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Thompson's First Win Guides Smokies Past Braves, 3-1

August 31, 2022 - Southern League (SL)
Knoxville Smokies News Release


PEARL, Miss. - The Tennessee Smokies (65-57, 28-25) defeated the Mississippi Braves (56-65, 27-25) for the second consecutive night with a 3-1 win on Wednesday night at Trustmark Park. RHP Riley Thompson (W, 1-5) turned in his best start of the season and the Smokies lowered their magic number to clinch a playoff berth to 5.

Thompson worked a season-high five innings in the win, as he allowed just two hits while striking out four. His scoreless outing was enough to win his first game since the 2019 season. Peyton Remy tossed two shutout frames as he recorded the hold, and Hunter Bigge closed the door in the ninth while he worked around a pair of walks.

Nelson Maldonado opened the scoring for the Smokies with a two-run double in the second inning. Bryce Windham doubled in a key insurance run in the seventh after Delvin Zinn walked, stole second base and advanced to third on a throwing error.

The Smokies will play game three of their six-game road trip with the Mississippi Braves Thursday night. First pitch is set for 7:35 PM ET. 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' last homestand of the season begins Sept. 6 against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at Smokies Stadium. The Smokies will give away Batman bobbleheads on Sept. 10 as a part of Batman Night and will host Fan Appreciation Day on Sept. 11, the final home game of the regular season. For tickets call (865) 286-2300 or visit smokiesbaseball.com.

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