Montgomery Blanks Generals 2-0 in Opener Tuesday
Published on July 24, 2012 under Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release
JACKSON, TENN. (JULY 24, 2012) - The Generals dropped their third straight Tuesday in the opener against Montgomery at Pringles Park, 2-0. Jackson was shutout for just the sixth time this season. The Generals now trail the Chattanooga Lookouts by 1 1/2 games in the North Division second half standings.
The game was a pitcher's duel and scoreless through the first seven innings. Generals' starter Brandon Maurer struck out a season-high 8 batters, tossing 7.0 scoreless innings, allowing just 4 hits. Montgomery starter Alex Colome (7-3) also tossed 7.0 shutout innings and picked up the win.
In the eighth, Jackson reliever Jonathan Arias (1-3) walked the bases loaded with two outs and balked in the first run of the game.Shawn O'Malley crossed the plate and the Biscuits led 1-0. Arias suffered the loss.
Montgomery made it 2-0 in the top of the ninth with a solo homer by Brett Nomensen against reliever Mauricio Robles.
Offensively the Generals were 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position and only one General collected a multi-hit game. Johermyn Chavez was 2-for-2, with a walk.
The Generals and Biscuits will have a quick turnaround with a 12:05 p.m. start on Wednesday at Pringles Park. RHP Forrest Snow (1-4, 4.46) will pitch for the Generals against Montgomery LHP Kyle Lobstein (5-5, 4.02). Wednesday is Super Splash Day #2 and the second Business and Baseball day game. The game can be heard jacksongeneralsbaseball.com and the Generals TuneIn Radio Station.
Tickets for all Generals home games can be purchased at the Generals Box Office at Pringles Park, online at www.jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or by calling 731.988.5299.
Southern League Stories from July 24, 2012
- Wahoos and Reds Extend Player Development Contract - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
- Bortnick Traded to Diamondbacks - Montgomery Biscuits
- BayBears Fall to M-Braves After Three-Run Seventh - Mobile BayBears
- Colome Shuts Down Generals in Win - Montgomery Biscuits
- Montgomery Blanks Generals 2-0 in Opener Tuesday - Jackson Generals
- Russell Hits Walk-Off to Lead Lookouts, 5-3 - Chattanooga Lookouts
- Smokies Defeat Suns 9-2 - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Smokies Homer Three Times, Win Series Opener over Suns - Knoxville Smokies
- Smokies Make Series Of Roster Moves Tuesday - Knoxville Smokies
- Kentrail Davis Named Southern League Hitter of the Week - Huntsville Stars
- Neal Transferred To Jupiter; Flynn Assigned To Jacksonville - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Generals Game Notes - Jackson Generals
- Pat Summitt Appreciation Night Rescheduled for July 28 - Jackson Generals
- Mahtook Joins Biscuits - Montgomery Biscuits
- Graham Taylor Named Southern League Pitcher of the Week - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Jackson Generals Stories
- Statement from the Jackson Generals Regarding Stadium Lease Termination
- It's 'Generals' Night at the Ballpark at Jackson
- 'Dollar' Night Tonight at the Ballpark at Jackson Brought to You by Leaders Credit Union
- 'Star Wars' Night Returns to the Ballpark at Jackson
- 'Dollar' Night Tonight at the Ballpark at Jackson Brought to You by Leaders Credit Union
