A throwing error scored Kevin Medrano as the Jackson Generals defeated the Mississippi Braves, 7-6, Thursday, at the Ballpark at Jackson.

With the bases loaded, Medrano raced home from third after Mississippi third baseman Travis Demeritte mishandled a Dawel Lugo grounder.

Trying to force Medrano at home, Demeritte overshot his target and the Generals had the win.

The series with the Braves continues at 6:05 p.m., today, with Taylor Clarke (4-2, 2.70 ERA) taking the mound for the Generals – Max Fried (2-7, 5.79 ERA) for the Braves.

At 6:05 p.m., Saturday, it’s Star Wars Night presented by the Hardeman County Correctional Facility.

The Generals will be giving away a trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida, and fireworks follow the game.

Additionally, the first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a Generals jersey t-shirt.

SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDINGS
North Division Team-Affiliation-Record-Winning Percentage- Games Behind
Tennessee Smokies (Chicago Cubs)     29-23 .558 —
Chattanooga Lookouts (Minnesota Twins) 29-24 .547 0.5
Montgomery Biscuits (Tampa Bay Rays) 29-24 .520 0.5
JACKSON GENERALS (ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS) 28-25 .528 1.5
Birmingham Barons (Chicago White Sox) 18-34 .327 11.0

SOUTH
Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Cincinnati Reds)    30-23 .566 —
Biloxi Shuckers (Milwaukee Brewers)          28-25 .528 2.0
Mississippi Braves (Atlanta Braves)            26-27 .480 4.0
Mobile BayBears (Los Angeles Angels)        24-29 .460 6.0
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Miami Marlins) 23-30 .434 6.0

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