SMOKIES WIN IN WALK-OFF FASHION
SEVIERVILLE - The Smokies broke a two game losing streak on Friday night in walk-off fashion, winning 6-5. Jason Vosler was the hero for the Smokies as he singled in two runs in the bottom of the 11th to secure the win. After Jackson had gotten a run of their own in the
SEVIERVILLE - The Smokies broke a two game losing streak on Friday night in walk-off fashion, winning 6-5.
After Jackson had gotten a run of their own in the top of the 11th, the Smokies loaded the bases with one out. Down in the count 1-2, Vosler connected and singled to center to score
The top of the lineup for the Smokies started the rally in the bottom of the third inning. After a
After three scoreless innings,
The Smokies didn't take long to tie the game back up, however. In the bottom of the seventh, Vosler was hit by a pitch to with one out. After an
The Smokies experienced the new extra innings rule for the first time this season where a runner starts on second base at the beginning of each extra inning. The Smokies benefitted from the rule, as the tying run started at second to begin the 11th inning.
The Smokies will be back in action on Saturday night as they take on the Jackson Generals again. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Each fan through the gates will receive a free magnet schedule presented by Pilot Food Marts and Nexgard. The Tennessee Smokies will bring
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