Anderson and Walker combine for third no-hitter in M-Braves history on Friday night
PEARL, MS - Ian Anderson (W, 6-5) and Jeremy Walker (S, 5) combined for the third no-hitter in Mississippi Braves (6-3, 39-39) history on Friday night in a 2-0 win over the Jackson Generals (3-6, 42-37) at Trustmark Park. Anderson also matched the late Tommy Hanson's single-game strikeout record with 14 over seven
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The Braves turned back the clock on Friday night and wore retro Jackson, Mississippi Generals jerseys and hats. The Double-A Texas League affiliate of the Houston Astros played at Smith-Wills Stadium from 1991-1999.
Anderson began his outing by striking out the side in the first inning, paired with one walk and then struck out the first two batters of the second inning. Over the first two frames, wo Jackson, TN hitters reached base via a walk and error. The Atlanta Braves No. 3 overall prospect and 21-year-old retired nine-straight from the second through the fifth inning until a walk with two outs was issued to
The Rexford, New York native, hit Ben Deluzio with a pitch to begin the sixth inning and then
The right-hander went back out for the seventh inning, and
Over 7.0 innings of no-hit baseball, Anderson struck out 14 and walked two, facing four over the minimum. Earlier in the day, Anderson was named to the All-Star Futures Game roster.
Walker took over in the eighth inning and dealt a 1-2-3 inning with one strikeout. In the ninth Walker needed just seven pitches to get a ground out from Ellis and
The win clinches the second-straight series to begin the second half and keeps the Braves in first place in the South Division standings.
The first no-hitter in club history was thrown by Tommy Hanson on June 25, 2008, against Birmingham. The second was a combined no-hitter on August 2, 2010, against Mobile.
The M-Braves and Generals close out the five-game homestand on Saturday night at Trustmark Park. LHP
Saturday's Promotions:
Elvis Night - Well you can do anything but stay off of my blue suede shoes...and be at Trustmark Park as we tribute Mississippi-born Elvis Presley with a tribute artist. Our Post-Game Fireworks will feature Elvis music.
Post-Game Fireworks Extravaganza - A Post-Game Fireworks Extravaganza will light up the sky above Trustmark Park after the game, presented By Gray-Daniels Nissan.
Scout Campout Night - Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, leaders, family & friends are invited to attend. Please place your order early to guarantee your spot before space runs out. All groups must register in advance for the campout.