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Pensacola Overcomes Jackson Bullpen, 4-2

August 27, 2019 - Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release


Jackson Generals infielder L.T. Tolbert
Jackson Generals infielder L.T. Tolbert
(Jackson Generals, Credit: Pam Dietz)

Pensacola, Fla. - The Jackson Generals, the Double-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks, let a win escape their grasp on Monday, as the Pensacola Blue Wahoos rallied for a 4-2 victory at Admiral Fetterman Field. The series between Jackson (75-56) and Pensacola (73-60) is now tied, forcing the Generals' fifth rubber match of the year on Tuesday.

Jackson's first and only breakthrough came in the second inning, when Pensacola starter Adam Bray struggled with his command. Seth Beer led off with a double, followed by a walk from Drew Ellis and a wild pitch that allowed both men to move up. L.T. Tolbert then lined a single off Bray that deflected into right field, allowing Beer to score the game's first run. Two batters later, Ellis would come home on a sacrifice fly to right field by Mark Karaviotis to make the lead 2-0. Thereafter, the Generals failed to score over the final seven frames of the game, finishing with just five hits the rest of the way. Tolbert and Ramon Hernandez each had multi-hit games for the visitors.

Starter Jeff Bain remained without an official decision with the Generals, throwing five innings while allowing just one run. Jayson McKinley added his first hold with two innings of scoreless work, but things got away from Jackson in the eighth, when Matt Brill (2-5, 6.54 ERA) allowed three runs (one earned) on a lone Pensacola hit. Brill hit two batters with a pitch and was also hampered by a Jackson error in the infield, eventually leading to the tying and go-ahead runs for the Blue Wahoos. The loss sets the Generals back to 24-42 when the opposing team scores at least four runs, and 8-28 when securing fewer than two extra-base hits. Jackson has the opportunity to split the season series with the Wahoos on Tuesday with a series finale victory.

PLAYOFFS UPDATE:

Due to a loss by the Birmingham Barons on Sunday evening, the Generals have secured a spot in the Southern League postseason for the third time in four seasons and the second year in a row. The defending Southern League champions are guaranteed to host at least one playoff game in the North Division Series: Game 3 of the best-of-five set would likely be played at The Ballpark at Jackson on Friday, September 6, at 6:05pm CT, though details will not be finalized until later this week. Fans can inquire about purchasing playoff tickets at The Ballpark at Jackson box office or by calling 731-988-5299.

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For tickets and more information about the Generals, dial 731.988.5299 or log on to JacksonGeneralsBaseball.com!

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Jackson Generals infielder L.T. Tolbert
Jackson Generals infielder L.T. Tolbert
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