CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Memphis allowed six Tennessee runs over the first two innings and was unable to rally as the Tigers fell 8-4 on Opening Day at AT&T Field, the home of the Minnesota Twins Double-A Affiliate Chattanooga Lookouts.
Junior outfielder and American Athletic Conference Preseason Player of the Year Darien Tubbs had an outstanding season debut, going 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and two runs scored.
Tennessee took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning when Chris Carrier dropped a pop up in left field with two outs.