Francis foils Generals' sweep in Sunday shutout
Jackson, Tenn. - The Jackson Generals, the Double-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks, fell behind the Biloxi Shuckers early on Sunday and never returned fire, dropping a 4-0 game at The Ballpark at Jackson.
Jackson, Tenn. - The Jackson Generals, the Double-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks, fell behind the Biloxi Shuckers early on Sunday and never returned fire, dropping a 4-0 game at The Ballpark at Jackson.
The loss keeps the Generals (39-31) from scoring a sweep over the Shuckers (41-29), who held the Generals without a run for just the fifth time this year.
Biloxi starter
Two Biloxi hits led off the sixth inning and set the table for
The Generals will return to Southern League action on Thursday, June 20 at 6:35 pm CT against the Mobile BayBears at Mobile's Hank Aaron Stadium. Six Generals, as well as Jackson's coaching staff, will participate in Tuesday's Southern League All-Star Game at Biloxi's MGM Park, which will be streamed live on MILB.TV and TuneIn Radio through the Biloxi Shuckers Baseball Network. The 6:35pm CT first pitch will feature four Generals in the starting lineup under North Division manager
NEXT GENERALS GAME:
6:35 pm CT Thursday (6/20) at Mobile BayBears
Hank Aaron Stadium - Mobile, Ala.
Pitching matchup TBA
BROADCAST: Mobile BayBears Baseball Network
UP AND COMING AT THE BALLPARK:
June 30-July 1 vs. Montgomery Biscuits (AA, Tampa Bay Rays)
…featuring Jackson's Independence Day Celebration (July 3), with a special fireworks night!
The Jackson Generals, a West Tennessee franchise since 1998, are the Double-A minor league affiliate of Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks. The Generals play at The Ballpark at Jackson, Tennessee's 2017 & 2018 Pro Sports Field of the Year. Purchase your tickets to see the defending Southern League champions today by calling 731.988.5299 or visiting JacksonGeneralsBaseball.com!