Lookouts Offense Comes Alive Friday In 8-2 Win Over Jackson

Teams Meet Again Saturday Evening On College Football Night

  • Saturday, August 11, 2018
Luke Raley had a breakout game for the Lookouts hitting his second Chattanooga home run and his first triple.
Luke Raley had a breakout game for the Lookouts hitting his second Chattanooga home run and his first triple.
photo by Tim Evearitt

The Chattanooga Lookouts slugged their way to an 8-2 win over the Jackson Generals.

The one through four hitters of the Lookouts lineup combined to belt eight of the team's 12 hits and knock in five of the team's eight runs. 

In the first inning Raley belted a RBI triple to knock home Brent Rooker and score the team's first run of the day.

Raley followed that up with a single in the third and a two-run homer in the fifth. The former Dodgers' farmhand finished the night a double away from the cycle.  

With an early lead the Lookouts pitchers were able to settle in and cruise through the game. Starting pitcher Dietrich Enns only allowed two runs in 4 2/3 innings while striking out seven batters. Omar Bencomo relieved him in the fifth and threw 4 1/3 scoreless innings.He struck out three batters.  

In the win Luis Arraez continued his hot streak with another hit to bring his batting average to .284. He also increased his hitting streak to nine games and has collected a hit in 15 of his last 16 games.

Brent Rooker had three walks to go with a single and three runs scored. Zander Wiel had two hits and a walk while Jaylin Davis had two hits as well. Jordan Gore added this second triple.

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Tomorrow is College Football Night at AT&T Field! Throughout the night fans will be able to win tickets to the seasons best games including the SEC Championship game presented by Dr. Pepper. Gates for the game open at 6:00 p.m. with first pitch scheduled for 7:15 p.m.

 

Starting pitcher Dietrich Enns went 4 2/3 innings, striking out seven Generals.
Starting pitcher Dietrich Enns went 4 2/3 innings, striking out seven Generals.
photo by Tim Evearitt
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