Generals Gameday: August 15 vs. Montgomery

August 15, 2019 - Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release

Jackson Generals (68-51 Overall, 29-20 2nd Half)

Vs. Montgomery Biscuits (77-45, 34-18 2nd Half)

Thursday, August 15 | 6:05 pm CT | Game 120 | 2nd Half Game 50

Generals SP: RHP Emilio Vargas (4-3, 4.08 ERA)

Opponent SP: LHP Shane McClanahan (1-0, 0.00 ERA)

LAST GAME: Jackson, Tenn. - The Jackson Generals, the Double-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks, fell victim to a pair of late-inning home runs against the Montgomery Biscuits on Wednesday, dropping a 5-4 game at The Ballpark at Jackson. The damage-doing dingers accounted for three runs for Montgomery (78-44), who have now scored eight of their ten runs in this series against Jackson (68-51) on homers.

Full Recap: JacksonGeneralsBaseball.com

TODAY'S PITCHING MATCHUP: Right-hander Emilio Vargas takes the ball with the Generals trying to stave off a series loss in game three of this five-game series. Vargas' current scoreless innings streak sits at 17 consecutive frames, the longest of any Jackson starter this year. He has not allowed an earned run in four of his last five starts, including a five-inning effort against Montgomery on July 18 (3 hits, 2 unearned runs). Vargas will try to stay hot against Montgomery southpaw Shane McClanahan, a 2018 first-round pick by the Rays who has flown through their system with a 2.35 ERA in 107 1/3 innings this year. McClanahan has made one previous start with Montgomery, defeating Birmingham last week (5.0 IP, 0 R).

ROLES REVERSED: In each of the last two games (August 13-14), the Generals have conceded homers to the Biscuits that turned the tide in the two Jackson losses. Jackson leads the league in homers with 114, but they've only cracked one dinger in that span, compared to five for Montgomery. The Biscuits, who also lead the minors in stolen bases at 191, have managed to steal just one base over the past two games. The Generals picked off one runner and caught another stealing on Wednesday night to help keep the game close.

ALL-STAR 2020: On July 29, the Jackson Generals announced that they would play host to the 2020 Southern League All-Star Game at The Ballpark at Jackson, their first All-Star Game since 2011. Manager Blake Lalli was a participant in that 2011 game, which the North Division won 6-3. (CLICK: 2020 SL ASG release)

Willie Nelson/Alison Krauss Tickets Link

WILLIE NELSON & ALISON KRAUSS, LIVE IN JACKSON!

Tickets for Tuesday, September 17th's Willie Nelson/Alison Krauss concert at The Ballpark at Jackson are on sale now by phone, in person, and on our website at JacksonGeneralsBaseball.com. Don't miss seeing these 2 stars!

ALL THE KIDS ARE DOING IT: The Junior Generals Kids Club has been completely revamped for 2019, with over 300 participants already signed up! New achievement levels are in place, with rewards given to the most loyal fans. Get the most out of your child's time at The Ballpark - sign them up today!

Kids Club 2019 Link

|GENERALS TICKETS SUMMARY|

General Admission (GA): $6 in advance, $8 on game day

Reserved Seating: $10 in advance, $12 on game day

Group Picnics: $7/person (plus food) for 15+ people; $6/person for 100+

Suites/Party Decks: Please call the front office for pricing & availability.

|WEEKLY SPECIALS|

Belly Buster Monday Nights:

$16 bottomless popcorn, hot dogs, burgers, ice cream, soda & nachos

$1 Dollar Thursday Nights:

$1 tickets, hot dogs, popcorn, and soda; $1 beer for age 21+

Pay-It-Forward Fridays:

Generals partner with a local non-profit for in-game promotion; call us for details!

The 2019 baseball season is here! Get your tickets today: dial 731.988.5299 or log on to JacksonGeneralsBaseball.com!

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Southern League Stories from August 15, 2019

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• Young's Walk-Off Lifts Smokies in 12 - Knoxville Smokies
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• Lockhart Placed on IL, Hursh Activated from IL - Mississippi Braves
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• Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp: Game Notes, August 15 at Tennessee - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
• Smokies Announce Wooden Bat Fall Ball League - Knoxville Smokies
• Blue Wahoos Put on a Show in 9-7 Victory - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
• Biscuits Rally, Stun Generals, 5-4 - Montgomery Biscuits
• Late Montgomery Homers Cut Down Generals Again, 5-4 - Jackson Generals
• Late Jacksonville Homer Pushes Smokies to a 4-2 Loss - Knoxville Smokies

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