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Smokies Return Home to Host M-Braves on July 21st

July 20, 2014 - Southern League (SL1)
Knoxville Smokies News Release


KODAK - Following their five-game road series in Huntsville, the Smokies will return home to Kodak on Monday, July 21 to start a five-game set with the Mississippi Braves, the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Highlighting the exciting homestand is McGhee Tyson Airport Low Fare Monday, Tail Waggin' Tuesday and Thirsty Thursday, while Friday Night Fireworks is sure to be a great cap to the five-game series at Smokies Stadium.

The series begins on Monday, July 21st for McGhee Tyson Airport Low Fare Monday. Fans can get plenty of bang for their buck with hot dogs, popcorn, Pepsi products and programs available for just one dollar ! First pitch of the series opener is slated for 7:15 p.m.

Tail Waggin' Tuesday presented by Frontline Heartgard returns on Tuesday July 22nd, for the second game of the series. You can bring your four-legged friend to sit out on the berm for a beautiful evening at the ballpark. Start time for Tuesday's game is scheduled for 7:15 p.m.

Fans will want to come hungry and ready to feast on Wednesday, July 23rd for All You Can Eat Wednesday. For just $19.99 ($17.99 for kids 12 & under), fans will receive their ticket to the game and can enjoy all the hot dogs, corn dogs, hamburgers, nachos, french fries and Pepsi products they can handle. First pitch Wednesday is set for 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, July 24th is Coors Light Thirsty Thursday. Fans in attendance can take advantage of drink specials throughout the night, including Domestic Draft Beers and Pepsi products for just $1 dollar. Thursday is also Food City Family Night, bring your Slim Jim wrapper or Food City receipt showing you purchased Slim Jim and you will receive a free ticket after purchase of a first ticket. Game time is scheduled for 7:15 p.m.

The homestand wraps with a bang on Friday, July 25th with Friday Night Fireworks presented by Pepsi, Coors Light, the Knoxville News Sentinel, WIVK and WVLT. All Smokies Friday night home games are sponsored by Remote Area Medical, and first pitch is slated for 7:15 p.m. at Smokies Stadium.

Tickets for all five of Tennessee's contests are still available, and can be purchased at www.smokiesbaseball.com, or by calling the Smokies Ticket Office at (865) 286-2300.

Probable Starting Pitchers

Monday: RHP Jason Hursh (7-6, 3.90) vs. RHP Matt Loosen (4-3, 5.47)

Tuesday: RHP Greg Ross (3-1, 1.34) vs. RHP Corey Black (5-6, 2.63)

Wednesday: RHP Williams Perez (3-6, 3.26) vs. RHP Pierce Johnson (2-4, 3.35)

Thursday: RHP J.R. Graham (1-4, 3.26) vs. RHP Eduardo Figueroa (0-1, 4.41)

Friday: RHP Mitch Atkins (4-0, 4.69) vs. LHP Jeffry Antigua (0-1, 2.41)

Smokies Radio Broadcasts

Monday: The Sports Animal (99.1 FM & AM 990)

Tuesday: The Sports Animal (99.1 FM & AM 990)

Wednesday: The Sports Animal (99.1 FM & AM 990)

Thursday:The Sports Animal (99.1 FM & AM 990)

Friday: The Sports Animal (AM 990)

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