SL1 Jackson Generals

Jackson Blanked in Series Finale Against Huntsville

Published on June 13, 2011 under Southern League (SL1)
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HUNTSVILLE, ALA. (June 13, 2011) - Huntsville won the finale of a five-game series Monday night, shutting out the Generals 2-0 at Joe Davis Stadium. The Generals stranded 11 runners on base and were 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position. The Generals fell to four games back in the division with five to play in the first half. Jackson ends their 10-game road trip with a 4-6 record.

Anthony Vasquez (4-5) suffered a tough luck loss Monday tossing eight innings and surrendering just two runs on six hits. Vasquez has gone at least 7+ in each of his last four starts. Vasquez struck out three and walked one. Huntsville starter Cody Scarpetta (3-3), the #4 prospect for the Milwaukee Brewers held the Generals scoreless over seven innings for the win. He struck out five and walked four. Jim Henderson retired the final out and was given his third save of the year.

Carlos Triunfel has four hits in his last two games after a 2-for-5 night Monday. Triunfel has upped his average to .292 after the road trip. Angel Gonzalez led Huntsville with two hits, including a double and scoring each of the Stars two runs.

The Huntsville Stars plated each of their two runs with two outs. In the bottom of the fifth frame Sergio Miranda singled in Angel Gonzalez to give Huntsville a 1-0 advantage. With two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning Martin Maldonado doubled in Gonzalez to increase their lead to 2-0.

The Generals enjoy a day off on Tuesday and begin the final series of the first half Wednesday against the Carolina Mudcats for five games in four days. Wednesday's game time is set for 7:05 PM. RHP Erasmo Ramirez (6-3, 4.42) makes the start for the Generals against RHP Matt Klinker (2-4, 4.15) for the Mudcats. The game can be heard on Jackson's NewsTalk 101.5 FM and jacksongeneralsbaseball.com.

The Jackson Generals are the Double-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners and a member of the Southern League. Individual game tickets, flex plans, and group packages with the Generals are on sale. For more information and to reserve your seats at Pringles Park, call 731-988-5299 or visit www.jacksongeneralsbaseball.com.

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