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Generals Gameday: August 20 vs. Tennessee

August 20, 2019 - Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release


For Turn-Back-The-Clock Night on August 17, the Generals wore special throwback Memphis Chicks uniforms that are currently being auctioned off, with proceeds going to charity!

PLAYOFF WATCH: The Generals have the inside track to earning the second playoff spot for the North Division, with Montgomery having already qualified for a berth after winning the North Division in the First Half. Here's the deal:

>>Runners-Up For Sure: Entering August 20, the Generals' overall record (71-53) was 14.5 games ahead of Birmingham (56-67) with 13 games to go, ensuring that the Barons would not overtake Jackson for the second-best overall record in the North Division in 2019.

>>Magic Number Falling: Birmingham's only path to a playoff berth-which would keep the Generals out of the playoffs-is to win the Second Half North Division title. Entering August 20, the Barons' magic number is 5 - that's the combined number of Barons losses and Montgomery wins going forward that would officially eliminate the Barons from the playoff race. If that number falls to 0 --- which could happen as soon as Thursday night, August 22, but is not guaranteed --- Jackson will be assured of a playoff spot. As season-long divisional runners up, the Generals would host only 1 guaranteed playoff game, Game 3 of the North Division Series, with Montgomery hosting the other four games. Game 3 would happen on Friday, September 6 at 6:05pm at The Ballpark at Jackson.

>>The "But What If We Get Hot?" Option: Jackson still has a chance to host 3 games in the North Division Series, but it's small. Entering August 20, the Generals are 4.5 games behind Montgomery in the Second Half, with 13 games to go. If the Generals win enough games to overtake the Biscuits in the Second Half standings, they would earn the right to host Games 3, 4, and 5 of the North Division Series at The Ballpark at Jackson on September 6, 7, and 8 at 6:05pm. Games 4 and 5 would become necessary if neither side sweeps the first three games in the series.

Jackson Generals (71-53 Overall, 32-22 2nd Half)

Vs. Tennessee Smokies (51-75, 18-39 2nd Half)

Tuesday, August 20 | 6:05 pm CT | Game 125 | 2nd Half Game 55

Generals SP: RHP Emilio Vargas (4-3, 4.16 ERA)

Opponent SP: RHP Cory Abbott (6-8, 3.38 ERA)

LAST GAME: Jackson, Tenn. - The Jackson Generals, the Double-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks, swung a four-run deficit into a one-run advantage on Monday night, beating the Tennessee Smokies 6-5 at The Ballpark at Jackson. The Generals (71-53) earned their 27th comeback win of the season, improving to 56-8 when scoring four or more runs. Jackson now leads Tennessee (51-75) in their season series, nine to eight, with three games remaining. Full Recap: JacksonGeneralsBaseball.com

TODAY'S PITCHERS: 23-year-old Emilio Vargas has allowed three earned runs over his last 22 innings of work, a span of four starts. Vargas has not fared well against the smokies this year (11 earned runs in 6 2/3 innings), but he's pitched much better lately than he did when he saw the Smokies twice in the First Half. On the other side, Cory Abbott has won only two of his past ten starts, but his three August outings have netted him a 1.74 ERA, and he hasn't given the Generals more than 2 earned runs in any of his three prior starts against Jackson this year.

AND THE NOMINEES ARE: As voting time nears for the Southern League's Postseason All-Stars, the Generals have some strong cases for inclusion (August 20):

>>C Daulton Varsho (99 G) leads the SL in runs (75) and OPS (.884) while playing a premier defensive position. He also has 16 homers and 20 stolen bases, and he leads the league since the All-Star Break in batting average (.338).

>>1B/OF Pavin Smith (113 G) ranks among the league's top 10 in batting average (.287), hits (117), total bases (185), doubles (26), triples (6), RBI (59), walks (54), and OPS (.819). He leads the league in batting average since June 1 (.329).

>>3B Drew Ellis (111 G) tops the circuit with 60 walks and is the only player in the top 10 in the league for walks, RBI (60), and runs scored (56). He's also 6th in doubles (23).

>>RHP Matt Peacock (18 G) ranks in the league's top 10 in ERA (2.74), wins (8), complete games (2), WHIP (1.20), and opponent batting average (.231). Peacock also leads the league in total groundouts (172, through 105.0 IP) and groundball double-plays induced (20) while leading all of MILB in groundball rate (67.9%).

>>LHP Miguel Aguilar (25 G) has the most holds (7) in the SL since his arrival on June 1. He's the only active SL pitcher with at least 12 combined holds and saves in that span, and he's posted a 2.20 ERA while throwing in a league-high 25 games in that span.

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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