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Burke and Fischer guide Shuckers over Smokies, series finale Sunday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 2:44 AM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Burke and Fischer guide Shuckers over Smokies, series finale Sunday

Summary

Blake Burke and Andrew Fischer led the Biloxi Shuckers to a 3-1 victory against the Knoxville Smokies on July 11 at Covenant Health Park. Burke drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, while Fischer added an insurance RBI with a single. The Smokies' only run came from a sacrifice fly by Jefferson Rojas in the third inning. Both teams are set for a decisive matchup on Sunday, July 12, with the Smokies having already clinched a playoff spot by winning the first-half title in the Southern League North. Their current standing in the second half is 11-6.

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By the Numbers

•Biloxi Shuckers win 3-1 against Knoxville Smokies on July 11.
•Blake Burke provides go-ahead RBI, Andrew Fischer adds insurance run.
•Smokies have already secured a playoff spot in the Southern League North.
•Series finale set for 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 12.
•Smokies currently lead the second half at 11-6.

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2:44 AMYahoo Sports — Former Vols lead Shuckers past Smokies, set up decisive Sunday finale

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Blake Burke earned the go-ahead RBI before Andrew Fischer added insurance, handing the Smokies a loss with one game to play at Covenant Health Park.
— Yahoo Sports

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