Smokies secure narrow win over Trash Pandas on August 14
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 8:53 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Knoxville Smokies edged the Rocket City Trash Pandas 5-4 at Covenant Health Park on August 14. The game saw the Smokies rally late, with two key runs from Carter Trice. In a dramatic ninth inning, the Trash Pandas loaded the bases but could not tie the game as reliever Grayson Moore managed to secure the win for the Smokies. Knoxville's pitcher Luis Martinez-Gomez performed well after a rough start, and Jackson Brockett added three scoreless innings of relief. The Smokies lead the series 3-1.
- •Smokies win 5-4 against Trash Pandas on August 14.
- •Grayson Moore records the save with bases loaded in the ninth.
- •Carter Trice hits a home run and drives in an insurance run.
- •Luis Martinez-Gomez allows three hits and three walks over five innings.
- •Smokies lead the series 3-1.
- 8:53 PMYahoo Sports — Smokies hold off late Trash Pandas rally, stranding tying run at third
"Rocket City loaded the bases in the ninth inning, but reliever Grayson Moore collected two groundouts to save the Smokies' 5-4 win on Friday.
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