SL1 Jackson Generals

Five-Run Third Inning Sends Biscuits Past Generals

Published on August 14, 2018 under Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release


JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson Generals, the Double-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, dropped game one of their six-game series against the Montgomery Biscuits by a 6-1 count on Tuesday at The Ballpark at Jackson. The defeat puts Jackson (63-56) a game below .500 in August (5-6), while a streaking Montgomery side (67-53) pushed out to an 8-3 mark this month.

Emilio Vargas (0-2, 7.16 ERA) took the loss for Jackson, giving up a five-run third inning from which the team could not recover. With two outs, a two-run double by Nathan Lukes and an RBI triple by Nick Solak immediately preceded a two-run homer from Michael Brosseau, giving Montgomery a 5-0 lead in the space of seven pitches. Vargas allowed a solo home run to Jake Cronenworth in the sixth as well, finishing with a pair of strikeouts and no walks. Tyler Mark and Miguel Aguilar combined for three scoreless innings in relief.

Offensively, the Generals struggled with southpaw Brock Burke (4-1, 1.72 ERA), who struck out eight batters while walking two and allowing five hits. The Generals did not record an extra-base hit, and their only tally came against right-hander Spencer Jones with two outs in the ninth, as Jay Gonzalez scored from second base on an infield throwing error. Gonzalez and Marty Herum finished with two hits apiece, but the West Tennessee group scored three runs or fewer for the tenth time in 14 games.

NEXT GENERALS GAME:

4:05 pm CT Wednesday (8/15) vs. Montgomery Biscuits (Double-header)

The Ballpark at Jackson - Jackson, Tenn.

Game 1 (suspended from 8/1): RHP Taylor Widener (5-5, 2.49 ERA) vs. LHP Dalton Moats (2-3, 6.32 ERA)

Game 2: RHP Bo Takahashi (2-3, 6.31 ERA) vs. RHP Sam McWilliams (4-6, 5.13 ERA)

Broadcast Link: Jackson Generals Baseball Network

UP AND COMING AT THE BALLPARK:

August 14-18 vs. Montgomery Biscuits (AA, Tampa Bay Rays)

...featuring Shark Week Night (August 18)!

August 30-September 3 vs. Chattanooga Lookouts (AA, Minnesota Twins)

...featuring SEC Night (September 1)!

PLAYOFFS!

Games 1 and 2 of the North Division Series will be held at The Ballpark at Jackson on September 5 and 6.

For tickets and more information about the Generals, dial 731.988.5299 or log on to JacksonGeneralsBaseball.com!

The Jackson Generals, a West Tennessee franchise since 1998, are the Double-A minor league affiliate of Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks. In 2017, The Ballpark at Jackson was named the Professional Sports Field of the Year by the Tennessee Turfgrass Association.

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