3B D.J. Peterson homered on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday in Huntsville and hit safely in 12 of 13 games with Jackson, batting .283 (15×53) with 5 runs scored, 2 doubles, 3 home runs, 7 RBI and 3 walks.

ODDS AND ENDS:
• This week’s transactions – On Monday LHP Nick Hill was placed on the DL and RHP Matt Brazis (BRAY-zus) was added from A+ High Desert…On Tuesday C John Hicks was promoted to AAA Tacoma and C Steve Baron was added from A+ High Desert.
• Hot Hitting July – After batting .294 as a team in June, the Generals are currently batting .271, which ranks 3rd in the league. The 8 home runs also ranks 3rd in the league.
• INF Dan Paolini has hit safely in all 7 games he has appeared in July, batting .458 (11×24) with 5 runs scored, 4 doubles, 1 home run, 5 RBI and 2 walks.
• OF Leon Landry has hit safely in 11 of his last 12 games, batting .321 (17×53) with 8 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 2 RBI and 5 stolen bases. Since June 7, Landry has hit safely in 23 of his last 26 games with 13 multi-hit efforts, batting .359 (37×103) with 18 runs scored, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 5 RBI, 3 walks and 10 stolen bases. During this 26 game stretch he has raised his season average from .236 to .284.
• OF Julio Morban has hit safely in 11 of his last 14 games with 7 multi-hit efforts, batting .340 (18×53) with 6 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run, 4 RBI and 5 walks.

Game #89: Jackson Generals 6-13 (37-51) at Huntsville Stars 9-10 (55-34)
Time/Place: 6:30 pm CT | Joe Davis Stadium | Huntsville, Alabama
Pitching Match-Up: LHP Cam Hobson (4-7, 3.28) vs. RHP Andy Moye (4-1, 3.96)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN | Listen Live Online | TuneIn Radio App | IPAD or IPHONE
TV: None
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Generals Videos: Watch Generals Highlights and Features
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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GAME NOTES

TODAY’S GAME:
• The Generals wrap up a 5-game road series Tuesday night with the rubber match of the series against Huntsville…Jackson is 3-4 in rubber matches…coming off a 2-8 homestand against Tennessee (1-4) and Mobile (1-4)…are 6-8 against Huntsville this season and 3-6 at Joe Davis Stadium.
• The game can be heard on 96.5 ESPN, online at jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or TuneIn Radio.

GENERALS RECAP:
• LF Jack Marder recorded 4 hits and C John Hicks hit his 3rd home run of the season, but it wasn’t enough as Jackson lost to Huntsville 6-2 on Monday night.
• Marder (4×4) and Hicks (2×3, R, HR, 2 RBI) combined for 6 hits, while 3B D.J. Peterson (1×3), 1B Patrick Kivlehan (1×4), DH Julio Morban (1×4) and RF Dan Paolini (1×4, R) each recorded 1 of the team’s 10 hits.
• Starter Tyler Pike (2.1,4,5,4,4,3) recorded his first AA loss, allowing 5 runs (4 ER) on 4 hits in 2.1 innings. RH Matt Brazis (3.2,1,1,1,0,3,HR) allowed a solo home run in the bottom of the 6th inning, while RH Moises Hernandez (2.0,0,0,0,0,2) struck out 2 in 2.0 shutout innings.

OFFENSE HAS COME ALIVE OVER LAST 3 GAMES:
• The Generals have batted .306 (34×111) over their last 3 games scoring 17 runs on 34 hits with 5 home runs.

