SL1 Jackson Generals

Generals Win Series, Taking Second Straight From Braves

Published on August 4, 2011 under Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release


JACKSON, TENN. (AUGUST 4, 2011) - The Jackson Generals won 5-3 for the second straight night over the M-Braves Thursday and take the five-game series at Pringles Park, three games to two. The series win is the first for the Jackson club since taking three of five from the Tennessee Smokies, June 4-8 at Smokies Park. The span was 10-straight series and included two series splits.

Andrew Carraway (8-3) logged the second straight quality start by a Generals starting pitcher and worked 6.1 innings giving up three runs on six hits. Carraway matched a season high with six strikeouts. He is also the first Generals pitcher to eight victories this season. Stephen Pryor struck out four during two relief innings, including the side in the eighth inning to earn his first save. Jose Lugo (0-3) surrendered five runs on 11 hits over seven innings and took the loss Thursday.

Carlos Triunfel extended his hitting streak to 10 straight games with another multi-hit performance. Carlos was 2-for-4 with two RBI. Scott Savastano followed his four-hit night last night with a 2-for-5 outing with an RBI. Brandon Haveman was the third Generals with two hits going 2-for-4.

After three scoreless innings the Generals struck for four runs against Lugo in the bottom of the fourth inning. Jake Shaffer helped start the scoring with a bunt RBI single and Scott Savastano and Carlos Triunfel (2) followed with run scoring singles of their own. Jackson led 4-0.

In the top of the seventh Matt Kennelly smashed a three-run bases clearing double down the right field line that cut the Jackson lead to 4-3. With a runner at third and one out, reliever Bobby LaFromboise got Mycal Jones to hit into an inning ending double play to preserve the lead.

Jackson scored one more time in the bottom of the seventh inning on a fielder's choice from Francisco Martinez to go up by the final of 5-3.

The Generals begin a five-game series on Friday night at Regions Park in Birmingham, AL against the Birmingham Barons. Game time is set for 7:05 pm. RHP Kenn Kasparek (4-2 3.45) makes the start for the Generals against RHP Charles Shirek (2-5, 3.53) for Birmingham. The Generals lead the series 6-3, with all of the previous nine meetings at Pringles Park. The game can be heard on Jackson's NewsTalk 101.5 FM and jacksongeneralsbaseball.com

The Jackson Generals are the Double-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners and a member of the Southern League. Individual game tickets, flex plans, and group packages with the Generals are on sale. For more information and to reserve your seats at Pringles Park, call 731-988-5299 or visit www.jacksongeneralsbaseball.com.

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