Diamond Jaxx Break Losing Streak, Beat Smokies

After seven straight losing efforts, the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx turned things around with a 10-4 win at Smokies Park.

The game was started for the Jaxx by converted reliever Brodie Downs.  Downs went pitched for five innings giving up four runs with three being earned on five hits and five strike outs.

The Jaxx bats lit up tonight.  Johan Limonta got a double in the first scoring Marshall Hubbard.

Then, in the fourth, singles by Limonta and Mike Wilson along with a double from catcher Adam Moore contributed to a four run inning that brought the score to 3-4.

Then in the top of the sixth, the Jaxx took the lead and pulled away.  Doubles by Greg Halman and Limonta were part of the five hit, six run inning.  That brought the score to 10-4

The Jaxx bullpen closed things down for the Smokies.  Nelson Payano pitched three scoreless innings giving up only two hits.  Then Nick Hill took over in the 9th finishing the game and giving up only one hit.

West Tenn will finish their series against the Smokies Saturday night in Kodak, TN.  First pitch is scheduled for 6:15 p.m.