Owen Ayers shines as Smokies split doubleheader against Biscuits
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:51 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 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.
- 1:53 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs Minor League Wrap: Hartshorn homers again, ho hum
- 3:51 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs Minor League Wrap: Josiah Hartshorn homers, but South Bend loses
- 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.
"Josiah Hartshorn and Owen Ayers just keep hitting. Iowa is just ugly. The Pelicans win.
"South Bend blows past Peoria. The rain washes away an Iowa win.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 1:53 AMCubs Minor League Wrap: Hartshorn homers again, ho hum
South Bend blows past Peoria. The rain washes away an Iowa win.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 3:51 AMCubs Minor League Wrap: Josiah Hartshorn homers, but South Bend loses
Josiah Hartshorn and Owen Ayers just keep hitting. Iowa is just ugly. The Pelicans win.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 3:53 AMCubs 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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