ODDS AND ENDS: 
• Former General Seager headed to ASG – 2011 General 3B Kyle Seager, 26, will make his Midsummer Classic debut in his 4th Major League season. On the year, the University of North Carolina product is batting .274 with 13 home runs, 59 RBI, 21 doubles and a .483 slugging percentage. He replaces Edwin Encarnacion of the Toronto Blue Jays on the A.L.’s active roster for the 85th All-Star Game.• Generals, Stars meet at “The Joe” again – In the final season of baseball in Huntsville, the Stars and Generals meet 25 times this season with 15 meetings coming at Joe Davis Stadium (3-6).• INF Dan Paolini has hit safely in all 6 games he has appeared in July, batting .476 (10×21) with 5 runs scored, 4 doubles, 1 home run, 4 RBI and 2 walks.• Since May 22, RH Matt Anderson is 3-1 with a 2.23 ERA (12 ER, 48.1 IP) in his last 8 starts. During this stretch he has struck out 38.• OF Leon Landry has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games, batting .327 (16×49) with 7 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 2 RBI and 5 stolen bases. Since June 7, Landry has hit safely in 22 of his last 25 games with 13 multi-hit efforts, batting .364 (36×99) with 17 runs scored, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 5 RBI, 3 walks and 10 stolen bases. During this 24 game stretch he has raised his season average from .236 to .284.• OF Julio Morban has hit safely in 11 of his last 14 games with 7 multi-hit efforts, batting .340 (18×53) with 6 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run, 4 RBI and 5 walks.• Since June 7, C John Hicks has reached base safely in 14 of 16 games, batting .364 (20×55) with 10 runs scored, 1 home run, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 8 RBI, 7 walks and 3 stolen bases.

PETERSON CONTINUES TO HIT AT DOUBLE-A LEVEL:
• 3B D.J. Peterson has hit safely in 11 of 12 games, including multi-hit performances in 3 of last 4 games. He has a .286 average with 2 homers, 2 doubles and 6 RBIs for Jackson. He had only 2 extra-base hits and 1 RBI through his first 9 games entering the current road trip, now going 7-for-17 against the the Stars.
VIVA LA VARGAS AT THE END OF GAMES IN 2ND HALF:
• RH Richard Vargas has appeared in 6 games since the All-Star going 1-0, and is 3-for-3 in save opperunities, not allowing a run in 8 IP. Vargas has walked 3 and struck out 10, while giving up just 2 hits holding opponents to a .074 AVG (2×27). This is after going 0-1, with a 6.12 ERA in the first half going 2-for-4 in save oppertunites walking 24 and striking out 30 in 32.1 IP.

Game #88: Jackson Generals 6-12 (37-50) at Huntsville Stars 8-10 (54-34)
Time/Place: 6:30 pm CT | Joe Davis Stadium | Huntsville, Alabama
Pitching Match-Up: LHP Tyler Pike (1-0, 1.46) vs. LHP Brent Suter (7-6, 3.84)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN | Listen Live Online | TuneIn Radio App | IPAD or IPHONE
TV: None
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Generals Videos: Watch Generals Highlights and Features
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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TODAY’S GAME:
• The Generals continue a 5-game road series Monday night with game 4 against the Huntsville Stars…coming off a 2-8 homestand against Tennessee (1-4) and Mobile (1-4)…are 5-7 against Huntsville this season and 3-5 at Joe Davis Stadium.
• The game can be heard on 96.5 ESPN, online at jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or TuneIn Radio.

GENERALS RECAP:
• 3B D.J. Peterson and DH Dan Paolini hit home runs and combined to drive in 6 runs for the Generals as Jackson defeated Huntsville 8-5 on Sunday.
• Paolini (3×4, R, 2B, HR, 3 RBI, BB) led the team with 3 hits, including hitting his 5th home run with a 1-out, 2-run blast in the 2nd inning. Peterson (2×5, 2 R, HR, 3 RBI) hit his 2nd home run in consecutive games with a solo shot with 2 outs in the 9th inning. He currently leads all Mariners farmhands with 20 home runs (2 with Jackson).
• Starter Victor Sanchez (7.0,4,2,2,3,4) recorded his 4th win, allowing only 2 runs on 4 hits over 7.0 innings. LH Kyle Hunter (1.0,1,0,0,0,0) tossed a scoreless 8th inning, while RH David Colvin (1.0,2,3,2,1,1) allowed 3 runs (2 ER) in the 9th inning before closing out the game.

