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Rocket City Trash Pandas sweep Knoxville Smokies in playoff series

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Rocket City Trash Pandas sweep Knoxville Smokies in playoff series

Summary

The Rocket City Trash Pandas completed a sweep of the Knoxville Smokies in the Southern League Divisional Series. They secured a 9-2 victory at home followed by a 13-3 win in Knoxville. This marks a significant turnaround for the Trash Pandas, who finished last in Minor League Baseball the previous season. They will now face the Biloxi Shuckers in the Southern League Championship series, starting at 6:35 PM. Game two will take place in Madison next Tuesday, and if necessary, a decisive game three will occur on Wednesday.

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By the Numbers

•Trash Pandas win 9-2 and 13-3 in series against Smokies
•Trash Pandas advance to face Biloxi Shuckers
•Championship series begins at 6:35 PM
•Game two scheduled for next Tuesday in Madison
•Potential game three on Wednesday if needed

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3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Rocket City Trash Pandas advance to Southern League Championship series

What they're saying

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WHNT) — The Rocket City Trash Pandas are championship-bound after sweeping the Knoxville Smokies in the Southern League Divisional Series. After picking up a 9-2 win on Tuesday at Toyota Field, the Trash Pandas took down the Smokies 13-3 in Knoxville. The Trash Pandas will square off with the Biloxi Shuckers in game […]
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