Smokies kick off 2013 home schedule starting Wed.
Baseball is back in East Tennessee, as the Smokies will play their second series of the 2013 Southern League season against the Chattanooga Lookouts. The Smokies have a lot of fun activities and promotions planned for the first home series so fans can enjoy a Nine-Inning Vacation at Smokies Park.
Wednesday, April 10 - 7:15 p.m. - The 2013 Tennessee Smokies Opening Night celebration will feature a matchup against in-state rival the Los Angeles Dodgers Double-A affiliate Chattanooga Lookouts. Blount County Night presented by the Maryville Daily Times is also on April 10, giving anyone who works or lives in Blount County a $2 discount on tickets purchased at the ticket office on the day of the game. Identification or a pay stub must be shown in order to be eligible for the $2 discount.
Thursday, April 11 - 11:30 a.m. - The Smokies continue their series with the Lookouts. This game is a Safe Kids Health and Awareness Day. If you live or work in Knox County, you're also eligible for a $2 discount on tickets purchased at the ticket on game day. Identification or a pay stub must be shown in order to be eligible for the $2 discount. This Knox County promotion is presented by the Knoxville News Sentinel and CW20.
Friday, April 12 - 7:15 p.m. - In correlation with the film "42" being released in theaters, the Smokies will be having "Jackie Robinson night". A special ticket package is also available for this night. This ticket package includes two tickets to the game, two meal vouchers and two movie passes to Regal Cinemas to see the film. It can be purchased for $42, a value of $55. April 12 also marks the first fireworks show of the season, presented by Knoxville News Sentinel, Pepsi, Coors Light, WIVK 107.7 and WVLT TV-8. This game is also the first Silver Smokies Club night. For more information on the Silver Smokies Club, call our Silver Smokies Club Hotline at (865) 286-2305.
Saturday, April 13 - 6:15 p.m. - The first Saturday game at Smokies Park of the season also is our first giveaway. The first 3,000 fans to enter Smokies Park will receive a complimentary 2013 Smokies Magnet Schedule presented by Pilot Food Marts and Citizens National Bank. After the game, Boy Scout troops from around the area will have an opportunity to have a campout in the outfield. First pitch is scheduled for 6:15 p.m.
Sunday, April 14 - 2:00 p.m. - On Sunday, April 14, there will be a Youth Baseball Clinic at Smokies Park from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Kids wearing their uniform will be able to take part in an on-field clinic with Smokies players prior to first pitch, which is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.
The Tennessee Smokies are the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. For more information on the Smokies or to purchase tickets, please visit www. Smokiesbaseball.com or call (865)-286-2300.
Probable Starting Pitchers:
Wednesday: RHP Zach Lee (0-0, 2.25) @ RHP Dallas Beeler (0-1, 6.75)
Thursday: LHP Chris Reed (0-1, 9.00) @ RHP Alberto Cabrera (1-0, 3.00)
Friday: RHP Andres Santiago (1-0, 0.00) @ LHP Eric Jokisch (0-0, 1.50)
Saturday: LHP Rob Rasmussen (0-1, 3.38) @ RHP Kyle Hendricks (0-1, 9.00)
Sunday: LHP Onelki Garcia (0-0, 2.25) @ RHP Dae-Eun Rhee (0-0, 2.08)
Smokies Radio Broadcasts:
Wednesday: The Sports Animal (FM 99.1)
Thursday: ESPN Radio (FM 106.3) WJFC (FM 102.9 & AM 1480)
Friday: ESPN Radio (FM 106.3)
Saturday: The Sports Animal (FM 991 & AM 990)
Sunday: ESPN Radio (FM 106.3)