Clarke Deals as Generals Top Smokies
Jackson, Tenn. - Taylor Clarke quickly silenced the Tennessee Smokies Wednesday, pitching the first six innings in a 2-0 win for the Generals in front of 3,943 on Education Day at The Ballpark at Jackson. A pair of solo home runs was enough offense for Clarke and company, as the
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Clarke (4-1, 1.85) continued his stellar stretch, striking out seven and allowing just two hits over six innings to pick up the win. The only walk he surrendered was to
Jackson (20-12) once again relied on the home run offensively. Former Smokie
All of Jackson's runs dating back to last Friday in Mobile have come via the long ball. The Generals lead the Southern League with 40 home runs in 32 games.
Behind Clarke, three relievers combined to keep Tennesee (20-13) from scoring.
The win pushes the Generals on top of the Smokies in the standings. The two Tennessee teams have traded first place over the last three games. Jackson had been atop the division all season prior to Tuesday night's loss.
The Generals can tie up the series on Thursday night!
Thursday kicks off a Sarge-themed weekend in Jackson! The Generals will celebrate the bulldog's birthday Thursday night, with party hats given out to children in attendance and birthday games being played throughout the night. It's also Thrifty Thursday, featuring $2 deals on general admission tickets, hot dogs, popcorn, 24-oz. Pepsi products, 16-oz. beer, ice cream and fun zone wristbands!
On Friday, May 12 versus the Smokies and Saturday, May 13 versus Pensacola, the Generals will host Sarge's Carnival with Postgame Fireworks both nights! At both games, we'll have carnival rides in the Fun Zone for the kids to enjoy! Saturday's show is brought to you by MobileNation! Friday is also a Leaders Credit Union Food Truck Friday, with the Generals playing as the Hub City Hippos! On Saturday, the first 1,000 fans through the gate will get baseballs autographed by current Generals!
Make sure to get your tickets now to see the 20th season of professional baseball in Jackson, and the first for the team as an affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks! Call the team at (731) 988.5299, stop by The Ballpark or go online to jacksongeneralsbaseball.com to secure your seats now!