Kane Kepley leads Smokies to 9-4 win over Shuckers in MiLB action
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Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Kane Kepley starred for the Knoxville Smokies, hitting a two-run home run and reaching base five times in a 9-4 victory over the Biloxi Shuckers on August 26, 2026. Smokies' pitcher Yenrri Rojas earned the win after allowing one run over two innings in relief. Kepley’s performance was supported by Miguel Useche and Andy Garriola, who both contributed three hits. In other MiLB action, the Iowa Cubs lost to the Omaha Storm Chasers, while the South Bend Cubs fell to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. The Myrtle Beach Pelicans secured a close win over the Augusta GreenJackets.
- •Kane Kepley recorded a two-run homer and reached base five times.
- •Yenrri Rojas secured the win with a solid relief appearance.
- •Miguel Useche and Andy Garriola both had three hits for the Smokies.
- •Iowa Cubs fell to the Storm Chasers in a 9-6 loss.
- •South Bend Cubs lost 4-3 to the Timber Rattlers.
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Minor League Wrap: Kane Kepley leads Smokies past Shuckers
"Wins for the Smokies and the Pelicans. The Cubs’ top prospect homers for 100 RBI.
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