2021 In Review: Trash Pandas Hitting - Part 2Â
The Rocket City Trash Pandas put the Rocket in Rocket City often throughout the 2021 season, blasting off to the tune of a Double-A South best 152 home runs in their inaugural season. Many of those came at just the right time to turn a game around, or to write
2021 In Review: Trash Pandas Hitting - Part 1Â
At the plate, the Rocket City Trash Pandas lived up to their name in the inaugural season. As a team, they hit 152 home runs over 110 games to lead Double-A South. The highlights came up and down the lineup against all opponents. In the third article of our Season
Trash Pandas Bash Records In Historic 26-3 Win
In a remarkable offensive showing, the Rocket City Trash Pandas blasted off early and often for an incredible 26-3 victory over the Chattanooga Lookouts to clinch a series win on Sunday afternoon at AT&T Field. From the first pitch to the last, Sunday’s matchup belonged to the visiting Trash Pandas.
Trash Pandas Bats Baffled In 8-3 Loss
In a game that started as a pitcher’s duel, the Rocket City Trash Pandas surrendered seven late runs and were held in check at the plate for most of the night in an 8-3 loss to the Tennessee Smokies in front of a sellout crowd of 7,500 at Toyota Field
Trash Pandas Power Past Smokies 10-5Â
MADISON, Alabama – The Rocket City Trash Pandas began their homestand with a 10-5 win over the Tennessee Smokies on Tuesday night at Toyota Field behind a timely power display at the plate and a strong night from the bullpen. After a one, two, three first inning, Rocket City starter
Bullpen, Bats Boost Trash Pandas Past Barons, 8-5
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Behind the strength of a seven-run third inning and a brilliant performance from the bullpen, the Rocket City Trash Pandas rallied for an 8-5 win over the Birmingham Barons in the opener of their six-game series at Regions Field on Tuesday night. For as well as the
Amazing Aviles Jr. Leads Trash Pandas to 7-4 Win
MADISON, Alabama – With the one of the most impressive power performances in team history, Luis Aviles Jr. powered the Trash Pandas to a 7-4 walk-off win over the Montgomery Biscuits on Thursday night in the third game of their six-game series. With the score tied 4-4 in the bottom
Biscuits Bully Bullpen as Trash Pandas Fall, 8-6
MADISON, AL – After overcoming a two-run deficit, Rocket City could not hold the lead as they surrendered five runs in the ninth to fall 8-6 Tuesday evening in front of 5,423 fans at Toyota Field. Rocket City’s bullpen allowed seven runs for the contest. It was the Trash Pandas’
Trash Pandas Bullpen Falters In 7-6 Loss
The Rocket City Trash Pandas let a five-run lead slip away in a 7-6 loss to the Tennessee Smokies in the finale of their six-game series in front of an Independence Day crowd of 6,841 at Smokies Stadium on Sunday night. With the score tied 6-6 in the bottom of
Early Runs Propel Trash Pandas Past Smokies 9-2
The Rocket City Trash Pandas got off to a fast start at the plate and never looked back in a 9-2 win over the Tennessee Smokies in front of a crowd of 6,907 at Smokies Stadium on Saturday night. Rocket City wasted no time in striking first. Orlando Martinez and
A Tale of Two Games
CHATTANOOGA, TN – It was the best of baseball, it was the worst of baseball. Despite a season-high 19 hits, the Rocket City Trash Pandas blew a nine-run, fifth-inning lead and fell to the Chattanooga Lookouts 10-9 Friday evening at AT&T Field in front of 4,407 fans. Rocket City’s bullpen
Wilson Wills Trash Pandas Past Shuckers 8-6
MADISON, Alabama – In a game that featured a plethora of early runs, the Rocket City Trash Pandas got the clutch late hit they were looking for in the late innings to prevail 8-6 over the Biloxi Shuckers in the opener of their six-game series on Tuesday night at Toyota
Trash Pandas Top Smokies 6-3, Win Fifth Straight
Behind a strong start from the newest member of the rotation and a pair of timely home runs, the Rocket City Trash Pandas defeated the Tennessee Smokies 6-3 to earn their fifth straight win on Friday night in the fourth game of their series at Smokies Stadium. In the top
Late Homers Power Trash Pandas Past Smokies 6-4
Down to their final four outs and trailing by a run, the Rocket City Trash Pandas blasted a pair of home runs to turn the deficit into a lead for a 6-4 win over the Tennessee Smokies on Thursday night in the third game of their series at Smokies Stadium.
