Smokies score four runs in first inning to tie series with Blue Wahoos
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:32 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Knoxville Smokies secured a 4-3 victory over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos on July 29 at Covenant Health Park. Knoxville jumped to an early lead with four runs in the first inning, driven by six hits including doubles from Jefferson Rojas and Carter Trice. Despite a shaky start from pitcher Dawson Netz, who allowed two earned runs and four walks, Knoxville's bullpen effectively held Pensacola to just one additional run over five innings. The series is now tied 1-1 with four games remaining this week at Covenant Health Park.
- •Knoxville scored four runs in the first inning.
- •Rojas contributed with a double and a single.
- •Dawson Netz pitched four innings, allowing two earned runs.
- •The series is now tied 1-1 with four games left.
- 3:32 AMYahoo Sports — Smokies’ four-run first inning enough to even series with Blue Wahoos
"Knoxville scored four runs early in a 4-3 win over Pensacola. Four games remain at Covenant Health Park between the Smokies and Blue Wahoos this week
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