Owen Ayers shines as Smokies split doubleheader against Biscuits
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 3:53 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Knoxville Smokies played a doubleheader against the Montgomery Biscuits on June 10, splitting the games. The Smokies lost game one 10-6, with Owen Ayers going 4 for 4. They rebounded in game two, winning 10-8, while Ayers added an RBI single and a two-run home run. The South Bend Cubs also secured a 5-3 victory against the Peoria Chiefs, reducing their magic number for a division title to three games.
- •Knoxville Smokies split doubleheader with Montgomery Biscuits on June 10.
- •Owen Ayers recorded four hits and three RBIs in game one.
- •Ayers hit a two-run home run and an RBI single in game two.
- •South Bend Cubs defeated Peoria Chiefs 5-3, lowering magic number to three.
- •Cubs' game was delayed due to rain, played as a seven-inning affair.
- 3:53 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs Minor League Wrap: Owen Ayers goes wild
"South Bend closes in on a playoff spot. The Smokies split a doubleheader. The Pelicans break a losing streak.
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