Starting pitcher Kevin Abel had his best performance of the season Wednesday night leading the Lookouts to a 3-1 victory over the Knoxville Smokies. Abel tossed six innings allowing only one run on five hits with six strikeouts. Reliever Jared Lyons picked up the victory with two shutout innings.
Designated hitter Ruben Ibarra had two runs batted in for Chattanooga. The Lookouts and Smokies return to action Thursday night in Knoxville at 7 p.m.