Lookouts Knock Off Jackson 7-2 During Wednesday Matinee Game

(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts defeated the Jackson Generals in game three of their series by a score of 7-2 on Wednesday afternoon. The Lookouts got on the board first, when they scored three runs in the bottom of the third inning. All three of the Lookouts runs in the bottom of the third inning came via the bat of Dan Gamache. In the bottom of the third, Gamache ripped a triple down the left field line, which allowed Edgar Corcino, LaMonte Wade, and Jonathan Rodriguez to score.

Lookouts starting pitcher, Felix Jorge did what the Lookouts needed him to do on the mound, as he tossed 6.2 innings, scattering seven hits. Jorge allowed just two runs, both of which were earned, one home run, and one walk while striking out nine. Jorge (6-1, 3.32) earned his sixth victory of the 2017 season on Wednesday after his quality performance.

The Lookouts extended their lead 4-0 in the bottom of the fourth inning, when T.J. White launched a homer over the left field wall off of Jackson starting pitcher, Taylor Clarke. White’s homer in the fourth inning was his first of the 2017 season.

The Generals managed to get on the board in the top of the fifth inning when Colin Walsh singled on a line drive to center field to score Kevin Medrano. In the top of the sixth inning, the Generals cut the Lookouts lead in half, as Oscar Hernandez homered on a fly ball to left field off of Lookouts starting pitcher, Felix Jorge. The home run by Hernandez in the sixth inning was his second of the series.

In the bottom of the seventh inning, the Lookouts scored three runs again, extending their lead 6-2. LaMonte Wade got the scoring started in the bottom of the seventh when he roped a single into right field, scoring Levi Michael. Jonathan Rodriguez would follow with a fielder’s choice on a ground ball to third baseman, Dawel Lugo. Rodriguez’ fielder’s choice was enough to score Edgar Corcino from third base. T.J. White delivered the final blow for the Lookouts when he sent a scorching line drive single into left field, allowing Jonathan Rodriguez to score.

The fifth and final game of the series between the Lookouts and the Generals will be on Thursday, June 8th at 7:15 PM (ET) at AT&T Field.