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Generals Rout Braves 11-4, Take Second Straight Series

July 5, 2012 - Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release


PEARL, MISS. - The Generals took their second straight from the M-Braves at Trustmark Park, Thursday 11-4. Jackson pounded out 13 hits including eight extra-base hits in the victory. The win secured Jackson's second straight series win and 13th of the season. The Generals are a season-best 17-games above .500, 51-34 on the season.

The Generals fell behind 2-0 after the first, but Johermyn Chavez tied the game at 2-2 with his first homer since April 29th in the top of the second inning.

Trailing again 3-2 in the top of the fourth inning Joe Dunigan drilled his team-leading 15th home run of the season, tying the game at 3-3.

The Generals began to pull away from the Braves by scoring two runs in the fifth inning on a 2-run double by Dunigan. Jackson scored four runs in the top of the sixth inning on doubles from Leury Bonilla and Chavez. The Generals jumped on to a 9-3 lead.

Jackson finished off their scoring in the eighth inning on an RBI single by Stefen Romero and RBI triple by Denny Almonte. Jackson coasted on for an 11-4 victory.

Taijuan Walker (5-4) earned his first win since May 27th, tossing 5.0 innings, allowing 3 runs on 5 hits, walking 2 and striking out 4. M-Braves starter David Hale (6-4) took the loss surrendering 9 runs on 10 hits over 5.0 innings. Taylor Stanton pitched the final 2.0 innings for Jackson upping his scoreless streak to 11.0 innings pitched.

Joe Dunigan, Stefen Romero, Johermyn Chavez and Leury Bonilla each collected two hits Thursday and Chih-Hsien Chiang led the way with three knocks. Every Generals starter had at least a hit or a run scored in the game.

The Generals wrap up their three-game series with Mississippi on Friday night at Trustmark Park, with first pitch at 7:00 p.m. RHP Brandon Maurer (5-2, 3.81) will make the start for Jackson against LHP Sean Gilmartin (5-6, 3.64) for the M-Braves. The game can be heard on NewsTalk 101.5 FM, jacksongeneralsbaseball.com and the Generals TuneIn Radio Station.

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