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Trash Pandas Walk Off With Wild 5-4 Win

Whitefield scores on wild pitch to punctuate victory over Smokies
June 9, 2023

Down to their final three outs, the Rocket City Trash Pandas rallied to tie the game in the ninth and walked off in the tenth for a 5-4 win over the Tennessee Smokies, sending a season-high crowd of 6,393 into a frenzy on Friday night at Toyota Field. In the

Trash Pandas' Kohanowicz Tosses Complete Game Gem 

Rocket City starter goes the distance in 5-1 win over Birmingham
May 20, 2023

Rocket City Trash Pandas starter Jack Kochanowicz dominated from start to finish, needing just 88 pitches to throw a complete game, shutting down the Birmingham Barons for a 5-1 win to the delight of 5,562 at Toyota Field on Saturday night. In his first career complete game, Kochanowicz pitched efficiently

Trash Pandas Pitching Brilliant In 6-1 Win 

Kerry throws five scoreless relief innings to earn the win over Barons
May 19, 2023

The Rocket City Trash Pandas took a no-hitter into the seventh in a dazzling performance on the mound, and the offense broke through with a five-run third inning in a 6-1 victory over the Birmingham Barons on Friday night in front of a spirited crowd of 6,075 at Toyota Field.

Trash Pandas Bats Back Bachman In 10-4 Win

Trash Pandas reach double digits for third straight game in Birmingham
April 15, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – The Rocket City Trash Pandas broke a close game open late to clinch their first series victory of the season with a 10-4 victory over the Birmingham Barons on Saturday night at Regions Field. The win is the Trash Pandas’ third in a row and gives them

Seven Former Trash Pandas To Play In World Baseball Classic

Worldwide tournament begins on March 7
February 10, 2023

Seven former Rocket City Trash Pandas take part in baseball’s premier global tournament when the World Baseball Classic begins in a few short weeks. The seven former Trash Pandas will each represent six different counties in their pursuit of the title. - Right-handed pitcher Glenn Albanese Jr., Italy - Left-handed

Trash Pandas Clinch Second Half Title With 5-2 Win 

Silseth stars in victory over Birmingham
September 15, 2022

The stars shined brightest at Toyota Field on Thursday night, as the Rocket City Trash Pandas clinched the second half North Division title with a 5-2 win over the Birmingham Barons. The win gives the Trash Pandas both the first and second half title in the North Division, and the

Trash Pandas Bring Fireworks Late, Walk Off With 8-7 Win

Rocket City wins after rain delay of over an hour
August 21, 2022

MADISON, Alabama – Time and time again in 2022, the Rocket City Trash Pandas have found a way to win. On Saturday night, despite the best attempts of the Chattanooga Lookouts and a late push by Mother Nature, the Trash Pandas rallied for three runs in the bottom of the

Crow Carries Trash Pandas Past Barons 4-0 

Trash Pandas record eighth shutout of 2022 season
June 25, 2022

Rocket City Trash Pandas starter Coleman Crow was brilliant for eight scoreless innings, powering the Trash Pandas to a 4-0 win over the Birmingham Barons on Saturday night at Regions Field. In the longest start of his professional career, Crow (W, 5-2) kept the Barons off the board for eight

Aaron Whitefield Promoted To Angels 

May 8, 2022

The Rocket City Trash Pandas are proud to announce that outfielder Aaron Whitefield has been promoted to the Los Angeles Angels. He will become the 11th former Trash Pandas player and first position player to play for Los Angeles Angels when he makes his debut. With the Trash Pandas, Whitefield

Aaron Whitefield Running From Australia To Rocket City

May 7, 2022

When Aaron Whitefield stepped to the plate as the leadoff hitter on Opening Night in Birmingham on April 8, he knew he had to be aggressive. So, on the first pitch of the second season in Trash Pandas history, the 25-year-old lined a single to left, setting the tone for

Kerry Earns First Win In 5-0 Shutout Of Lookouts

Rocket City draws franchise record 11 walks in win over Chattanooga
May 3, 2022

MADISON, Alabama – With a patient approach at the plate and a powerful performance on the mound, the Rocket City Trash Pandas defeated the Chattanooga Lookouts 5-0 in the opener of a crucial six-game series at Toyota Field on Tuesday night. Rocket City starter Brett Kerry was phenomenal on the

