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Ketchup homers, but Biscuits stop Pandas' win streak on Tuesday

Caleb Ketchup hit his first home run of 2025 in the series opener
May 6, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (9-17) returned to Toyota Field on Tuesday night, but their three-game winning streak came to an end with a 3-2 loss to the Montgomery Biscuits (14-13). In the loss, Sam Brown had another big night offensively, reaching base safely three times and

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (9-17) returned to Toyota Field on Tuesday night, but their three-game winning streak came to an end with a 3-2 loss to the Montgomery Biscuits (14-13).

In the loss, Sam Brown had another big night offensively, reaching base safely three times and finishing 2-for-3 with an RBI and a walk. The Petaluma, CA native has reached base in 14 of his last 15 games, boasting a .404 batting average with six extra-base hits. Nelson Rada also reached base three times, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, a walk, and a run scored, putting him on base in 13 of his last 15 games.

Rocket City starter Mitch Farris started strong, striking out three of the first five batters and facing the minimum until Tatem Levins hit a leadoff double to begin the top of the third inning. Hunter Stovall then singled up the middle with one out, bringing Levins home to give Montgomery a 1-0 lead.

Farris retired nine of the next ten batters. The Trash Pandas tied the game in the bottom of the fourth when Rada reached base for the second time, subsequently stole second and third, and scored on a single from Brown. The 19-year-old has a team-best eight steals on the year.

Montgomery took the lead again in the sixth inning, capitalizing on a one-out single by Colton Ledbetter, a wild pitch from Farris, and an RBI single by Will Simpson to make it 2-1. In his fourth start of the year, Farris pitched 5.2 innings, allowing two runs on six hits, with two walks and five strikeouts. Jared Southerd came in to get the final out in the top of the sixth and pitched a scoreless seventh, keeping the Biscuits at two runs.

Montgomery's starter, Jackson Baumeister, had struggled in his last start against Rocket City on April 18, giving up six first-inning runs. However, he rebounded to deliver 6.0 innings, walking four and striking out six while allowing just one run on four hits.

Ketchup, who has been flirting with his first home run, finally connected in the bottom of the eighth, launching a 422-foot shot over the left-field wall to tie the game at 2-2.

Southerd pitched 1.1 scoreless innings, and Samy Natera Jr. added a scoreless frame to maintain the tie heading into the ninth inning. Brady Choban (L, 0-2) made his league-leading 12th appearance in the top of the ninth. Although he secured the first two outs, he surrendered a solo home run to Hunter Stovall, giving Montgomery a 3-2 lead.

In the bottom of the ninth, the Trash Pandas loaded the bases with two outs thanks to three walks issued to Keshawn Askew. The Biscuits then brought in JJ Goss, who got Christian Moore to ground into a game-ending force out at third base.

The Trash Pandas will be back in action for a Wednesday Education Day morning contest against the Montgomery Biscuits at Toyota Field. The first pitch is scheduled for 11:05 am, with Rocket City right-hander Walbert Urena (0-1, 7.36 ERA) starting against Montgomery right-hander Jacob Watters (0-4, 4.38). Fans can watch the game on WAAY MORE 31.6, Bally Live, and MiLB.tv, or listen on ESPN 97.7 HD-2 and trashpandasbaseball.com.

Wednesday’s Promotions

  • Education Day: Students from across the region will attend the final Education Day matinee game at Toyota Field for the third straight Wednesday.
  • Business Person's Special: The Trash Pandas host a Business Mixer during the Wicks Family Foundation Party Deck matinee game with an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet available from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. Click HERE to get your Business Mixer Tickets.

Tickets are available starting at just $8 for general admission and $16 for field-level seats. They can be purchased online at tptix.com. Fans can also purchase tickets in person during regular business hours at the Wicks Family Foundation Box Office or by calling 256-325-1403, option 1. Fans can book their group outings for the 2025 season by visiting trashpandasgroups.com or by calling the group sales department directly at (256) 325-1403, option 2. 20-game mini-plans are also available at tptix.com.

Edwards hits go-ahead homer, Klassen fans nine in 2-1 win over Smokies

George Klassen struck out nine over 5.0 innings on Saturday night in Knoxville
July 5, 2025

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Starter George Klassen matched his season high by recording nine strikeouts, and Evan Edwards hit the go-ahead home run in the seventh inning to break a 1-1 tie, leading the Rocket City Trash Pandas (3-8, 27-52) to a 2-1 victory over the Knoxville Smokies (5-6, 38-42) on

Trash Pandas burst five bombs in air, leaving Smokies with red glare in a 10-8 win

Colas leads the way with three dingers in Rocket City win
July 3, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – Oscar Colas pelted three solo homers, and Josh Crouch whistled a three-run go-ahead dinger in the eighth as the Trash Pandas (2-7, 26-51) came from behind to defeat the Knoxville Smokies (4-5, 33-38) 10-8 in front of 7,157 raucous fans Thursday night at Toyota Field The Trash

Streak Snapped! Trash Pandas blast Smokies 9-1 to end skid

Denzer Guzman hit his ninth home run, and Sam Aldegheri delivered 6.0 one-run innings in Wednesday's win
July 2, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – It's over! On Wednesday night, the Rocket City Trash Pandas (1-7, 25-51) ended their 16-game losing streak by blasting the Knoxville Smokies (4-4, 36-40) at Toyota Field, 9-1. Denzer Guzman hit a three-run home run that capped off a four-run third inning, and the Trash Pandas never

George Klassen named to 2025 All-Star Futures Game

Klassen will represent the Trash Pandas and the LA Angels in the July 12 game at Truist Park in Atlanta
June 30, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – Rocket City Trash Pandas right-handed pitcher George Klassen has been chosen to participate in the 2025 All-Star Futures Game. This 26th edition of the Futures Game will take place at 3:00 pm CT on Saturday, July 12, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Klassen will represent the Trash

Rain spoils Trash Pandas' winning hopes on Sunday despite tying the game in the ninth

June 29, 2025

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Independence Week and Fourth of July Festival coming up at Toyota Field

June 26, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are thrilled to announce a week-long Independence Day celebration as they host the Knoxville Smokies at Toyota Field from July 1-3. The festivities will include an Independence Eve Celebration and Fireworks, presented by SAIC, and a Fourth of July Festival culminating with

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Wednesday's doubleheader suspended, will resume on Thursday

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June 18, 2025

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Trash Pandas show off their Butts, and win 4-1 over Blue Wahoos

George Klassen tossed six shutout innings to earn the win on Friday night
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Christian Moore Launched to the League 

2024 First Round Pick Christian Moore Headed to the Angels
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Pandas win second-straight over Wahoos, 5-4, on Thursday

The Trash Pandas are 9-6 over their last 15 games with a 2.80 ERA as a staff
June 12, 2025

MADISON, Ala. – On Thursday night at Toyota Field, the Rocket City Trash Pandas (23-35) captured their second consecutive victory, knocking off the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (30-30) 5-4. Mitch Farris struck out 10 batters over 6.1 innings, allowing the Pandas' offense to overcome a 3-0 deficit. The win gives Rocket

Pandas walk off Pensacola on Cole Fontenelle's 10th inning single

The Trash Pandas pounded out 12 hits on Wednesday and received another quality start from Walbert Ureña
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Josh Crouch and Denzer Guzman homer to back Hurtado's start
June 7, 2025

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Myles Emmerson homered and Nelson Rada increased on-base streak on Friday
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