Nwogu's Fireworks Light the Sky in 10-1 Smokies' Victory
July 21, 2023 - Southern League (SL)
Knoxville Smokies News Release
KODAK, Tenn. - Despite some terrific defense by the Braves, the Smokies rolled tonight with a 10-1 victory, and out-hit Mississippi 12-7.
The Braves tallied first in the game with a solo home run in the first inning by Luke Waddell. It was the first home run given up by starting pitcher Walker Powell in the first inning all year.
The third inning was a hefty one for the Smokies. The first event of the frame happened on a line drive to center field by Cole Roederer that scored BJ Murray to tie the game. Tennessee proceeded to load the bases for Jordan Nwogu, and he didn't disappoint. With a mighty blast over the left field wall, Nwogu hit a grand slam to give the Smokies the 5-1 lead after three.
Pete Crow-Armstrong must have felt left out of all of the scoring because, at his next at-bat, he hit a solo deep shot over the center field wall to add to the Smokies' lead. Then, in the fifth, he singled to left field and drove in two more runs to widen the margin to 8-1.
Owen Caissie joined in on the fun in the 6th with an absolute dinger that left the park, 9-1.
In the bottom of the seventh with the bases loaded, Cole Roederer was walked, which brought in PCA to score, again, making it 10-1 Smokies.
The final out of the game came on a swinging strike out, pitched by Smokies reliever Cayne Ueckert.
Final score: Smokies 10, Braves 1
The series continues tomorrow night (7/22) - for Christmas in July! Christmas has come early this year! Smokies Stadium is turning into a Winter Wonderland for Christmas in July co-sponsored by Harman Ice! Santa Claus will be on-site for photos and meet-and-greets. A wonderful ice sculpture will be on display for photos. Fans can enjoy Christmas music, themed in-between inning entertainment, and ornament decorating for children presented by Papa John's! The players will be wearing specialty jerseys that fans can bid on and take home at the end of the night. The night will conclude with a themed postgame fireworks show! Presented by Harman Ice
Also, the first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a Christopher Morel Shirsey Giveaway presented by Sports Treasures! Sizes range from Small to XL while supplies last. Presented by Sports Treasures.mokies, visitwww.smokiesbaseball.com.
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