ODDS AND ENDS:
• Today’s starter LH Tyler Pike is 1-0 with a 1.46 ERA (2 ER, 12.1 IP) in 3 AA starts. He has limited opponents to a .184 (7×38) average, while walking 11 and striking out 7.
• Generals, Stars meet at “The Joe” again – In the final season of baseball in Huntsville, the Stars and Generals meet 25 times this season with 15 meetings coming at Joe Davis Stadium (3-5).
• INF Dan Paolini has hit safely in all 5 games he has appeared in July, batting .529 (9×17) with 4 runs scored, 4 doubles, 1 home run, 4 RBI and 2 walks.
• Since May 22, RH Matt Anderson is 3-1 with a 2.23 ERA (12 ER, 48.1 IP) in his last 8 starts. During this stretch he has struck out 38.
• OF Leon Landry has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games, batting .327 (16×49) with 7 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 2 RBI and 5 stolen bases. Since June 7, Landry has hit safely in 22 of his last 25 games with 13 multi-hit efforts, batting .364 (36×99) with 17 runs scored, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 5 RBI, 3 walks and 10 stolen bases. During this 24 game stretch he has raised his season average from .236 to .284.
• OF Julio Morban has hit safely in 10 of his last 13 games with 7 multi-hit efforts, batting .347 (17×49) with 6 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run, 4 RBI and 5 walks.
• Since June 7, C John Hicks has reached base safely in 13 of 15 games with hits 11 games, batting .346 (18×52) with 9 runs scored, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 6 RBI, 7 walks and 3 stolen bases.

PETERSON HOMERS FOR SECOND STRAIGHT DAY:
• 3B D.J. Peterson has hit safely in 10 of 11 games, including multi-hit performances in each of his past 3 games. He has a .283 average with 2 homers, 2 doubles and 6 RBIs for Jackson. He had only 2 extra-base hits and 1 RBI through his first 9 games entering the current road trip, now going 6-for-14 against the the Stars.

SECOND HALF IS FILLED WITH CLOSE GAMES:
• So far in the second half 11 of 18 games have been decided by 2-runs or less and 8 have been 1-run games including 7 of the last 10 games (2-5).
• Jackson is 6-14 in 1-run games in 2014 and now 4-3 in extra inning games including winning the last two extra inning contests.

VIVA LA VARGAS AT THE END OF GAMES IN 2ND HALF:
• RH Richard Vargas has appeared in 6 games since the All-Star going 1-0, and is 3-for-3 in save opperunities, not allowing a run in 8 IP. Vargas has walked 3 and struck out 10, while giving up just 2 hits holding opponents to a .074 AVG (2×27). This is after going 0-1, with a 6.12 ERA in the first half going 2-for-4 in save oppertunites walking 24 and striking out 30 in 32.1 IP.

PETERSON TO THE FUTURES GAME:
• Last Tuesday, Peterson was named to the U.S. Team for the upcoming 2014 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. Peterson will be joined at the All-Star Futures Game by High Desert outfielder Gabby Guerrero, who will play on the World Team at the July 13 game at Target Field in Minneapolis as part of the All-Star Week festivities.

 

Game #87: Jackson Generals 5-12 (36-50) at Huntsville Stars 8-9 (54-33)
Time/Place: 4:00 pm CT | Joe Davis Stadium | Huntsville, Alabama
Pitching Match-Up: RHP Victor Sanchez (3-4, 4.30) vs. RHP Drew Gagnon (5-3, 3.14)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN | Listen Live Online | TuneIn Radio App | IPAD or IPHONE
TV: None
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Generals Videos: Watch Generals Highlights and Features
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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GAME NOTES

TODAY’S GAME:
• The Generals continue a 5-game road series Sunday with game 3 against the Huntsville Stars…coming off a 2-8 homestand against Tennessee (1-4) and Mobile (1-4)…are 5-7 against Huntsville this season and 2-5 at Joe Davis Stadium.
• The game can be heard on 96.5 ESPN, online at jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or TuneIn Radio.

