A Five-Run First Vaults Rocket City over Smokies, 8-1
May 29, 2022 - Southern League (SL)
Knoxville Smokies News Release
Madison, Ala. - The Tennessee Smokies (24-19) dropped their third consecutive game over the Rocket City Trash Pandas (26-17) in game four of the six-game series Saturday night by a final score of 8-1.
In the bottom of the first inning, Smokies starting pitcher RHP Max Bain (L, 0-2) allowed four walks, three hits, and five runs, including a three-run home run by Trash Pandas first baseman Preston Palmeiro. Palmeiro went 3-for-3 with a single, double home run.
Tennessee's lone run came in the top of the third inning on a Levi Jordan force ground out, which scored home Luis Vazquez. Of the Smokies' five hits, two came from leadoff man Darius Hill, who with the performance, tallied his tenth multi-hit game of the season.
The Smokies will have a chance to split the series with a doubleheader slated for Sunday afternoon. RHP Peyton Remy (3-0, 7.36) will start game one for the Smokies at 1:05 P.M. E.T, while LHP Dalton Stambaugh (3-0, 4.42) makes his third career start and first with the Smokies for game two.
The Smokies will be back in action at Smokies Stadium on Tuesday, May 31 when they open a six-game homestand with the Birmingham Barons. The Smokies will celebrate Elvis Night on Friday, June 3 and Margaritaville Night on Saturday, June 4. For tickets, fans can call the box office at (865) 286-2300 or visit smokiesbaseball.com.
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