Smokies Complete Sweep of Lookouts, 7-1
Published on July 24, 2022 under Southern League (SL)
Knoxville Smokies News Release
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Smokies (49-41, 12-9) secured a series-sweep over the Chattanooga Lookouts (38-52, 4-17) Sunday afternoon at AT&T Field, as they won 7-1 in the final matchup of the three-game series.
The Smokies and Lookouts entered the sixth inning of Sunday's contest tied at 1-1 before Alexander Canario's 16th home run of the season gave the Smokies a lead they would never relinquish. The Smokies piled on four runs in the eighth inning with RBI hits from Jake Slaughter, Bradlee Beesley and Harrison Wenson. The Smokies would add one more run in the ninth and cruise to a six-run victory for the second consecutive game.
Smokies RHP Walker Powell (W 2-2) got the win with four scoreless innings, only allowing two hits while striking out four. RHP Riley Thompson pitched three scoreless innings and struck out five in his first start back from the Development List.
The Smokies will be back in action on Tuesday at Smokies Stadium to open up a six-game homestand against the Birmingham Barons. First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the action on 99.1 The Sports Animal or by visiting https://www.milb.com/tennessee/fans/audio-listen-live.
Smokies Stadium will host 90's Night featuring Jason Ybarra's Ninja Turtles on Saturday, July 30 in their next homestand against the Birmingham Barons, beginning July 26. For tickets, call the box office at (865) 286-2300 or visit smokiesbaseball.com.
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