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Smokies defeat Walters State 9-1

Published on April 1, 2008 under Southern League (SL1)
Knoxville Smokies News Release


Sevierville, TN - The 2008 Tennessee Smokies got off to a fast offensive start to the season in a 9-1 victory over the Walters State Senators in the 3rd annual Smoky Mountain Showdown at Smokies Park. The Smokies begin their regular season Southern League campaign on Thursday night in Birmingham against the Barons. Kyle Reynolds provided the early offense for the Smokies with a 3-run blast over the right field fence in the first inning. Reynolds went 3-3 on the night, driving in three runs and scoring twice. Ryan Harvey provided some late game fireworks with a three-run shot of his own to deep left center field.

Walters State managed one run in the top of the fourth inning, which could have been two if not for a great defensive play by the Smokies. After pitcher Jeff Samardzija struck out Chad Hunter, the Senators smacked back-to-back singles of the bats of Cody Hawn and Adam Stooksberry. Center fielder Adam Milligan then ripped a triple off the right field fence to score Hawn, but Stooksberry was gunned down at the plate thanks to a great throw by Smokies right fielder Matt Camp and second baseman Nate Spears.

Donnie Veal notched the win as the Smokies pitching staff combined to give up just four hits on the night.

The Smokies begin their regular season Southern League campaign on Thursday night in Birmingham against the Barons for a five game series. The Smokies first home game will take place on Wednesday April 9th against the Jacksonville Suns at 7:15 pm.

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