08/05/08 — Mudcats escape with win

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Mudcats escape with win

Published in Sports on August 5, 2008 1:43 PM

Gaby Sanchez mashed two home runs as Carolina edged Tennessee 6-5 at Smokies Park on Monday evening.

Sanchez ripped a two-run blast in the fourth inning, and drilled a tie-breaking solo shot in the sixth. The Mudcats took the lead on a passed ball in the eighth inning.

Six Carolina relievers combined to throw the final eight innings.

The series finale is today.