SL1 Jackson Generals

Jaxx Take Series to 4-2

Published on July 3, 2009 under Southern League (SL1)
Source: Jackson Generals News Release


JACKSON, TENN. (July 3, 2009) - The Diamond Jaxx (7-5) come from behind Friday night to beat the Mississippi Braves (5-6) in front of 6,104 fans at Pringles Park, 4-3. The Jaxx take the series 4-2 and now are tied atop the Southern League North Division. For the second straight game, the Jaxx were out hit but end up picking up the victory. Jaxx reliever, Nick Hill (2-3) earned the win by dealing a scoreless eighth and ninth innings.

The Braves cracked the scoreboard first in the top of the fifth. Matt Young, Willie Cabrera and Concepcion Rodriguez all singled in runs giving the Braves a 3-0 lead in the fifth.

The Jaxx began their come back in the bottom of the sixth. With two away, Ezequiel Carrera launched his second homerun of the season, breaking up a no-hit bid by Braves starter, Ryne Reynosso. Reynosso goes 6.2 innings for the Braves, allowing three runs on just two hits. He struck out six and walked two, earning a no decision.

In the bottom of the seventh the Jaxx struck again. Again with two outs, with the bases loaded, Guillermo Quiroz drove in Johan Limonta and David Espinosa with a single to right. The Jaxx knotted the game a 3-3.

Jaxx starter, Kyle Parker worked seven innings on Friday night, surrendering three runs on nine hits. Parker walked two and fanned four. Parker settled for a no decision despite his second consecutive seven inning performance.

The Jaxx rallied to take the lead in the bottom of the eighth. The inning began with a single by Ezequiel Carrera, then Greg Halman doubled. With runners on second and third, Marshall Hubbard was hit by a pitch to load the bases. After Mike Wilson struck out, Johan Limonta drove in Carrera with a sacrifice fly to center giving the Jaxx a 4-3 lead.

Nick Hill (2-3) sat down six in a row while striking out three to pick up the victory. The loss goes to Cory Gearrin (1-2) who gave up the sacrifice fly in the eighth.

The Jaxx and Huntsville Stars begin a battle for first place in the North Division Saturday night at Joe Davis Stadium. Game one of the four game set will begin at 7:00 with RHP Luis Munoz (2-4, 4.89) getting the start for the Jaxx. The Stars will counter with All-Star righty, Donovan Hand (4-5, 5.73)

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