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Snow Activated from Disabled List

June 1, 2016 - Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release


Sevierville, Tenn. - The Seattle Mariners announced a roster move on Wednesday affecting the Jackson Generals prior to their game against the Tennessee Smokies Wednesday night in East Tennessee. Right-handed pitcher Forrest Snow has been activated from the disabled list, while righty-handed pitcher Andrew Kittredge has been promoted to Triple-A Tacoma.

Snow, 27, was placed on the disabled list May 11 after appearing in three games with the Generals. The 6'6" righty went 0-1 while allowing four runs on six hits in 3.2 innings of work.

The Seattle native also spent parts of 2012, 2013 and 2014 pitching for the Generals. Last year, Snow went 10-9 with a 4.17 ERA over 29 appearances (20 starts) with Triple-A Tacoma and was named a Pacific Coast League All-Star. He led the Rainiers' staff with 96 strikeouts.

Kittredge, 26, returns to Triple-A where he spent parts of 2013 and 2015. The Spokane native appeared in 11 games and made three starts with the Generals this year, going 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA. He struck out 24 while walking only seven in 24 innings of work.

The righty-hander split last season between Jackson and Tacoma, With the Rainiers, he went 0-1 with a 5.31 ERA in 21 appearances. He posted a 3.03 ERA in 32.2 innings for the Generals.

Jackson's roster now stands at 25 active players with three on the disabled list. Snow will continue wearing No. 36.

Summary

ACTIVATE: RHP Forrest Snow

DELETE: RHP Andrew Kittredge

The Generals go for their seventh win in a row Wednesday night against Tennessee. Brett Ash (6-1, 3.75) makes his 10th start of the season for Jackson against Cubs' prospect Duane Underwood (0-1, 5.19) for the Smokies. First pitch at Smokies Stadium is set for 7:05 pm ET/6:05 pm CT, and you can catch all the action in Jackson on the TJ Network (AM 1390, FM 94.1) and online via the TuneIn Radio App starting at 6:50 pm ET/5:50 pm CT with the Generals Pregame Show.

The team returns home for five games against Pensacola on Sunday, June 5! The opener is a Family FunDay Sunday, with children 12 and under getting free admission, ice cream, fun zone access and the chance to play catch on the field pregame! The series concludes with another State Farm Agent Wes Harris Dollar Night! General Admission tickets, hot dogs, popcorn, Pepsi products and select beer are just $1 all night long, and fans can upgrade to reserved seats for $5!

The Generals cannot wait to have you at the team's next home series. Get your tickets now by calling the team at (731) 988.5299, stopping by The Ballpark at Jackson or going online to jacksongeneralsbaseball.com.

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