Offense heats up in win over Barons
BIRMINGHAM, AL - The Tennessee Smokies defeated the Birmingham Barons 11-1 on Thursday night in Birmingham. It was Tennessee's second win in-a-row and put them a game over .500 with a 61-60 record. Michael Rucker got the start for the Smokies and gained his ninth win of the season. Rucker pitched
BIRMINGHAM, AL - The Tennessee Smokies defeated the Birmingham Barons 11-1 on Thursday night in Birmingham. It was Tennessee's second win in-a-row and put them a game over .500 with a 61-60 record.
In the fourth inning, the Smokies managed just one hit but five runs crossed the plate.
Short continued his hot night in the top of the sixth. With two runners on, Short singled to left field, and Baez beat the throw to the plate to make it a 6-0 Tennessee lead. In the top of the seventh, it was
The Smokies and Barons will continue their final series against each other on Friday night. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET in Birmingham. Tennessee's hottest starting pitcher,
Written by Rob Harvey, Broadcast Assistant for the Tennessee Smokies
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