Smokies fall to Blue Wahoos 3-2 in ninth-inning rally attempt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 2:41 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Knoxville Smokies lost to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos 3-2 on July 28 at Covenant Health Park in Knoxville. The Smokies' ninth-inning rally was thwarted as Andy Garriola, representing the tying run at third base, was left stranded. Pensacola took an early lead with a two-run inning and extended it with a third run from a Cristian Hernández home run. Knoxville scored twice but struggled to capitalize on opportunities, leading to the defeat in their series opener. The Smokies have five more games against the Blue Wahoos this week.
- •Smokies' record stands at 14-14 in the second half, 52-45 overall.
- •Blue Wahoos lead series 1-0 with five games remaining.
- •Ariel Armas drove home both runs for Knoxville.
- •Connor Schultz walked five batters in 3.2 innings pitched.
- •Next game scheduled for July 29 at 7 p.m.
- 2:41 AMYahoo Sports — Smokies rally falls short in Knoxville return: 5 games left in series
"Knoxville fell 3-2 after a failed ninth-inning rally. You have five more chances to see the Smokies vs. Blue Wahoos at Covenant Health Park this week.
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