Smokies' bats go quiet in loss to Generals
SEVIERVILLE, TN - The Tennessee Smokies were defeated by the Jackson Generals 6-2 on Tuesday night. The loss broke a three-game winning streak by the Smokies. Michael Rucker got the start for the Smokies and struggled from the get-go. Rucker lasted just four innings, allowing six runs on nine hits and
SEVIERVILLE, TN - The Tennessee Smokies were defeated by the Jackson Generals 6-2 on Tuesday night. The loss broke a three-game winning streak by the Smokies.
Markey continued the bullpen streak of scoreless inning when he threw two scoreless innings, striking out two.
Down six runs, the Smokies tried to make a dent in the lead. In the bottom of the fifth,
Tennessee cut into the Generals lead once again in the bottom of the sixth.
The Smokies and Generals will be back in action for game four of the series at Smokies Stadium on Wednesday night. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Wednesday's game will be Free Beer Night at Smokies Stadium. Fans will be able to enjoy free draft beer with the purchase of a 2018 Smokies Mason Jar from first pitch until the Jackson Generals score a run. If fans have already purchased a 2018 Smokies Mason Jar, they are able to use it on Free Beer Night.
Written by Rob Harvey, Broadcast Assistant for the Tennessee Smokies
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