The Chattanooga Lookouts Defeat the Smokies, 8-4

Homeruns by Edgar Corcino and Mitch Garver helped lead the Lookouts over the Tennessee Smokies by a score of 8-4.

Tennessee jumped out to an early 3-1 lead against Lookouts starting pitcher Kohl Stewart. Stewart finished his start admirably in the fifth inning, ending the night only allowing two earned runs in five innings.  

Chattanooga's offense kicked into gear in the fifth inning scoring four runs, highlighted by a Mitch Garver two run homer. The Smokies tied the game up in the sixth, but the home squad rallied again by scoring three runs in the bottom of the inning.

Relievers Jake Reed came into the game in the seventh inning and pitched two scoreless innings to keep the lead at four. Closer Trevor Hildenberger then entered in the ninth and closed out the game to lower his ERA to 0.70.  

Tomorrow is UTC Night and Thirsty Thursday at AT&T Field! Fans will be able to meet players from the UTC Football Team and take advantage of drink specials. Game time is set for 7:15 with gates opening at 6:00 p.m.