Smokies rally for six runs in sixth inning to defeat Shuckers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 4:29 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Knoxville Smokies overcame a 5-0 deficit to win 9-6 against the Biloxi Shuckers on July 8. A six-run sixth inning propelled the Smokies to a 2-0 lead in their six-game series at Covenant Health Park. Key performances included Carter Trice, who homered and reached base in all four plate appearances, and a go-ahead double by Ethan Hearn. The Smokies will face the Shuckers in four more games this week, continuing their strong second-half run in the Southern League North.
- •Smokies lead series 2-0 against Shuckers
- •Carter Trice hit a solo home run
- •Ethan Hearn's double sparked a comeback
- •Smokies record stands at 10-4 in the second half
- •Next game scheduled for July 9 at Covenant Health Park
- 2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Smokies keep riding sixth-inning highs to take third win over Shuckers
- 3:32 AMYahoo Sports — Six-run sixth inning decides Smokies-Shuckers for third night straight
- 4:29 AMYahoo Sports — Smokies ride six-run sixth innings to victory on back-to-back nights
"The Smokies suffered their first loss of the series against the Shuckers on Thursday, with three games to play this week at Covenant Health Park.
"Wednesday night's win puts the Smokies ahead 2-0 in their series against the Shuckers, with four games to play this week at Covenant Health Park.
"The Smokies strung together singles for a win against the Shuckers on Friday, with two games to play this week at Covenant Health Park.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 2:59 AMSmokies keep riding sixth-inning highs to take third win over Shuckers
The Smokies strung together singles for a win against the Shuckers on Friday, with two games to play this week at Covenant Health Park.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 3:32 AMSix-run sixth inning decides Smokies-Shuckers for third night straight
The Smokies suffered their first loss of the series against the Shuckers on Thursday, with three games to play this week at Covenant Health Park.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 4:29 AMSmokies ride six-run sixth innings to victory on back-to-back nights
Wednesday night's win puts the Smokies ahead 2-0 in their series against the Shuckers, with four games to play this week at Covenant Health Park.
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