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Generals Sweep Doubleheader

June 6, 2013 - Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release


KODAK, Tenn. - The Generals' (25-31) stopped a five-game losing streak against the Smokies (31-28) Thursday with a doubleheader sweep. The Generals shutout Tennessee in game one, 5-0 and hung on for a 2-1 win in game two. The Generals held the Smokies scoreless for 12.1 innings in the double dip and it was their first doubleheader sweep of the season. The Generals finished off the five-game series at Tennessee with a 2-3 record.

Game 1:

After coming off the disabled list, Generals' designated hitter Leon Landry (2-4, R) picked up right where he left off offensively. Landry led off the game with a single to right. Gabriel Noriega (2-4, HR, 2 RBI) attempted to sacrifice Landry to second, but reached safely for an infield single to put runners on first and second. James Jones (1-4, RBI) continued the hit parade with an RBI single that also moved Noriega to third. With Jones on second and Noriega on third, John Hicks (2-3, RBI) plated Noriega as Jones was thrown out at the dish. Halfway through one, the Generals stranded the bases loaded, but pounded out an early 2-0 lead.

With a Jack Marder (1-3, R) lead-off single, Noriega tacked on two more Generals' runs with a two-run homer in the second frame. The homer was his first of the season. After the second frame, the Generals doubled their lead to four runs, 4-0 Jackson.

The final Generals run came across the plate in the third. With Leury Bonilla (1-2, R, BB) on second, Denny Almonte (1-3, RBI) contributed with an RBI single, 5-0 Jackson.

The 5-0 tally would hold to be the final. The win snapped a five game skid and marked the fifth shutout for the Generals this season.

Anthony Fernandez (3-1, 5.0,3,0,0,3,2,0) had his most dominating performance on the mound of the season. Fernandez only allowed three hits and shutout the Smokies for five innings to earn the win. Tennessee's starter Alberto Cabrera picked up the loss.

Game 2:

After two quiet innings, the Generals struck first in the third. Patrick Brady (1-2, 2B, R) led off the inning with a double, then James Jones (1-2, RBI, R) traded places with Brady for the first run of the second game. The next Generals' hitter Gabriel Noriega (0-3) grounded back to the pitcher who attempted to get the lead runner at third, but instead threw the ball away. The throwing error gave the Generals their second run. Halfway through three, the Generals edged the Smokies 2-0.

It wasn't until after 12.1 innings of shutout baseball from the Generals that the Smokies plated their first run in the bottom of the sixth off the bat of Rafael Lopez. After six, the Generals had a 2-1 lead and this score would hold to be the final. On the day, the Generals hung on for a doubleheader sweep.

Generals' starter RHP Moises Hernandez (3.0,3,0,0,2,1,0) pitched three scoreless frames in the second game of the doubleheader.. Kyle Hunter (W, 1-0, 2.1,4,1,1,0,2,0) relieved and picked up the win and Carson Smith (S, 5) picked up his fifth save of the season.

The Generals travel home to host the Chattanooga Lookouts (LAD) in a five-game series starting Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CST as the Generals will start LHP Roenis Elias (2-5, 3.21). The Lookouts will send RHP Zach Lee (4-3, 2.62) to the hill.

Come out to the Ballpark this weekend, because 500 fans will win a Taijuan Walker replica jersey on Friday and Saturday is Duck Dynasty Night with Fireworks presented by 96.5 FM.

If you cannot make it to the Ballpark, you can listen to the game on 96.5 ESPN Radio, TuneIn Radio App. and jacksongeneralsbaseball.com followed by the game. Be sure to check out the Generals on Facebook at facebook.com/jacksongenerals, and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/jacksongenerals. Also, download the Generals' iPhone or Android app for free to keep the Generals at your fingertips at all times.

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