Cory Abbott had a rough start today, getting rocked for seven runs on eight hits over just 4.1 innings. Four of those eight hits were home runs. He somehow struck out Bobby Witt Jr. three times in three at-bats, however. Abbott struck out nine and walked two.
Brendon Little threw two innings of perfect relief, striking out three.
DH Greg Deichmann singled home Ian Miller in the bottom of the eighth for Iowa’s only run. Deichmann was 2 for 4. Miller was 1 for 3 with a walk.
Tennessee Smokies
Add DJ Artis, Wyatt Short and Garrett Kelly to the injured list.