More of the Tennesse Smokies
Smokies scoreboard.  Fans can sit on the grass berm during the game (you see one person in this picture sitting);  kind of like the spring training stadiums in Arizona.
This photo shows the pathway/ concourse around the outfield.  It shows another view of the grass berm.
More Personal Notes:    Saw lots of plays I had never seen in person before.  Josh Phelps got an inside the ballpark homerun.  Saw a triple play and three consecutively hit home runs. 

If bases are loaded and batter is HBP (hit by pitch), he gets credited with an RBI.  That happened at one of the games.  At another, Matt McClendon (G-Brave), threw 123 pitches, he had to be pulled after that.  The Southern League has a 120 pitch limit.  With 2 outs, 2 balls, 2 strikes in the 9th, Mike Hessman hit a homerun to tie the game.  How exciting is THAT !?!?!

Mark Hauser explained the infield fly rule.  I'll pass it on:

    When - players on 1st and 2nd or bases loaded; 0 or 1 out
    How   - umpire calls by raising arm over his head and signaling
    What - batter is called out immediately
    Who - infielders must be facing in; not an over the shoulder catch.  Runners can run but don't have to (including the batter)
    Benefits - the offensive team because it takes the force play away (since batter is called out immediately)
 
The concourse on the third base side.  Sections are clearly marked.  You can tell from this photo, that it's a new, clean ballpark.
Other things to see and do in area:

Cedar Ridge Stables (horseback riding)
865-428-5802
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