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BayBears Walkoff in 10th with Win Over Generals

August 23, 2011 - Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release


MOBILE, ALA. (AUGUST 23, 2011) - Former Ole Miss standout Ed Easley drove in A.J. Pollock from third in the bottom of the 10th inning and Mobile defeated Jackson Tuesday night, 2-1. Each starter was brilliant Tuesday night but both received no decisions. James Gillheeney, the Jackson starter went 6 2/3 innings, allowing just one run on two hits. The #2 prospect for the D-Backs, Tyler Skaggs went nine innings for Mobile, giving up one run on two hits. The Generals are 7-8 in extra inning games this season.

Mike DeMark (2-2) picked up the win for Mobile and pitched a scoreless 10th inning for the BayBears. Edward Paredes (1-2) took the lloss for Jackson.

The Generals were held to just two hits on the night, a season low. Nick Franklin was 1-for-4 with his second homer of the season. Franklin has now hit in each of his first nine Double-A games.

The BayBears loaded the bases in the bottom of the third and scored first on a fielder's choice off the bat of Jake Elmore to shallow left field. Mobile took a 1-0 advantage.

Nick Franklin tied the game with a solo homer from the right side of the plate in the top of the fourth inning. The Generals and BayBears were knotted at 1-1.

Mobile loaded the bases in the ninth and Easley plated A.J. Pollock with a ground ball single to left scoring the game winning run. Mobile won 2-1.

The Generals continue their five-game series with the Mobile BayBears at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile, AL on Wednesday night. Game time is set for 7:05 pm. RHP Steven Hensley (3-7, 5.00) makes the start for the Generals against RHP Charles Brewer (4-1, 3.02) for the BayBears. 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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