Espinoza Leads Combined No-Hitter of Rocket City
June 28, 2022 - Southern League (SL)
Knoxville Smokies News Release
Kodak, Tenn. - The Tennessee Smokies (38-32) threw their second combined no-hitter of the season to open their series with the Rocket City Trash Pandas ( 41-29)Tuesday night at Smokies Stadium. After going the first 22 years of Smokies Stadium without a no-hitter, Tennessee has combined for two in the last 48 days, after no-hitting the Montgomery Biscuits on May 11.
RHP Anderson Espinoza (W, 1-4) started the no-no with five hitless innings. He walked only one batter and struck out seven Trash Pandas, a major turn-around for the right-hander who entered the night looking for his first win of 2022.
Out of the bullpen, Samuel Reyes, Bryan King and Nicholas Padilla combined for four innings to complete the feat. Reyes struck out three over two frames and Padilla locked down the night in his first outing off the Development List. Jake Slaughter's solo homer and Bryce Ball's RBI single was more than enough offense to back a special night from the Smokies' pitching staff.
The Smokies will play the second game of the series with Rocket City Wednesday night at Smokies Stadium. First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m. ET when the Smokies send RHP Javier Assad (4-1, 2.57) to the mound against Mason Erla (1-0, 2.60). Fans can catch the action on 99.1 The Sports Animal or by visiting https://www.milb.com/tennessee/fans/audio-listen-live.
Wednesday's at Smokies Stadium are All-You-Can-Eat Wednesdays. Smokies Stadium will also host a special Independence Day Weekend Celebration July 1-3, including fireworks after each game all weekend. For tickets, call the box office at (865) 286-2300 or visit smokiesbaseball.com.
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