Jefferson Rojas homers twice in Knoxville Smokies win over Birmingham Barons

Jefferson Rojas hit two home runs as the Knoxville Smokies defeated the Birmingham Barons 10-4 on June 24, 2026. Rojas's first home run came in the first inning, followed by a second with two men on in the second inning. Nick Dean earned the win for the Smokies, allowing only one run across five innings. The Smokies documented a strong offensive performance, complementing Rojas's effort with contributions from Andy Garriola and Alex Ramírez. Meanwhile, other Cubs affiliates saw notable performances, including Josiah Hartshorn's two-run shot in the South Bend Cubs' match against the Quad Cities River Bandits, which ended early due to rain.

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