By: Nick Roark Kyle Hendricks’ first moment at Bragan Field was a memorable one. With adrenaline flowing in front of a record crowd of 9,373 fans Wednesday night, the Tennessee Smokies hurler made his first career All-Star start for the Southern League’s North Division team in Jacksonville. The 23-year-old right-hander ran into trouble in the […]
The Southern League South Division All Star team defeated the North Division 6-0 Wednesday night at Bragan Field in Jacksonville. Smokies pitcher and North Division starter Kyle Hendricks took the loss after giving up two runs on three hits in the first inning. Smokies pitcher Alberto Cabrera pitched a scoreless third inning, striking out one […]
By: Matthew Osborne The top of the North Division manager Jim Pankovits’ All Star game line up card will have a familiar East Tennessee flair. The first two hitters and four total Smokies will start Wednesday night’s Southern League All Star Game in Jacksonville. Outfielder Matt Szczur, shortstop Arismendy Alcantara, third baseman Christina Villanueva and […]
‘The Process’ is the story of the 2013 Tennessee Smokies, the Chicago Cubs Double-A affiliate. In episode five, the six Smokies elected to the 2013 Southern League All-Star Game are profiled. Right handed pitcher Kyle Hendricks is scheduled to start the game for the North Division and Alberto Cabrera (RHP) will be in the bullpen. […]
JACKSON, Tenn.- The Tennessee Smokies (16-8, 50-43) defeated the Jackson Generals (10-14, 39-51) 5-0 Saturday evening to extend their winning streak to a season-high of six games. The win marked a ninth straight victory over Jackson, dating back to June 24th when Tennessee won 5-1. Kyle Hendricks (9-3, 2.03) continued his dominance of Jackson as […]
After their second doubleheader sweep in three days, the Tennessee Smokies (15-8, 49-43) look to win their fifth straight game against the Jackson Generals (10-13, 39-50) in Game 6 of their seven-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM from The Ballpark in Jackson. WHAT’S AT STAKE: The Smokies have given themselves some breathing […]
By: Nick Roark Tennessee Smokies starter Kyle Hendricks was announced as the North Division starting pitcher Monday afternoon for the Southern League All-Star Game on July 17th in Jacksonville. Hendricks is 8-3 on the season with a 2.13 ERA This is the first Southern League selection for Hendricks after the right-hander spent the first two […]
By: Adam Kline KODAK, Tenn. - The Tennessee Smokies were unable to keep pace offensively with the Huntsville Stars and were swept in Monday night’s doubleheader, 2-0 and 6-3. The loss, in front of 4,852 on the Dog Days of Summer at Smokies Park, drops the Smokies to 10-8 in the second half, 44-43 overall. GAME […]
The Tennessee Smokies placed six players on the 2013 Southern League All-Star game. Position players Matt Szczur (OF), Arismendy Alcantara (INF), Christian Villanueva (3B), and Rafael Lopez (C) were named to the team. Pitchers Kyle Hendricks and Alberto Cabrera were tabbed a North Division All-Star. This piece was part of the Chicago Cubs national television […]
MONTGOMERY, Ala.- The Tennessee Smokies (41-40) defeated the Montgomery Biscuits 4-3 (44-40) in 13 innings Tuesday night. Tennessee overcame a game-tying Elliot Soto error in the ninth and starter Kyle Hendricks extended his scoreless innings streak to 13. Frank Batista came on to earn the save in the ninth inning and retired the first two batters […]
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