The Lookouts edge the Smokies 6-5 in a thrilling matchup at Erlanger Park. Kevin Valdez dazzled on the mound with six strikeouts and no earned runs over six innings. Carter Trice's impressive home run helped secure the win in a close contest.
In a nail-biter at Erlanger Park, the Lookouts triumphed over the Smokies 6-5, showcasing a blend of solid pitching and timely hitting. Kevin Valdez was the star of the night, tossing six innings of shutout ball while racking up six strikeouts, setting the tone for the Lookouts' victory.
Despite the Smokies' efforts, including a homer from Kien Vu, they left six runners stranded on base, failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities. The Lookouts' offense, led by Carter Trice and his powerful shot, proved just enough to clinch the win in this tightly contested affair.
The Lookouts are winners of 2 straight, 3-7 over their last 10. The Smokies are coming off a loss, 5-5 over their last 10.
The Lookouts are up next home vs Clingstones (Aug 27-29). The Smokies are up next at Shuckers (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNXKnoxville Smokies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| CHAChattanooga Lookouts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Kepley CF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Andy Garriola DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Miguel Useche C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carter Trice LF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dom Krupinski 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Alex Ramírez RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drew Bowser 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Madera 2B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Karson Simas SS | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kevin Valdez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marino Santy P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grayson Moore P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Scalzo Jr. P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Valdez | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Marino Santy | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Grayson Moore | 1.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Frankie Scalzo Jr. | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | CHA 100.0 | 16.3 | |
| B9 | CHA 83.7 | 29.2 | |
| B9 | CHA 54.5 | 20.2 | |
| B9 | KNX 65.7 | 5.3 | |
| B9 | KNX 71.0 | 4.9 | |
| B9 | KNX 66.1 | 13.5 | |
| T9 | KNX 79.6 | 1.9 | |
| T9 | KNX 81.5 | 0.9 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.