Fernandez Tosses Complete Game Shutout Jackson blanked Pensacola 6-0 on Thursday night

PENSACOLA, FLA. (JUNE 28, 2012) - Lefty Anthony Fernandez tossed a two-hit shutout on Thursday night in Pensacola, as Jackson blanked the Blue Wahoos, 6-0. Fernandez logged his second straight complete game to start his Double-A career, allowing just one run. The 22-year-old righty struck out eight and walked one, facing just three over the minimum. Fernandez is also the first Jackson pitcher to record back-to-back nine inning complete games. Jackson posted their 10th shutout of the season.

Fernandez got offensive help in the top of the third when Nate Tenbrink blasted his second homer of the series to left, a 2-run shot giving Jackson an early 2-0 advantage.

In the fifth, Joe Dunigan and Ralph Henriquez opened the inning with singles. After two strikeouts, Chris Pettit delivered an RBI single scoring Dunigan, extending the lead to 3-0. The next batter, Stefen Romero drilled a 3-run homer off the left field foul pole to give Jackson a 6-0 edge.

Chris Pettit was 2-for-5 in the game and Ralph Henriquez finished the night 2-for-4 to lead the Generals offensively.

Kyle Lotzkar (4-3) suffered the loss for Pensacola, allowing six runs on seven hits in 4.2 innings pitched.

The Generals continue their five-game series with Pensacola on Friday night at Maritime Park, with first pitch at 7:00 p.m. RHP Brandon Maurer (5-1, 3.61) makes the start for Jackson and will be opposed by Pensacola All-Star RHP Daniel Corcino (3-4, 3.41). The game can be heard on Jackson's NewsTalk 101.5 FM, the Generals TuneIn Radio Station on your smart phone or www.jacksongeneralsbaseball.com.

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