Smokies and Generals Postponed Through Three Innings

August 20, 2019 - Southern League (SL1)
Knoxville Smokies News Release

JACKSON, TN - Tuesday night's game between the Tennessee Smokies and Jackson Generals has been suspended due to inclement weather. The game will be completed as part of a doubleheader with a second seven-inning game to follow on Wednesday night beginning at 6:05 PM ET.

Both starters held the opposition scoreless for three innings before the rain came. RHP Cory Abbott wiggled out of a pair of jams in his three frames, striking out three. RHP Emilio Vargas fanned four in his outing.

Both games can be heard on the Smokies' flagship station 92.3 FM / AM 760 and TuneIn Radio via the MiLB First Pitch app.

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