GENERALS RECAP:
• RF Julio Morban hit a solo home run with 1 out in the top of the 10th inning as Jackson defeated Huntsville in extra-innings on Saturday night 7-6.
• Morban (2×5, 2 R, HR, RBI), CF Leon Landry (2×5, R), 3B D.J. Peterson (2×5, R, HR, RBI), DH Dan Paolini (2×5, R, 2B), C John Hicks (2×4, R, BB, SB) and LF Dario Pizzano (2×4, R, BB) each recorded 2 of the Generals 13 hits.
• Morban hit his 10th home run of the season, while Peterson hit his first AA home run (19th overall in 2014) with a solo blast with 1 out in the 5th inning.
• Starter Stephen Landazuri (4.0,2,3,3,3,3) allowed 3 runs on 2 hits in 4.0 innings, but did not factor into the decision. RH Trevor Miller (2.1,5,3,3,2,2) allowed 3 runs over 2.1 innings, while RH Moises Hernandez (1.1,1,0,0,3,0), LH Kyle Hunter (1.1,0,0,0,0,2) and RH Richard Vargas (1.0,0,0,0,0,2) combined to hold the Stars scoreless over the final 3.2 innings in relief. Hunter earned his 2nd win after striking out 2 in 1.1 innings and Vargas picked his 5th save with a scoreless 10th inning.

SECOND HALF IS FILLED WITH CLOSE GAMES:
• So far in the second half 11 of 17 games have been decided by 2-runs or less and 8 have been 1-run games including 7 of the last 9 games (2-5).
• Jackson is 6-14 in 1-run games in 2014 and now 4-3 in extra inning games including winning the last two extra inning contests.

VIVA LA VARGAS AT THE END OF GAMES IN 2ND HALF:
• RH Richard Vargas has appeared in 6 games since the All-Star going 1-0, and is 3-for-3 in save opperunities, not allowing a run in 8 IP. Vargas has walked 3 and struck out 10, while giving up just 2 hits holding opponents to a .074 AVG (2×27). This is after going 0-1, with a 6.12 ERA in the first half going 2-for-4 in save oppertunites walking 24 and striking out 30 in 32.1 IP.

ODDS AND ENDS:
• Generals, Stars meet at “The Joe” again – In the final season of baseball in Huntsville, the Stars and Generals meet 25 times this season with 15 meetings coming at Joe Davis Stadium (2-5).
• INF Dan Paolini has hit safely in all 4 games he has appeared in July, batting .462 (6×13) with 3 runs scored, 1 RBI and 1 walk.
• Since May 22, RH Matt Anderson is 3-1 with a 2.23 ERA (12 ER, 48.1 IP) in his last 8 starts. During this stretch he has struck out 38.
• LH Tyler6 Pike is 1-0 with a 1.46 ERA (2 ER, 12.1 IP) in 3 AA starts. He has limited opponents to a .184 (7×38) average, while walking 11 and striking out 7.
• OF Leon Landry has hit safely in 9 of his last 10 games, batting .341 (15×44) with 6 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 2 RBI and 5 stolen bases. Since June 7, Landry has hit safely in 21 of his last 24 games with 13 multi-hit efforts, batting .372 (35×94) with 16 runs scored, 5 doubles, 3 triples, 5 RBI, 3 walks and 10 stolen bases. During this 24 game stretch he has raised his season average from .236 to .286.
• OF Julio Morban has hit safely in 10 of his last 12 games with 7 multi-hit efforts, batting .348 (16×36) with 6 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run, 4 RBI and 3 walks.
• Since June 7, C John Hicks has reached base safely in 13 of 15 games with hits 11 games, batting .346 (18×52) with 9 runs scored, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 6 RBI, 7 walks and 3 stolen bases.

