Knoxville Smokies defeat Rocket City Trash Pandas, 7-1 in MiLB action

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Knoxville Smokies defeat Rocket City Trash Pandas, 7-1 in MiLB action
Summary

The Knoxville Smokies defeated the Rocket City Trash Pandas 7-1 on August 13, 2026. Connor Schultz earned the win, allowing one run on five hits across five innings. Key performances included Alex Ramírez's two-run double in the seventh and Ariel Armas with three hits. The Smokies' pitching was solid, highlighted by Shelby Miller’s strikeout of the side during a rehab appearance. Knoxville produced multiple strong offensive efforts, leading to their decisive victory.

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  • •Knoxville Smokies score seven runs against Rocket City Trash Pandas.
  • •Connor Schultz pitches five innings, allowing only one run.
  • •Alex Ramírez hits a two-run double in the seventh inning.
  • •Shelby Miller strikes out the side in a rehab appearance.
  • •Ariel Armas contributes three hits and an RBI.
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  • 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies roll past Trash Pandas, 4-1
  • 2:36 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies hang on to beat Trash Pandas, 5-4
  • 3:55 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies trash the Trash Pandas, 7-1
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Knoxville and South Bend win. Myrtle Beach loses. Iowa gets rain.

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Wins tonight for the Smokies and Pelicans.

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Wins for Iowa, Knoxville and Myrtle Beach.

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