Jackson Defeats Mississippi 6-1 in Series Opener
PEARL, MS - The Jackson Generals defeated the Mississippi Braves by a final score of in the series opener at Trustmark Park on Thursday night.Mississippi starter, Kyle Wright (1-3) started the game off well by striking out the side in the top of the first inning. The Generals managed to touch
PEARL, MS - The Jackson Generals defeated the Mississippi Braves by a final score of in the series opener at Trustmark Park on Thursday night.
Mississippi starter,
Trailing 1-0, the M-Braves answered in the bottom of the second inning after
After working himself into a pitching jam in the top of the fifth inning, Wright exited the game giving way to left-handed reliever,
Mississippi and Jackson remained tied 1-1 until the top of the fifth inning when the Generals were able to take advantage of a few M-Braves pitching miscues, extending their lead 6-1.
The Generals would hold onto their 6-1 lead over the next four innings and capture a game one victory. Jon Duplantier (2-0, 1.80) earned the win for the Generals. The right hander tossed 5.0 innings, allowed four hits, one run, walked one and struck out eight. Wright (1-3, 4.66) suffered the loss for the M-Braves.
Although the M-Braves fell to the Generals in Thursday night's series opener, Atlanta star, Tyler Flowers produced the M-Braves lone run of the game after he scored in the bottom of the second inning. On the night of his rehab stint, Flowers went 1-for-4 at the plate.
Mississippi and Jackson will meet again on Friday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Trustmark Park for game two. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. RHP
BOX SCORE
Jackson (16-4) 6 11 1
Mississippi (8-13) 1 6 0
Win: John Duplantier (2-0)
Loss:
Attendance: 1,857
Time: 2:54
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