Huge Crowd Sees Generals Drop Tough One

Jackson, Tenn. - The Generals dropped a tough one Saturday night, losing to Mississippi 4-3 in front of the largest crowd this season at The Ballpark at Jackson. A grand total of 6,224 were in attendance on Star Wars Night to see a third-straight one-run game in the team's series versus the Mississippi Braves.
Mississippi (27-28) got a huge night from third baseman Travis Demeritte, who provided almost all of the team's offense. It started in the first inning, when he hit the first of two solo home runs off of Josh Taylor (4-4, 4.26) to put the visitors on top 1-0.

Jackson (29-26) answered right back, rallying with two outs in the last of the first against Luiz Gohara. After a Kevin Cron single, Dawel Lugo drove in the tying run with a triple to right-center field. Lugo would later score on a passed ball to make it 2-1 in favor of the Generals.
Demeritte then took over the game. He tied things up in the fourth inning with another home run before coming through again in the sixth. With two outs and a man on third, he smashed a triple to right-center field to put Mississippi on top. He'd then score on a Joey Meneses single to make it 4-2. Demeritte finished the night with 12 total bases on two homers, a triple and a walk.
The Generals got back in the game in the next half-inning. After a leadoff triple from Kelly Dugan, Oscar Hernández got Jackson within a run on a single to left field. That was as close as the team would get, though. Jackson stranded 11 men on base in the contest, and went 1-for-10 with men in scoring position.
Jason Hursh (S, 4) closed things out for Mississippi with two scoreless innings. He allowed the tying run to reach base in the eighth and ninth, but managed to hold on. Jesse Biddle (2-2, 2.79) got the win for the Braves, pitching 2.2 scoreless frames in relief of Gohara.
Jackson's special Admiral Ackbar-themed Star Wars Jerseys are now available for auction! Fans can win game-worn and signed jerseys by bidding online at generals.milbauctions.com! All proceeds will go to the Generals Care Foundation.
Despite the defeat, the Generals remain just 1.5 games back of first place in the North Division. The team hits the road Sunday for Chattanooga, starting a stretch of 15 games against divisional foes to close out the First Half. Brad Keller (3-3, 4.60) takes the hill in the opener opposite righty Fernando Romero (4-5, 3.63) for the Lookouts. First pitch is slated for 5:15 pm ET/4:15 pm CT, and fans can catch all the action on Willie 94 FM and 1390 AM in Jackson and online via the TuneIn Radio App.
The Generals return home for one final series of the First Half in Jackson Friday, June 9. The opener versus the Tennessee Smokies is a Leaders Credit Union Food Truck Friday! In addition to all the Food Trucks in the Fun Zone, the Generals will once again play as the Hub City Hippos! The team's special Friday night jerseys will be auctioned off at the end of the season, with the proceeds going to the Boys & Girls Club of Jackson thanks to Tennessee811!
Saturday, June 10 is Wedding Night, featuring Postgame Fireworks to go along with themed promotions all night long! One lucky couple will win a trip to Hawaii through various competitions during the game! In addition, the first 500 of-age fans will take home a glass beer mug!
Make sure to get your tickets now to see the 20^th 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!