SL1 Jackson Generals

Paxton Strikes Out 10 As Generals Defeat Barons

Published on August 6, 2011 under Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release


BIRMINGHAM, AL - James Paxton struck out 10 batters on Saturday night and helped Jackson to a 2-0 win over the Barons at Regions Park. Paxton held the Barons scoreless on just three hits over 6.2 innings to earn his second victory of the season. Saturday was the fifth double-digit strikeout performance of the season for Paxton between Clinton and Jackson. The win evened the series at 1-1.

Rich Poythress and Brandon Bantz were each 2-for-4 as the Generals had only eight hits, but it was plenty. Vinnie Catricala delivered the first Jackson home run during the month of August and he finished the night 1-for-2 with the homer and a walk.

Brian Moran and Edward Parades provided scoreless relief behind Paxton and Paredes earned his first save. He walked two in the bottom of the ninth, but held for the save. Hector Santiago (4-4) suffered the tough luck loss for Birmingham, only allowing one run on five hits in five innings.

After four scoreless innings the Generals rallied with two outs in the top of the fifth inning and got an RBI double from Carlos Triunfel that scored Brandon Bantz which put Jackson up 1-0.

In the bottom of the fifth Paxton did his most impressive pitching by getting himself into and out of a jam. With two outs and the bases loaded Paxton came back from a 3-0 count to strike out Greg Paiml to end the inning.

Vinnie Catricala hit the first pitch delivered from reliever Brandon Kloess out of the ballpark in the top of the sixth inning. The homer was his 5th and first since July 11th. That made the score 2-0, which was the final.

The Generals continue their five-game series on Sunday night at Regions Park in Birmingham, AL against the Birmingham Barons. Game time is set for 5:00 pm. LHP Jimmy Gillheeney (0-1, 15.00) makes the start for the Generals against LHP Charlie Leesman (8-5, 4.19) for Birmingham. 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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