Kane Kepley leads Smokies to 9-4 win over Shuckers in MiLB action

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.

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