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Smokies Lose Pitcher's Duel

May 8, 2003 - Southern League (SL1)
Knoxville Smokies News Release


Sevierville, Tenn. - Jason Fitzgerald doubled leading off the ninth inning and scored on James Jurries' ground out as Greenville (17-15) won its third straight over the Smokies (20-13) 2-1 Thursday night at Smokies Park.

The Braves pushed the winning run across against Jeremy Lambert (0-1) when Fitzgerald moved to third on a passed ball. Caonabo Cosme made a diving stop on Jurries' ground ball, but could only make the play at first as the winning run crossed the plate.

Tennessee starter Danny Haren allowed a run in the first inning to snap his 19 2/3 inning scoreless streak but struck out a season high 8 batters in the no decision. Richard Lewis doubled to open the game and moved to third on a sacrifice. Lewis scored on an RBI single by Fitzgerald, who finished with two of the Braves five hits. Haren (5-0) retired the final eleven batters he faced.

The Smokies managed only one run against Greenville starter Matt Belisle. John Nelson reached on a two-base throwing error by shortstop Kelly Johnson in the third inning, and scored on a single by Skip Schumaker to tie the game.

Kazuhiro Takeoka (1-0) finished the eighth and pitched a scoreless ninth to earn his first in.

Greenville and Tennessee will conclude their series Friday night at 7:15. In a battle of talented pitchers, Rick Ankiel (1-1, 6.75) will make his first start of the season and be opposed by Braves top prospect Adam Wainright (2-2, 2.83).

Roster move: Smokies RHP B.R. Cook was promoted to AAA Memphis and OF Scott Krause was activated off the DL.

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