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Carraway, Big Flies Help Generals to Daytime Win

June 1, 2011 - Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release


JACKSON, TENN. (June 1, 2011 - Andrew Carraway surrendered just one run in seven innings on the mound Wednesday afternoon, leading Jackson to a 7-3 win over Montgomery. The Generals take a 2-1 series lead and are back to nine games above .500, 31-22. Nate Tenbrink and Rich Poythress hit homeruns in the game, pacing a 10-hit afternoon. Jackson is 8-4 in day baseball.

Jake Shaffer's 10-game hitting streak came to an end. Shaffer was 0-for-4. Kyle Seager notched his 20th multi-hit game of the season, finishing 2-for-3, and reaching base three times. Tenbrink and Poythress had two hits apiece, with the homeruns. Nevin Ashley logged the only two-hit game for the Biscuits.

Carraway (3-0) won his second game in three starts. Andrew went seven innings and scattered three hits, striking out five and walking one. Chris Archer (1-3) took the loss for the Biscuits, allowing four earned runs in five frames. Steve Delabar saved his first Double-A game, throwing 0.2 innings, walking one.

The Generals capped off a four-run top of the third inning with a three-RBI double from Scott Savastano. Nate Tenbrink homered in the inning and Jackson jumped out to a 4-0 lead.

After a run by Montgomery in the top of the third Jackson scored a run on an RBI single from Carlos Triunfel. Jackson expanded the lead to 7-1 in the bottom of the fifth inning. Rich Poythress hit a 2-run homerun to center.

Shawn O'Malley and Reid Fronk drove in runs in the ninth, but the rally came up short, losing to the Generals 7-3.

The Generals and Biscuits continue their series Thursday night at Pringles Park, with first pitch set for 7:05 PM. Thursday night is Thrifty Thursday with $1 priced hot dogs, popcorn, 12 oz draft beer and soda's. Thursday is also the state H.O.G Rally at the park. RHP Tom Wilhelmsen (1-0, 7.50) takes the mound for Jackson against RHP Joe Cruz (3-5, 8.34) for Montgomery. The game can be heard on FOX SPORTS 1460 WJAK 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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