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2021 In Review: Trash Pandas Hitting - Part 2 

November 4, 2021

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 1 

October 28, 2021

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

Rocket City routs Chattanooga for series victory
August 8, 2021

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

Daniel gives up one run in Toyota Field debut
July 25, 2021

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 10-5 

Davis, Pompey, Martinez homer in series-opening win
July 20, 2021

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

Wilson launches grand slam for league-leading 15th homer
July 13, 2021

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

Rocket City hits four homers to walk off over Montgomery
July 8, 2021

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

July 7, 2021

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

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

Early Runs Propel Trash Pandas Past Smokies 9-2

Nay, Wilson homer in victory in Tennessee
July 3, 2021

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

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

Wilson Wills Trash Pandas Past Shuckers 8-6

June 15, 2021

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

Wilson, Isabel homer for Rocket City in road triumph
June 11, 2021

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

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.

Detmers Stellar, But Trash Pandas Fall 5-1

Izzy Wilson hits team-leading fifth home run in loss
May 25, 2021

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

Griffin, Wilson Homer In loss to Smokies
May 12, 2021

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 Chattanooga 

Izzy Wilson hits second home run of season
May 9, 2021

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

Rocket City homers five times in extra-inning win
May 7, 2021

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

Whitley, Hollis deliver walk-off winners
August 7, 2019

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

Charlotte mashes 16 hits in defeat
August 6, 2019

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

Charlotte takes pair from Palm Beach
August 2, 2019

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

Bowling Green and Wisconsin deadlocked at three in seventh inning
July 13, 2019

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

Bowling Green earns three-game sweep of West Michigan on Monday afternoon
July 8, 2019

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

BG wins in front of 6,199, the largest July 4 crowd in franchise history
July 4, 2019

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

Bowling Green ties season-high win streak with 4-1 Monday night victory
July 1, 2019

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