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Trash Pandas Battle Back For 4-3 Win

Rocket City earns split of six-game series with Tennessee
August 7, 2022

MADISON, Alabama – The Rocket City Trash Pandas fought to take the lead in their final turn at the plate in a tightly-played matchup, then held it in the ninth to defeat the Tennessee Smokies 4-3 in the finale of their six-game series at Toyota Field on Sunday afternoon. The

Trash Pandas Hang On, Beat Lookouts 3-2 In Finale

Rocket City earns split of six-game series in Chattanooga
July 31, 2022

The Rocket City Trash Pandas used a strong day on the mound, timely hitting at the plate and a little bit of luck in the field to defeat the Chattanooga Lookouts 3-2 in the finale of their six-game series on Sunday afternoon at AT&T Field. The win gives the Trash

Trash Pandas Winning Streak At Five With 7-4 Victory

Rocket City tops Chattanooga to improve to 17 games above .500
July 6, 2022

MADISON, Alabama – The Rocket City Trash Pandas hit a pair of home runs to jump out to an early lead, then starter Mason Erla was dominant on the mound in a 7-4 victory over the Chattanooga Lookouts on Wednesday night at Toyota Field. The victory gives the Trash Pandas

Trash Pandas Blast Off for 12-2 Victory Over Barons

Rocket City ties franchise record with 23 hits
May 18, 2022

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – The Rocket City Trash Pandas got contributions from everyone in the starting lineup and even off the bench, tying a franchise record with 23 hits in a 12-2 win over the Birmingham Barons in front of a crowd of 6,228 at Regions Field on Wednesday afternoon. Ten

Magical Martinez Walk-Off Homer Caps 9-8 Trash Pandas Win

Trash Pandas overcome pair of four-run deficits to beat Barons
April 27, 2022

MADISON, Alabama – Trailing by deficits of 4-0 and 8-4, the Rocket City Trash Pandas stormed back for a thrilling 9-8 win over the Birmingham Barons on Braxton Martinez’s walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth in front of an energetic Education Day crowd of 5,378 at Toyota

Trash Pandas Lead From Start To Finish In 4-1 Win

Ky Bush earns first professional win with 5.0 scoreless innings
April 19, 2022

The Rocket City Trash Pandas jumped on the game’s first pitch and never looked back, defeating the Tennessee Smokies 4-1 in the opener of their six-game series on Tuesday night at Smokies Stadium. The win is the Trash Pandas’ seventh in the season’s first 10 games and continues Rocket City’s

Torii Hunter Jr. Journeys From The Gridiron To Rocket City

February 15, 2022

After a year off and a lot of time to reflect and practice, Torii Hunter Jr. was finally ready to get back in the game. To start the season, the outfielder was assigned to the Rocket City Trash Pandas and was gearing up to start in his Double-A debut on

Trash Pandas Celebrate Black History Month

February 1, 2022

In celebration of Black History Month throughout the month of February, teams across Minor League Baseball are taking a look back at five of the best Black players to suit up for their club. While some of these standout performers went on to long and illustrious careers in the big

Trash Pandas Drop Third Straight In Birmingham 8-7

Trash Pandas Squander Four-Run Lead, Fall to Barons
September 10, 2021

Despite banging out 12 hits, the Rocket City Trash Pandas saw a four-run lead go by the wayside in an 8-7 loss to the Birmingham Barons Thursday night in front of 4,340 fans at Regions Field. The defeat pushes the Trash Pandas three games behind the Barons for the North

Trash Pandas Squander Chances In 7-5 Loss

Four Trash Pandas record multi-hit game in defeat at Birmingham
September 8, 2021

In a back-and-forth game early, the Rocket City Trash Pandas couldn’t find the clutch hit they desperately needed in a 7-5 loss to the Birmingham Barons in the second game of their six-game series on Wednesday night at Regions Field. The loss puts the Trash Pandas two games behind the

Trash Pandas Bullpen Falters In 7-6 Loss

Wilson, Hunter homer in defeat in Tennessee
July 4, 2021

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

A Tale of Two Games

Trash Pandas Blow Nine-Run Lead, Lose to Lookouts
June 27, 2021

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

Late Homers Power Trash Pandas Past Smokies 6-4

Rocket City blasts four homers in fourth straight win
June 10, 2021

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.

