SL1 Jackson Generals

Pitching Brilliant as Generals Take Series Over Smokies

Published on June 8, 2011 under Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release


KODAK, TENN. (June 8, 2011 - Anthony Vasquez and Steve Delabar combined to shutout the Tennessee Smokies, 1-0 Wednesday at Smokies Park, giving the Generals the series 3-2. The Smokies were shutout for just the second time this season. Jackson, now 4-1 in rubber games of a series and with the victory are just one game back of the Smokies in the division, with 10 games to play in the first half. The Smokies out-hit the Generals 8-3, but were 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position. The tables were turned from the night before, when Jackson was blanked 6-0. The three-hit output ties for the lowest this season.

Anthony Vasquez (4-4) allowed eight hits in 7.1 shutout innings. He struck out three and walked none. Vasquez has given up just four earned runs in his last three starts (23.1 innings). Steve Delabar has not surrendered a run since being promoted from High Desert (12.1 innings). Delabar notched his fifth save with a scoreless 1.2 innings.

Kyle Seager was 2-for-4 and extended his hitting streak to 12 games. Scott Savastano had the Generals only RBI. Junior Lake and Marwin Gonzalez had two hits to lead the Smokies.

The Generals only run came in the fifth. With the bases loaded Scott Savastano lined a sacrifice fly to left scoring Kuo Hui Lo from third base. The Generals took a 1-0 lead. The run was set up by a great sacrifice bunt by Brandon Bantz and hit by Kyle Seager.

The Generals begin a five-game series on Thursday night against the Huntsville Stars at Joe Davis Stadium, with first pitch set for 6:43 PM. All Star righty Erasmo Ramirez (6-2, 3.89) takes the mound for Jackson against RHP Wily Peralta (3-6, 4.99). The Generals are 5-0 against the Stars this season. 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.

Check out the Jackson Generals Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Southern League Stories from June 8, 2011


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central