Purdom Sinks Smokies in Extras, 2-1
Published on June 25, 2007 under Southern League (SL1)
Knoxville Smokies News Release
Zebulon, NC- Carolina scored first in the fourth to take a 1-0 lead. Jonny Raburn singled then stole second which resulted in a throwing error and he moved to third. Chase Lambin sent a sacrifice fly to center to score the run.
The Smokies evened the score with a run in the seventh. Matt Craig scored on an error by third-baseman Lee Mitchell.
The game remained tied with Tennessee missing opportunities to go ahead in the eighth, ninth and eleventh. They would strained five on base collectively those innings.
Carolina then won it with a John Purdom single in the eleventh. Purdom drove in the winning run in Carolina's 5-4 over Tennessee in the eleventh inning on June 10th as well.
Tennessee and Carolina will continue the series Tuesday Night at Five County Stadium as Mark Holliman (7-5) will go for the Smokies and James Russ (0-2) pitched for Carolina.
The Smokies return to Smokies Park on Saturday June, 30th to take on the Mississippi Braves. Reggie will be on hand to entertain the audience. Tickets are available by calling 286-2300 or visiting smokiesbaseball.com
Southern League Stories from June 25, 2007
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- Suns Slip by Barons - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- M-Braves Batter Biscuits - Mississippi Braves
- Purdom Sinks Smokies in Extras, 2-1 - Knoxville Smokies
- Stars Offensive Woes Return - Huntsville Stars
- BayBears Win 5-4 Behind Vasquez's Effort - Mobile BayBears
- Holliman named Pitcher of the Week - Knoxville Smokies
- Southern League Announces All-Star Game Coaching Staffs, Umpires - SL1
- Mason shuts out Braves, 7-0 - Montgomery Biscuits
- Southern League Hitter and Pitcher of the Week Awards - SL1
- Hu and Shoe Headed Back to the Futures Game - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Mason shuts out Braves, 7-0 - Montgomery Biscuits
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