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Cardiac Kids Do It Again, Win in Comeback Fashion 7-5

July 18, 2023 - Southern League (SL)
Knoxville Smokies News Release


KODAK, Tenn. - Hollywood Pete was the star of the night yet again with stellar defense and insane offense to lift the Smokies over the Braves 7-5.

The home-run fest began In the bottom of the second with Pablo Aliendo hitting a deep shot to right field to give the Smokies the 2-0 lead after BJ Murray Doubled right before that at-bat.

The Mississippi second baseman Luke Waddell Doubled in the third to bring in Milligan and Conley to tie the game. Waddell then scored on a Javier Valdes single to take the lead 3-2.

Two solo-shot home runs in the 5th extended the Braves lead to 5-2. Tyler Tolve and Landon Stephens both hit fly balls over the right-field wall to score.

Nelson Maldonado decided to join in the fun with a solo shot of his own in the seventh, cutting the lead to 5-3, and the smokies weren't done there.

Andy Weber walked in the inning, allowing Pete Crow-Armstrong to step up to the plate. PCA hit a fiery line drive over the right field wall to tie the game at 5 a piece in the bottom of the seventh before the Braves ended the inning.

In the eighth, Pablo Aliendo grounded out to third, allowing Bradlee Beesley to score and give the Smokies back the lead, 6-5. Jordan Nwogu blooped a single to shallow right field, breaking his bat in the process, and allowed BJ Murray to score from third. 7-5 After eight.

Hollywood Pete nabbed the last out for the Smokies with a leaping grab in center field to secure the win for Tennessee.

Final score: Smokies 7, Braves 5.

The series continues tomorrow night (7/19) at 7:00 PM EDT for All-You-Can-Eat Wednesday- Fans can enjoy grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos with cheese, Bush's Baked Beans, potato salad, Uncle Ray's Potato Chips, popcorn, Mayfield Ice Cream Sandwiches, and Pepsi products! The buffet runs from 6-8 pm.

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