SL1 Jackson Generals

Generals score three in sixth to defeat Smokies, 3-0

Published on April 27, 2012 under Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release


JACKSON, TENN. -Taijuan Walker allowed six hits and struck out five batters in six scoreless innings to send Jackson to a 3-0 victory over the Tennessee Smokies (10-13) at Pringles Park. Moises Hernandez, Bobby LaFromboise, and Carter Capps combined with Walker to pitch the third shutout for the Generals (16-7) on the season. The win extends Jackson's winning streak to five games and helps maintain a four-game lead in the North Division.

The Generals got on the board in the sixth inning thanks to a line drive double by Joe Dunigan that scored Gabriel Noriega from second base.

Rich Poythress drove in Dunigan on a single to right field. Denny Almonte extended his hitting streak to nine games on a single to right field. The hit drove in Poythress and extended the Jackson lead to 3-0. Poythress was 2-for-3 with a run scored and RBI.

The Generals close their five-game series with the Smokies on Saturday night at Pringles Park, with first pitch set for 6:05 p.m. The Generals will send RHP Brandon Maurer (2-0, 2.25) to the mound against RHP Dallas Beeler (0-0, 2.42) for Tennessee. Friday will be Star Wars Night at Pringles Park with appearances from Star Wars characters, a Star Wars jersey auction, and a post-game Hi-Tech Special Effects Star Wars fireworks show. Other festivities include Madison County Relay for Life Night and Sarge's Reading Program Night. The game can be heard on NewsTalk 101.5 FM, jacksongeneralsbaseball.com and the all new Generals TuneIn Radio Station.

Tickets for Generals home games can be purchased at the Generals Box Office at Pringles Park, online at www.jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or by calling 731.988.5299.

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