Mudcats fall in 12 at Chattanooga

by Mike Potter

Jun. 08, 2010

10:57 p.m.

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Mudcats pitcher Tom Cochran

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Mudcats pitcher Tom Cochran

Corey Smith led off the 12th inning with a single and later scored on a throwing error, giving the Chattanooga Lookouts a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Mudcats on Tuesday night.

Mudcats pitcher Tom Cochran

It was the Lookouts’ fourth win in as many games in the current series, which ends Wednesday.

The Mudcats lost despite a quality start from Tom Cochran, who gave up a run on six hits in seven innings with four strikeouts and no walks.

Cole St. Clair (1-1) was the winning pitcher, while Jeremy Horst (1-2) took the loss.

Elian Herrera’s RBI triple was Chattanooga’s biggest hit.

Denis Phipps led the Mudcats with a pair of hits and an RBI.

The Mudcats will return home Thursday night against the Huntsville Stars.

Wednesday’s game
Mudcats vs. Chattanooga, 11:15 a.m.
Matt Fairel (L, 0-2, 9.00) vs. Alberto Bastardo (L, 5-3, 4.85)