Trash Pandas Survive Slugfest With 10-9 Win

Rocket City beats Tennessee behind late runs
June 9, 2021

In a wild, back-and-forth affair that saw the lead change multiple times, the Rocket City Trash Pandas emerged victorious with their second straight one-run win, 10-9 over the Tennessee Smokies in game two of their six-game series on Wednesday night at Smokies Stadium. With the score tied 9-9 in the

Pitching, Power Lead Trash Pandas to 7-1 Win

Rocket City hits three home runs for third straight victory
May 14, 2021

With a dominant performance on the mound and a powerful showing at the plate, the Rocket City Trash Pandas defeated the Tennessee Smokies 7-1 in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 6,798 to earn their third straight win on Friday night at Toyota Field. Rocket City starter Jake Lee was

Bees' Hunter posts first five-hit game

Angels outfield prospect doubles, scores season-high three runs
April 3, 2019

A week ago, Torii Hunter Jr. was mired in a slump. On Sunday, anyone watching wouldn't have known.The Angels prospect went 5-for-5 with a double and three runs scored in Class A Burlington's 8-7 loss to Kane County at Northwestern Medicine Field. He's collected hits in seven of his last

Offensive struggles by Wisconsin leads to Bees victory

June 13, 2018

For Immediate ReleaseBy: RJ LarsonJune 13, 2018

Burlington falls in eight innings in game one to Peoria

May 29, 2018

For Immediate ReleaseBy: RJ LarsonMay 29, 2018Burlington falls in eight innings in game one to PeoriaPeoria gets the tying run in the six, and walks it off in the eighth, despite three errorsPeoria, IIl. - After a big series victory against the Beloit Snappers, the Burlington Bees (22-28) suffered an

Late Rally leads to extra innings win for Bees

May 28, 2018

For Immediate ReleaseBy: RJ LarsonMay 28, 2018 

Bees' Hunter posts first five-hit game

Angels outfield prospect doubles, scores season-high three runs
April 29, 2018

A week ago, Torii Hunter Jr. was mired in a slump. On Sunday, anyone watching wouldn't have known.The Angels prospect went 5-for-5 with a double and three runs scored in Class A Burlington's 8-7 loss to Kane County at Northwestern Medicine Field. He's collected hits in seven of his last

Kernels Bested by Bees Monday

Torii Hunter Jr. helps Burlington to 13-5 victory
April 23, 2018

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The Burlington Bees defeated the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 13-5, Monday in the opener of a four-game series at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Torii Hunter Jr. Jr. clubbed his first Bees home run and registered a career-high four runs batted in. Akil Baddoo, Alex

Jones leads youthful crop of Angels All-Stars

Outfielder continues ascent; first-rounders Thaiss, Adell also shine
November 3, 2017

This offseason, MiLB.com is taking a look at the most outstanding campaigns by players in each system across Minor League Baseball and honoring the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization.The Angels' farm system may not bear fruit in the

Hunter records first four-hit game for Owlz

Angels outfield prospect amasses triple, three singles, three RBIs
August 16, 2017

When Torii Hunter Jr. found himself in a recent 2-for-14 funk over his past four games with Rookie-level Orem, he knew there was one person to call who could help work out some of the gaps in his approach -- his father, five-time All-Star Torii Hunter."It's definitely a blessing. I

Pioneer preview: Owlz boast two-sport stars

Angels prospects Marsh, Hunter Jr. could patrol Orem outfield
June 19, 2017

MISSOULA, Montana -- It's another year and another short Draft window for the Pioneer League, which begins its season Monday while all eight clubs have rosters in flux.And that's just the players.Mike Benjamin is the rookie skipper for the Missoula Osprey, although it's his third season as a Minor League