Tennessee Smokies raise money for tornado victims
KODAK, Tenn. (AP) – The Tennessee Smokies of the Double-A Southern League plan to help Oklahoma tornado victims by presenting a check to the American Red Cross on behalf of outfielder Ty Wright, a former Oklahoma State player.
The Smokies plan to donate $10 for each of the team’s hits during a five-game series that runs through Monday. The Smokies also are auctioning memorabilia Saturday, with all of the proceeds going to disaster relief and the Red Cross.
Wright, a 28-year-old outfielder for the Smokies, said in a team release that “after watching the coverage of the tornado, it was tragic to see. I played baseball for Oklahoma State for four years and Oklahoma is like a second home to me.”
The Smokies are a Chicago Cubs affiliate.
