Smokies Snap Losing Streak, Clinch Winning Season, 6-4
September 10, 2022 - Southern League (SL)
Knoxville Smokies News Release
KODAK, Tenn. - The Tennessee Smokies (69-61, 32-29) snapped a three-game losing streak to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (66-58, 31-29) with a 6-4 win Saturday night at Smokies Stadium. With the victory, the Smokies clinched their first winning season since 2015.
Tennessee took an early lead with an RBI double from Bryce Ball in the bottom of the first inning. After Pensacola had tied the game, the Smokies took the lead for good with a three-run third, highlighted by a homer from Chase Strumpf, his 21st of the year. Miguel Amaya homered for the second consecutive night in the win, and Zach Davis reached four times and stole three bases out of the lead-off spot.
RHP Ben Brown (W, 3-0) continued the Smokies' stretch of five quality outings in the series. Brown worked five innings of two-run ball while striking out seven. Tennessee's bullpen turned in a bounce-back effort, as Kyle Johnson and Bailey Horn (S, 4) did not walk a batter over the final four frames.
The Smokies will play their regular-season home finale Sunday afternoon against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Fans can catch the action on 99.1 The Sports Animal or by visiting https://www.milb.com/tennessee/fans/audio-listen-live.
The Smokies will host Fan Appreciation Day on Sept. 11, the final home game of the regular season. The Smokies will also give away Trey Lipscomb bobbleheads on Sunday. For tickets call (865) 286-2300 or visit smokiesbaseball.com.
Southern League Stories from September 10, 2022
- M-Braves Lose to Shuckers 9-1 - Mississippi Braves
- Clarke Homers Three Times, Jarvis Dominates in 9-1 Rout - Biloxi Shuckers
- Smokies Snap Losing Streak, Clinch Winning Season, 6-4 - Knoxville Smokies
- Conine Hits Record-Breaking Blast as Blue Wahoos Fall 6-4 - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
- Trash Pandas Fall 8-4 to Biscuits - Rocket City Trash Pandas
- Biscuits Handle Trash Pandas, 8-4 - Montgomery Biscuits
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
