Clarke's Gem Carries Smokies Past Braves, 4-1
August 9, 2022 - Southern League (SL)
Knoxville Smokies News Release
KODAK, Tenn. - The Tennessee Smokies (56-47, 19 -15) opened their season-series against the Mississippi Braves (47-56, 18-16) with a 4-1 win Tuesday night at Smokies Stadium. Chris Clarke (W, 6-3) led the way with a dominant start and the offense did enough to back him.
Clarke tied his season-high with six innings as he earned his sixth win of the season. Clarke scattered seven hits over his outing and induced a key double-play in the third, as the Braves left eight runners on for the game. Out of the bullpen, Samuel Reyes and Hunter Bigge combined for three shutout frames to lock down the win.
Chase Strumpf had the biggest hit for the Smokies, as he hit his 18th homer of the year in the third too give Tennessee two runs of insurance. In the second inning, Zach Davis and Yonathan Perlaza each had RBI singles, and Bryce Ball turned in two hits against his former organization.
The Smokies will be back in action Wednesday night at Smokies Stadium for their second game of the series against the Mississippi Braves. First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m. ET when the Smokies send LHP DJ Herz (1-0, 6.30) to the mound against RHP Tanner Gordon (5-4, 6.47). 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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