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Braves Win Pitchers Duel 2-1 over Generals Wednesday

Published on August 15, 2012 under Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release


JACKSON, TENN. (AUGUST 15, 2012) - Nate Tenbrink homered in the ninth for Jackson, breaking up the shutout, but was not enough as the M-Braves won Wednesday at Pringles Park, 2-1. The Braves take a 2-1 series lead with the win and Jackson trails Chattanooga by three games now in the second half standings.

Pitching dominated the third game of the series as the M-Braves scored first in the second inning on a double from Phil Gosselin that scored Evan Gattis from first.

The Braves mad it 2-0 in the sixth inning by adding a single from Joe Leonard that scored Joe Terdoslavich.

Jackson starter James Gillheeney (0-1) left after 5.2 innings, allowing 2 runs on 8 hits, walking none and striking out 3. Gillheeney took the loss in the game.

Down the final out and strike, Tenbrink hit a solo home run to right, his 7th of the year, making it a 2-1 game. Cory Rasmus struck out Stefen Romero, the next batter to end the game.

Tenbrink posted two of the Generals six hits, going 2-for-4 with the homer. Generals relievers Jose Jiminez and Jandy Sena combined to shutout the Braves over the final 2.1 innings. David Hale (7-4) got the win for the Braves and Rasmus picked up his 4th save.

The Generals continue their six-game series in five days Thursday with game four of the set. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. RHP Brandon Maurer (8-2, 3.35) will get the start for Jackson and be opposed by RHP J.R. Graham (1-0, 4.13) for Mississippi. Thursday is Dollar Night, presented by MobileNation. The game will be available on NewsTalk 101.5 FM, 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 jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or by calling 731.988.5299.

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