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Smith Spins 15-K Game Monday, July 22nd , 2024 Everything was working for Russell Smith at Dickey-Stephens Park. He had the perfect delivery. The ball was moving. The fastball was working. In an unforgettable performance, the 25-year-old Smith fanned 15 Cardinals and sparked the 6-0 Arkansas Travelers victory over Springfield. He left Cardinals hitters mumbling and muttering at the plate. And when he needed a strikeout, he got it. "I don't know if there are many times that I've seen him throw better," said Arkansas manager . "His location and command were really something." In addition to collecting 15 strikeouts over 7.1 innings, Smith allowed no hits and 2 walks in a superlative outing. "I thought I'd make it easy on the guys today," Smith said with a smile. This season, Smith has gone 7-4 with an ERA of 3.10, posting 142 strikeouts in 98.2 innings. |
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