Braves Use Five-Run Fifth to Defeat Smokies, 10-3
August 10, 2022 - Southern League (SL)
Knoxville Smokies News Release
KODAK, Tenn. - The Braves (48-56, 19-16) defeated the Tennessee Smokies (56-48, 19-16) in a 10-3 rout to even the series Wednesday night at Smokies Stadium.
Mississippi did its damage on the back of three home runs, with five of their 10 runs coming via the. Javier Valdes, playing just his second Double-A game of the season, homered for the second consecutive night.
In his fourth start of the season, Tennessee's LHP DJ Herz (L, 1-1) recorded his first loss of the year. Herz finished with four innings pitched, as he allowed six earned runs and two homers.
The Smokies offense finished with just one at-bat with runners in scoring position. Cole Roederer hit a solo home run in his first game off the Injured List since the All-Star break. Andy Weber also homered for the second time this season, on a solo shot to right.
The Smokies will be back in action Thursday night at Smokies Stadium for their third game of the series against the Mississippi Braves. First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m. ET when the Smokies send RHP Riley Thompson (0-4, 6.68) to the mound against RHP Alan Rangel (4-5, 5.38). Fans can catch the action on 99.1 The Sports Animal or by visiting https://www.milb.com/tennessee/fans/audio-listen-live.
Smokies Stadium will host Paint the Park Pink Night on August 13, and will give away Brennan Davis bobbleheads on August 14. For tickets, call the box office at (865) 286-2300 or visit smokiesbaseball.com.
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