The Knoxville Smokies needed just one good swing, but a bases-loaded groundout in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the visiting Penscola Blue Wahoos their third win of the series July 31 at Covenant Health Park.
After losing 5-4, Knoxville must win Saturday and Sunday to split the six-game series.
Right fielder Andy Garriola was called out for batter's interference as center fielder Alex Ramirez was caught stealing, giving the Smokies their first and second outs of the ninth inning. Knoxville loaded the bases, but first baseman Edgar Alvarez grounded out to end the game.
The Smokie went 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position, leaving 12 runners on base.
"We were probably one hit away probably three or four at-bats tonight," Smokies manager Lance Rymel told Knox News. "And the timely hitting just didn't get it done."
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After losing 5-4, Knoxville must win Saturday and Sunday to split the six-game series.
Right fielder Andy Garriola was called out for batter's interference as center fielder Alex Ramirez was caught stealing, giving the Smokies their first and second outs of the ninth inning. Knoxville loaded the bases, but first baseman Edgar Alvarez grounded out to end the game.
The Smokie went 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position, leaving 12 runners on base.
"We were probably one hit away probably three or four at-bats tonight," Smokies manager Lance Rymel told Knox News. "And the timely hitting just didn't get it done."
#smokies #ninth #first
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