Walk-Off Downs Generals In Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tenn. - The Jackson Generals took a lead into the ninth inning, but ultimately fell 6-5 in walk-off fashion to the Chattanooga Lookouts at AT&T Field Sunday evening. Chattanooga hit three doubles in the ninth to tie and down the Generals in the series opener.
Up 5-4, the Generals turned to Joey Krehbiel (1-2, 2.25) in the ninth. Immediately, LaMonte Wade and Travis Harrison hit consecutive doubles to tie the contest. After an intentional walk, Levi Michael laid down a bunt but was called out for interference on the throw to first. The lengthy argument that ensued wound up not mattering, as Ryan Walker followed with a double to left-center that plated the winning run.

Mason Melotakis (3-1, 2.57) pitched a perfect top of the ninth to pick up the win for Chattanooga (31-25). Three pitchers for the Lookouts combined on 11 strikeouts and no walks in the victory.
Jackson (29-27) was in front going into the final frame thanks to a clutch home run by Oscar Hernández. Chattanooga had gone up 4-3 on a Levi Michael single in the fifth before the Generals answered in the sixth. After a bunt single by Victor Reyes, Hernandez hit a majestic shot to left field that put the Generals up 5-4. It was their first lead of the contest.
The game was up and down from the start. Jackson starter Brad Keller gave up three runs in the first inning on two hits and an error. The Generals tied it with three unearned runs in the fourth inning thanks to a pair of Chattanooga errors. The teams combined for five errors in the contest.
Yuhei Nakaushiro and Daniel Gibson combined to pitch 3.1 shutout innings in relief of Keller. The pair combined to strand five men on base in the middle innings to keep Jackson in front until the decisive ninth.
The series continues Monday night at AT&T Field. Alex Young (3-3, 4.64) will pitch for Jackson against Chattanooga southpaw Stephen Gonsalves (0-2, 3.18). First pitch is slated for 7:15 pm ET/6:15 pm CT, and fans can catch all the action on the Jackson Generals Baseball Network via the TuneIn Radio App starting with the Pregame Show at 7:00 pm ET/6:00 pm CT!
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!