LOOKOUTS 12, BISCUITS 7
Thursday’s recap: Chattanooga’s bats caught fire late to complete a stunning comeback against the winningest team in the Southern League this season. Trailing Montgomery 6-3 after seven innings, the Lookouts broke out for 11 of their 14 hits and scored nine runs in the final two innings. Ibandel Isabel’s 25th home run led off the ninth in which Chattanooga (49-60) struck for eight hits and crossed the plate eight times to extend its win streak to three. Tyler Stephenson had two of his three hits and RBIs in the outburst. Gavin LaValley also had three hits and three RBIs, while Calten Daal followed a three-hit night with two hits and a pair of RBIs. Lookouts reliever Ryan Nutof (3-0) allowed a run in the final two innings against the Biscuits, who are 71-40 overall this season.
Next up: Game two of a five-game series in Montgomery is tonight at 7:35 EDT.
Pitchers: The Lookouts’ starter is to be determined; Josh Fleming (10-4, 3.25 ERA) is scheduled for the Biscuits.