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The Knoxville Smokies held a one-run lead late in the game April 22 but couldn't respond to the visiting Chattanooga Lookout's five-running eighth inning.
Wednesday's matchup, which finished with an 8-4 Chattanooga win, marked just the second weekday afternoon game for the Knoxville Smokies since the stadium opened for its inaugural season in 2025. The Smokies were able to pull together a walk-off win in their first weekday afternoon outing April 8 vs. the Rocket City Trash Pandas.
The April 22 loss to Chattanooga in the second game of the series followed the Smokies first shutout loss of the season from the night before.
The Lookouts delivered on offense in the eighth inning Wednesday after entering the top of the frame down 4-3. The Smokies moved players around the infield and swapped pitchers to try to stop the bleeding after Luis Martinez-Gomez gave up five runs in the inning.
Smokies reliever Marino Santy found a way out of the inning, giving up two hits and striking out three batters. But the damage had already been done.
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An RBI single from Owen Ayers in the first inning put Knoxville on the scoreboard for the first time this series. Devin Ortiz added to the lead with a sacrifice fly that pushed Jordan Nwogu across home plate.
The Lookouts responded with three runs spread across the second and third innings, and Chattanooga stayed in the lead until Knoxville added two runs in the fifth. The Smokies finished the game with six hits.
The Lookouts are up 2-0 in the six-game series, which ends Sunday, April 26.
After being shut out the night before, the Smokies were able to put together four runs. Right fielder Andy Garriola finished the game one-for-four at the plate with two RBIs.
The Smokies are now 8-9, sitting in third place in the Southern League North. However, the Smokies and Lookouts were the only teams that played a day game April 22, meaning the standings could change after tonight's matchups.
First-half standings (as of 3 p.m. April 22):
Southern League North
The Smokies have four games left in the home series, which wraps up Sunday, April 26. Here are the deals and promotions fans can look forward to all week long (all games at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted):
Knox News reporter Joanna Hayes covers Covenant Health Park for the business growth and development team. Email: [email protected]; Instagram: @knoxeat65. Sign up for Joanna's Eat65 email newsletter to get the latest drink and dining news, as well as restaurant recommendations, at knoxnews.com/newsletters.
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Wednesday's matchup, which finished with an 8-4 Chattanooga win, marked just the second weekday afternoon game for the Knoxville Smokies since the stadium opened for its inaugural season in 2025. The Smokies were able to pull together a walk-off win in their first weekday afternoon outing April 8 vs. the Rocket City Trash Pandas.
The April 22 loss to Chattanooga in the second game of the series followed the Smokies first shutout loss of the season from the night before.
The Lookouts delivered on offense in the eighth inning Wednesday after entering the top of the frame down 4-3. The Smokies moved players around the infield and swapped pitchers to try to stop the bleeding after Luis Martinez-Gomez gave up five runs in the inning.
Smokies reliever Marino Santy found a way out of the inning, giving up two hits and striking out three batters. But the damage had already been done.
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An RBI single from Owen Ayers in the first inning put Knoxville on the scoreboard for the first time this series. Devin Ortiz added to the lead with a sacrifice fly that pushed Jordan Nwogu across home plate.
The Lookouts responded with three runs spread across the second and third innings, and Chattanooga stayed in the lead until Knoxville added two runs in the fifth. The Smokies finished the game with six hits.
The Lookouts are up 2-0 in the six-game series, which ends Sunday, April 26.
Knoxville Smokies star of the game: Andy Garriola
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After being shut out the night before, the Smokies were able to put together four runs. Right fielder Andy Garriola finished the game one-for-four at the plate with two RBIs.
Knoxville Smokies record in Southern League North
The Smokies are now 8-9, sitting in third place in the Southern League North. However, the Smokies and Lookouts were the only teams that played a day game April 22, meaning the standings could change after tonight's matchups.
First-half standings (as of 3 p.m. April 22):
Southern League North
- Chattanooga Lookouts (14-3)
- Birmingham Barons (8-9)
- Knoxville Smokies (8-9)
- Rocket City Trash Pandas (7-9)
Upcoming games, promotions at Covenant Health Park
The Smokies have four games left in the home series, which wraps up Sunday, April 26. Here are the deals and promotions fans can look forward to all week long (all games at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted):
- Thursday, April 23 (Knox Vegas): Thirsty Thursday (half-price beer, including mason jars) and College Night ($10 standing room tickets for students with college ID)
- Friday, April 24: Chick-fil-A Friday (ticket-coupon combo)
- Saturday, April 25: Dancing with the Smokies, featuring Elaine Hendrix and a postgame Anakeesta firefly experience, plus fireworks
- 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26: Halfway to Halloween celebration (kids can run the bases postgame)
Knox News reporter Joanna Hayes covers Covenant Health Park for the business growth and development team. Email: [email protected]; Instagram: @knoxeat65. Sign up for Joanna's Eat65 email newsletter to get the latest drink and dining news, as well as restaurant recommendations, at knoxnews.com/newsletters.
Support strong local journalism by subscribing at subscribe.knoxnews.com.
This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Chattanooga Lookouts' five-run inning too much for Knoxville Smokies
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