SL1 Knoxville Smokies

Smokies Sweep Looks, Again

Published on May 18, 2005 under Southern League (SL1)
Knoxville Smokies News Release


Sevierville, Tenn.- Tennessee scored seven times in the eighth inning to pull off a come from behind 15-9 win and a series sweep against Chattanooga.

Trailing 9-8, Tennessee jumped on reliever David Shafer (0-1). Adam Haley delivered a run scoring pinch single to tie the game, and Marland Williams followed with a single to put Tennessee ahead 10-9. Jesus Cota added a three-run homer as the Smokies ran their record against Chattanooga to 6-0 this season.

Doug Slaten (2-2) tossed two scoreless innings for the win.

Following an off day on Thursday, the Smokies head to Carolina to open a three-game series. RHP Adam Bass (1-3, 4.23) will start for Tennessee against RHP Yorman Bazardo (3-2, 3.65).




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