SL1 Jackson Generals

Jaxx Walk-Off with 1-0 Victory Over Braves

Published on July 2, 2009 under Southern League (SL1)
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JACKSON, TENN. (July 2, 2009) - For the second time in the series, the Diamond Jaxx (6-5) walked off with a victory at Pringles Park over the Mississippi Braves (5-5). With two outs in the ninth, David Espinosa took a Jerome Gamble (1-1) pitch and dropped it down the left field line scoring Halman and giving the Jaxx a 1-0 victory. Steve Bray deals seven shutout innings for the Jaxx and Mumba Rivera (6-6) logged the victory, firing two innings of scoreless relief.

The Jaxx were out-hit in the game by the Braves eight to three, but of the hits for the Braves, seven were of the single variety. The Braves stranded nine base runners and were 0-4 with runners in scoring position. The best opportunity for the Braves at the plate was in the eighth with the bases loaded. With the bases loaded, Mumba Rivera got J.C. Boscan to ground out to end the inning.

The loss spoils an outstanding start by Braves starter, Scott Diamond. The Braves lefty went eight scoreless frames, scattering just two hits. Diamond also matched his season high with eight strikeouts.

Steve Bray has had success against the Braves. Back on June 1st, Bray dealt seven scoreless innings and he does the same on this night. But, it also ends in the same result, a no decision. Bray dealt seven scoreless innings, giving up no runs and just five base knocks. Bray struck out four and walked just one. Bray has recorded six no decisions in his last seven starts.

In the bottom of the ninth inning, Greg Halman reached on a throwing error by Braves third baseman, Eric Campbell. Marshall Hubbard followed with a walk to put two aboard with nobody out. Mike Wilson hit into a double play, pushing Halman to third with two outs. Espinosa singled to left to score the game winning run, Halman from third.

The Jaxx now lead the series, 3-2 and the season series, 8-7.

The Jaxx and Braves battle it out at 7:05 on Saturday at Pringles Park. RHP Kyle Parker (4-4, 3.83) starts for the Jaxx and RHP Ryne Reynosso (5-4, 3.31) opposes for the Braves in a re-match of game one on Sunday.

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