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Long Haul Bombers take field after Home Run Derby

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June 10, 2011
JACKSON, TENN. (June 10, 2011) - In an announcement made by the Jackson Generals on Thursday, The Long Haul Bombers will be making their only Power Stadium Tour Stop at a Minor League Baseball Stadium on Monday, June 20th at Pringles Park. The Bombers will hit, following the Southern League Home Run Derby which begins at 6:00pm.

"The Jackson Generals are excited to be bringing the premier softball hitters in the country to Jackson as part of the 2011 Southern League All-Star Game," said Generals Assistant GM Jason Compton. "To be on the same schedule as Yankee Stadium, Safeco Field in Seattle, and The Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati is really exciting," Compton added.

During the event on June 20th at Pringles Park, the Long Haul Bombers will pit Team East Coast Athletes versus Team Easton and Team TPS. Players confirmed to participate in the event are Jeff Hall, J.D. Genter, Brian Wegman, Tim Cocco, and Greg Connell. Each hitter will see 18 pitches to swing 15 times. Each homerun is worth one point and two points on the 15th swing. Points are carried over throughout the summer to eventually name a champion.

Tickets for the Homerun Derby and Long Haul Bombers are only $5 each. For more info on the Long Haul Bombers, go to www.softball360.com. The participants for the Homerun Derby will be announced in the coming days.

Pringles Park in Jackson, TN is hosting the Southern League All-Star Game for the first time since 1999. The Southern League Homerun Derby and All-Star Gala will be held a day prior, on June 20th. Tickets for the game start as low as $8 and VIP packages for only $40. Fans may purchase tickets by calling 731-988-5299 or visit the Pringles Park box office.

The Jackson Generals are the Double-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners and a member of the Southern League. Individual game tickets, flex plans, and group packages with the Generals are on sale. For more information and to reserve your seats at Pringles Park, call 731-988-5299 or visit www.jacksongeneralsbaseball.com.