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Smokies Fail to Convert in 2-1 Loss to Mobile Wednesday

May 5, 2010 - Southern League (SL1)
Knoxville Smokies News Release


SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. - A 13-5 advantage in the hit column wasn't enough for the Tennessee Smokies in Wednesday night's series opener against the Mobile BayBears. The Smokies (18-8) were unable to convert in the clutch, stranding 10 base runners and falling to the BayBears (13-13) in front of 2,304 fans at Smokies Park, 2-1.

Early on it looked like Tennessee would not have issues knocking in runs. Smokies newcomer Matt Spencer, playing in his first game at Smokies Park, drove in the first run of the game on a sacrifice fly off Mobile starter Wes Roemer in the second to score Blake Lalli and give the Smokies a 1-0 lead.

Tennessee starter Craig Muschko did his part against the BayBears, holding Mobile to one run through the first six innings. The right-hander from Philadelphia allowed only one run on three hits, walking two and striking out two. His six-inning stint mirrored that of his previous four starts, all of which also went six innings.

Tied 1-1 heading into the eighth, Mobile put a second run on the board off Smokies reliever Jake Muyco (1-1). Ollie Linton, Jr.'s single to center brought home Jake Ward to give Mobile the lead.

Mobile's lead would be protected by the trio of Bryan Henry (2-1), Reid Mahon and Abe Woody (S, 4). Their bend-but-don't-break approach led to six Tennessee base runners over the final three frames, but no runs allowed.

Tennessee is a Southern League-best 12-3 on the road this year, but only 6-5 at Smokies Park.

The Smokies and BayBears meet up in a 5:30 doubleheader on Thursday at Smokies Park. Tennessee will send top pitching prospects Chris Carpenter (1-0, 4.09) and Andrew Cashner (2-1, 3.26) to the mound against Mobile starters Tom Layne (2-1, 3.66) and Pat McAnaney (1-2, 5.21). Tickets can be purchased at www.smokiesbaseball.com or by calling (865) 286-2300.

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