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Rays Shine On Smokies

August 12, 2003 - Southern League (SL1)
Knoxville Smokies News Release


Lake Buena Vista, Fla. - Orlando (21-27, 53-64) scored five runs in the second inning and cruised to a 6-2 win over Tennessee (29-21, 64-56) Tuesday night at Disney's Wide World of Sports.

The Rays batted around against Julio Villalon (4-5) in the second, scoring five runs on a home run, a hit batter, five singles, and a sacrifice fly. Jesus Feliciano tied the game at one with a solo home run in the second, kick starting a rally that sent Villalon to his fourth straight loss.

Yadier Molina singled home Papo Bolivar in the second inning to give the Smokies a short lived 1-0 lead against Jim Magrane (9-6). Shaun Boyd scored on Dan Moylan's fifth inning ground out for the Smokies only other run.

Orlando's pitching was perfect in the latter stages as Magrane, Jose Veras, and Josh Parker combined to retire the final 14 Smokies hitters in order.

The Smokies continue their series at Orlando with Nick Stocks (9-6, 4.45) pitching against Scott Autrey (2-3, 3.51) Wednesday night.

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