| Nashville Shut Out, 6-0, By Sycamores, Smothers Monday, October 3rd , 1887 Jim Smothers kept the Hickories from doing any damage to the Sycamores at Cumberland Grounds. Nashville's 7 hits and 1 walk were not nearly enough, as Savannah won the contest, 6-0. Smothers added 3 strikeouts in his complete-game effort.
So far this year, Smothers has made 33 starts, tossed 278.1 innings, struck out 155 batters and walked 118. His record is 14-17 with a 3.23 ERA and he has limited opposing teams to a .254 batting average. | | |