SL1 Knoxville Smokies

Smokies Return Home to Face Stars Beginning Wednesday

Published on August 7, 2012 under Southern League (SL1)
Knoxville Smokies News Release


KODAK, Tenn. - The Tennessee Smokies return home to kick off a five-game homestand against the Huntsville Stars, Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers at Smokies Park beginning on Wednesday, August 8. Come cheer on the Smokies during a homestand that will include a postgame fireworks show (Friday), cap giveaway (Saturday) and a postgame Christian concert (Sunday).

Wednesday's 7:15 game kicks off the five-game set with the Smokies' Summer Reading Program celebration pregame. It's also Blount County night, where residents and employees of Blount County receive a $2 discount off a walk-up ticket purchase.

Kids take the stage Thursday night! The first 500 kids 12-and-under, with paid admission, to the 7:15 game will get a free lunch bag, courtesy of Pepsi. It's also kids eat free, where kids 12-and-under, with paid admission, will get a free hot dog, chips and small Pepsi product. The Smokies have also teamed up with Rotary International for "Pack the Park for Polio" night. It's also a Pilot Prize night, where everyone's a winner.

The Smokies will be hosting another postgame Friday Fireworks show following Friday's 7:15 game, courtesy of Pepsi, Coors Light, Knoxville News Sentinel, WVLT-TV 8 and WIVK-FM. We'll honor boy and girl scouts with Scout Night

Saturday's 6:15 game is jam-packed with fun-filled activities for all ages. The first 2,500 fans through the gates will receive a free Smokies cap, courtesy of Food City, Peter Pan Peanut Butter and WBIR. We'll show our support in the fight against autism with Autism Awareness Night.

Sunday's 5:00 game will wrap up the series and following the game, the Smokies will hold their annual Christian Concert featuring Fireflight.

Probable Starting Pitchers:

Wednesday: RHP Johnnie Lowe (1-2, 6.04) @ RHP Dallas Beeler (4-6, 3.99)

Thursday: RHP Matthew Neil (0-0, 4.50) @ RHP Lendy Castillo (MLB Rehab) (0-0, 4.50)

Friday: RHP Josh Stinson (11-6, 3.28) @ LHP Eric Jokisch (7-2, 3.14)

Saturday: TBD @ RHP Dae-Eun Rhee (7-6, 5.24)

Sunday: TBD @ RHP Jake Brigham (0-1, 6.00)

Smokies Radio Broadcasts:

All games: The Sports Animal (FM 99.1, FM 99.3 & AM 990)

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