PETERSON, MORBAN HIT FIRST HOMERS SATURDAY:
• 3B D.J. Peterson and RF Julio Morban each homered for the first time for Jackson on Saturday. The homer though was Peterson’s 19th this season combined between High Desert (A+) and Jackson.
• Peterson has hit in 9 of 10 games since being promoted to Jackson on June 24, batting .268 (11×41) 1 home run, 2 doubles and 3 RBI.
• Morban has 7 muli-hit games out of 19 played in since joining Jackson on June 19, batting .300 (18×60) with 1 home run, 3 doubles, 1 triple and 5 RBI.

 

Game #86: Jackson Generals 4-12 (35-50) at Huntsville Stars 8-8 (54-32)
Time/Place: 6:30 pm CT | Joe Davis Stadium | Huntsville, Alabama
Pitching Match-Up: RHP Stephen Landazuri (3-2, 3.55) vs. LHP Jed Bradley (1-4, 4.80)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN | Listen Live Online | TuneIn Radio App | IPAD or IPHONE
TV: None
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Generals Videos: Watch Generals Highlights and Features
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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GAME NOTES

TODAY’S GAME:
• The Generals continue a 5-game road series tonight with game 2 against the Huntsville Stars…coming off a 2-8 homestand against Tennessee (1-4) and Mobile (1-4)…are 4-7 against Huntsville this season and 1-5 at Joe Davis Stadium.
• The game can be heard on 96.5 ESPN, online at jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or TuneIn Radio.

GENERALS RECAP:
• The Generlas held a 2-0 lead and a 3-2 lead, but wasn’t enough as Jackson lost to Huntsville 4-3 on Friday night.
• CF Leon Landry (2×4, 2 R, SB), SS Ketel Marte (2×4, R), 3B D.J. Peterson (2×4, RBI) and RF Julio Morbon (2×4, 2 RBI), the Generals 1-4 batters in the lineup, combined to record all 8 of the team’s hits, runs scored and RBI.
• Starter Tyler Olson (5.0,8,3,3,0,6) allowed 3 runs on 8 hits in 5.0 innings, but did not factor into the decision. LH Cam Hobson (2.0,2,1,0,2,1) recorded the loss after allowing 2 runs (1 ER) on 2 hits in 2.0 innings in relief. RH David Colvin (1.0,0,0,0,0,1) tossed a 1-2-3 9th inning to close out the game.

CLOSE LOSSES STARTING TO ADD UP:
• The Generals have lost 9 of 11 games and 6 of those have been 1-run games ( 6 of last 8 and 5 have been losses). Jackson has held leads in 6 of the 9 losses and this season have led in 22 of the 50 losses.
• Jackson is 5-14 in 1-run games and had only played in 13 prior to June 27th

PETERSON HITS SAFELY IN 8 OF FIRST 9 JXN GAMES:
• D.J. Peterson, the No. 2 prospect for the Mariners, according to Baseball America and was Seattle’s 12th overall selection in the 2013 draft out of New Mexico. He has currently hit safely in 8 of 9 games he has appeared, batting .250 (9×36) with 1 run scored, 2 doubles, 2 RBI and 2 walks.

Mariners 1st round picks to play for Jackson:
Drafted Player Year(s) in JXN Games
2006 (5th) RHP Brandon Morrow 2008 6
2007 (11th) RHP Phillippe Aumont 2009 15
2008 (20th) RHP Josh Fields 2009-2011 72
2009 (2nd) INF Dustin Ackley 2010 82
2010 (43rd) RHP Taijuan Walker 2012-2014 40
2011 (2nd) LHP Danny Hultzen 2012 13
2012 (3rd) C Mike Zunino 2012 15
2013 (12th) INF D.J. Peterson 2014 5

• Last Tuesday, Peterson was named to the U.S. Team for the upcoming 2014 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. Peterson will be joined at the All-Star Futures Game by High Desert outfielder Gabby Guerrero, who will play on the World Team at the July 13 game at Target Field in Minneapolis as part of the All-Star Week festivities.