Detmers Stellar, But Trash Pandas Fall 5-1
MADISON, Alabama – Despite a gem on the mound from starter Reid Detmers, the Rocket City Trash Pandas suffered a 5-1 loss to the Birmingham Barons in the opener of their six-game series on Tuesday night at Toyota Field. Making his fourth start of the season, Detmers was in fine
Trash Pandas Fall 4-3 In Home Opener
In a thrilling, back-and-forth affair in front of an energetic sellout crowd of 7,500, the Rocket City Trash Pandas were defeated 4-3 by the Tennessee Smokies in 10 innings in their inaugural home game at Toyota Field on Tuesday night. In the 10th inning, a squeeze bunt from Christian Donahue
Rocket City Defeated 7-1 in ChattanoogaÂ
The Rocket City Trash Pandas ended the first series in franchise history with a 7-1 loss to the Chattanooga Lookouts in front of a Mother’s Day crowd of 2,542 on Sunday afternoon at AT&T Field. Chattanooga jumped out to an early lead against Trash Pandas starter Cooper Criswell (0-1, 9.00).
Trash Pandas Win Again, Outlast Lookouts 12-10
Behind a dominant night at the plate from Orlando Martinez and heroics in extra innings, the Rocket City Trash Pandas earned their second straight win, 12-10 over the Chattanooga Lookouts on Friday night at AT&T Field. With the score tied 10-10 beginning the 10th inning, former Lookout Mitch Nay launched
Ryan fans 13, Stone Crabs walk off twice
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (August 7, 2019) - Joe Ryan struck out a career high 13 Wednesday, as the Charlotte Stone Crabs walked off on the Bradenton Marauders twice in a doubleheader sweep at Charlotte Sports Park. Ryan struck out a career-high 13 in Game 1, carrying a no-hit bid into
Late homer sinks Stone Crabs 8-7
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (August 6, 2019) - The Stone Crabs racked up 16 hits Tuesday, but a Rodolfo Castro home run helped Bradenton stun Charlotte 8-7 at Charlotte Sports Park.After falling 2-1 in the completion of a suspended game earlier in the day, the Stone Crabs' (66-46, 31-15) bats came
Ryan, McClanahan pitch Stone Crabs to sweep
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (August 2, 2019) - Joe Ryan and Shane McClanahan both pitched tremendously Friday, leading the Stone Crabs to 2-1 and 4-1 wins over the Palm Beach Cardinals at Charlotte Sports Park. In a continuation game that started tied 1-1 in the top of the fourth, Ryan (5-2)
Hot Rods And Timber Rattlers Suspended on Saturday Night
The Bowling Green Hot Rods and Wisconsin Timber Rattlers were suspended on Saturday night after six-and-a-half innings of play with the score tied 3-3. The game will be completed on Sunday afternoon beginning at 12:30 p.m., with the regularly-scheduled nine-inning game to follow approximately 30 minutes later.
Wilson's HR, Sampen's Pitching Pace 5-3 Win to Earn Sweep
Izzy Wilson launched a three-run homer and Caleb Sampen fired 6.0 innings of one-run baseball to lead the Bowling Green Hot Rods to a 5-3 victory which secured a series sweep of the West Michigan Whitecaps. Bowling Green improved to 53-35 on the season, 14-4 in the second half ahead
Hot Rods Defeat Dragons 4-2 in Front of Record Crowd
The Bowling Green Hot Rods entertained the fifth-largest crowd in the history of Bowling Green Ballpark and sent all 6,199 fans home happy with a 4-2 victory on Independence Day over the Dayton Dragons. The Hot Rods improved to 50-34 ahead of the series finale against Dayton, which will have
McGee, Pena Propel Hot Rods to Sweep and Seventh-Straight Win
Lansing, MI- Easton McGee held the Lansing Lugnuts to one run over seven innings while Tony Pena had three hits and an RBI in the Bowling Green Hot Rods 4-1 victory to finish a three-game sweep of the Lugnuts on Monday night. The Hot Rods improve to 9-2 in the