Owen Ayers drives in five in Smokies' 8-7 extra-inning win
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Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The Knoxville Smokies edged the Birmingham Barons 8-7 in 11 innings on June 5. Owen Ayers stood out with a three-run home run and drove in a total of five runs. Jefferson Rojas produced the winning hit, doubling in the 11th inning after a closely fought game that saw the Smokies rally late to secure the victory. Meanwhile, the Iowa Cubs lost to the Toledo Mud Hens 8-4 and the South Bend Cubs split a doubleheader with the Quad Cities River Bandits.
- •Knoxville Smokies win 8-7 in 11 innings against Birmingham Barons.
- •Owen Ayers hit a three-run home run and recorded five RBIs.
- •Jefferson Rojas drove in the winning run in the 11th inning.
- •Iowa Cubs lose to Toledo Mud Hens 8-4.
- •South Bend Cubs split a doubleheader with Quad Cities River Bandits.
- 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs Minor League Wrap: Owen Ayers drives in 5 in Smokies win
"The Smokies win in extras. South Bend splits a twin bill.
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