Game #85: Jackson Generals 4-11 (35-49) at Huntsville Stars 7-8 (53-32)
Time/Place: 6:30 pm CT | Joe Davis Stadium | Huntsville, Alabama
Pitching Match-Up: LHP Tyler Olson (3-4, 4.13) vs. RHP Jacob Barnes (1-3, 5.09)
Radio: 96.5 ESPN | Listen Live Online | TuneIn Radio App | IPAD or IPHONE
TV: None
Live Stats: Live pitch-by-pitch coverage will be available on MILB GAMEDAY
Generals Videos: Watch Generals Highlights and Features
Generals Blog: Inside the Jackson Generals
Social Media: Twitter / Facebook

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GAME NOTES

TODAY’S GAME:
• The Generals begin a 5-game road series tonight with game one against the Huntsville Stars…coming off a 2-8 homestand against Tennessee (1-4) and Mobile (1-4)…are 4-6 against Huntsville this season and 1-4 at Joe Davis Stadium.
• The game can be heard on 96.5 ESPN, online at jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or TuneIn Radio.

ODDS AND ENDS:
• Generals, Stars meet at “The Joe” again – In the final season of baseball in Huntsville, the Stars and Generals meet 25 times this season with 15 meetings coming at Joe Davis Stadium (1-4).
• Since May 22, RH Matt Anderson is 3-1 with a 2.23 ERA (12 ER, 48.1 IP) in his last 8 starts. During this stretch he has struck out 38.
• LH Tyler Pike is 1-0 with a 1.46 ERA (2 ER, 12.1 IP) in 3 AA starts. He has limited opponents to a .184 (7×38) average, while walking 11 and striking out 7.
• OF Leon Landry went 0-for-4 last night vs. Mobile snapping his hitting streak at 7 games. During the streak he hit .335 (11×35) with 3 runs scored, 1 triple, 2 RBI and 4 stolen bases. He has also hit safely in 19 of his last 22 games with 11 multi-hit efforts, batting .365 (31×85) with 13 runs scored, 5 doubles, 3 triples, 5 RBI, 3 walks and 9 stolen bases.

GENERALS RECAP:
• The Generlas scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 8th inning, including a solo home run by 3B Patrick Kivlehan, but the rally fell short as Jackson lost to Mobile 4-3 on Thursday night.
Kivlehan (1×3, R, HR, RBI), 1B Dan Paolini (1×3, R), C John Hicks (1×3, R, RBI) and 2B Brock Hebert (1×3) each recorded 1 of the team’s 4 hits.
Starter Matt Anderson (8.0,8,3,3,1,9,HR) allowed 3 runs on 8 hits, while setting career highs in strikeouts and innings pitched, but did not factor into the decision. RH Stephen Shackleford (1.0,2,1,0,1,3) recorded the loss after allowing an unearned run in the top of the 9th inning.

HOMESTAND BY THE NUMBERS:
• Jackson finished the 10-game homestand 2-8, dropping 4 of 5 from both Tennessee and Mobile.
• Jackson batted .247 and posted a 3.66 ERA with 76 strikeouts in 86.1 IP. The Generals were outscored 41-26.
• Kevin Rivers led the team offensively batting .368 (7×19) with 2 runs scored and a home run.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN:
• INF Patrick Kivlehan has hit safely in 19 straight road games, batting .380 (27×71) with 6 doubles, 1 triple, 3 home runs and 20 RBI.
• They are 17-23 on the road this season batting .253 with a 3.63 ERA.

PETERSON HITS SAFELY IN 7 OF FIRST 8 JXN GAMES:
• D.J. Peterson, the No. 2 prospect for the Mariners, according to Baseball America and was Seattle’s 12th overall selection in the 2013 draft out of New Mexico. He has hit safely in 7 of 8 games he has appeared, batting .219 (7×32) with 1 run scored, 2 doubles, 1 RBI and 2 walks.