Trash Pandas Strike Back For 6-4 Victory

Bullpen throws 5.1 scoreless innings to split series in Tennessee
April 24, 2022

The Rocket City Trash Pandas came from behind to take the lead and the bullpen was sharp from there, defeating the Tennessee Smokies 6-4 on Sunday afternoon to earn a split of their six-game series in the finale in front of 3,829 at Smokies Stadium. The Trash Pandas and Smokies

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

Trash Pandas Drop Home Opener To Pensacola 4-3

Ninth inning homer hands Rocket City first loss of 2022 season
April 12, 2022

Despite an electric crowd at Toyota Field for Opening Night, the Rocket City Trash Pandas surrendered a late home run to fall 4-3 to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in the opening game of a six-game series on Tuesday night. With the game tied 3-3 in the ninth, former Trash Pandas

Trash Pandas Complete Sweep Of Barons With 4-1 Win

Rocket City wins three straight for first sweep in franchise history
April 10, 2022

Aaron Whitefield hit a pair of solo home runs and the Rocket City Trash Pandas got another brilliant performance from the pitching staff to defeat the Birmingham Barons 4-1 on Sunday afternoon, finishing a three-game sweep of their in-state rivals to start the 2022 season. The sweep is the first

Cabbage Carries Trash Pandas to 8-2 Opening Night Win

Rocket City defeats Birmingham to begin 2022 season
April 8, 2022

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Behind a monster night at the plate from Trey Cabbage in his debut and a strong overall pitching performance, the Rocket City Trash Pandas used a late rally to earn an Opening Night victory, 8-2 over the Birmingham Barons on Friday night at Regions Field. Batting as

Surge Open Homestand with One-Run Victory over RockHounds

August 3, 2021

Midland 5 Wichita 6 WICHITA, KS – The Wind Surge held on for a one-run, game one victory back at Riverfront Stadium. BJ Boyd and Aaron Whitefield both went yard to lead Wichita to a 6-5 win. Things looked to be off to a rocky start in tonight’s game one

Poteet comes up huge for Jumbo Shrimp

Marlins prospect allows one hit, fans 11 over seven innings
June 23, 2019

Cody Poteet has been tough to hit in June and was especially difficult to figure out on Sunday.The Marlins prospect gave up one hit and recorded a season-high 11 strikeouts over seven scoreless innings as Double-A Jacksonville shut down Pensacola, 7-1, at the Baseball Grounds.

Kernels Blow Out Beloit, 12-2, Sunday

All 10 Cedar Rapids hitters reach safely in lopsided contest
August 20, 2017

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels erupted for a season-high 23 hits Sunday and grabbed a 10-2 win against the Beloit Snappers in front of 3,715 fans at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. All 10 Kernels batters reached safely, and Travis Blankenhorn and Royce Lewis each

Kernels Blank Bees in Two-Hit Shutout

Offense explodes for eight runs to win series finale
August 17, 2017

BURLINGTON, IOWA - Patrick McGuff, Evan Sanders, and Colton Davis pitched the Cedar Rapids Kernels to an 8-0, two-hit shutout Thursday at Community Field against the Burlington Bees. Aaron Whitefield led the Kernels' offense with a 3-for-5 performance that included three runs batted in and two doubles. Cedar Rapids' wire-to-wire

Aaron Whitefield activated from 7-day DL

August 12, 2017

Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that OF Aaron Whitefield has been activated from the 7-day DL and OF Hank Morrison has been released from the Kernels roster. Brad Steil, Director of Minor League Operations for the Twins, announced the move.Whitefield went on the

Shane Carrier rejoins Kernels from Elizabethton

August 5, 2017

Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that OF Shane Carrier rejoins the Kernels from Elizabethton (APPY) and OF Aaron Whitefield has been placed on the 7-day DL with right shoulder bursitis. Brad Steil, Director of Minor League Operations for the Twins, announced the move.Carrier

Whitefield, Marzi Highlight 2-1 Kernels Triumph

Cedar Rapids garners 3-0 series lead, fourth straight win overall
July 9, 2017

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - Aaron Whitefield's offense and Anthony Marzi's pitching propelled the Cedar Rapids Kernels to a 2-1 win Sunday against the Peoria Chiefs. The Kernels picked up their season-high-tying fourth consecutive victory and have a chance to sweep this four-game series Monday afternoon at Perfect Game Field at

Kernels Win Wild Contest, 7-6

Come-from-behind victory ends three-game series
July 6, 2017

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels hit a season-high-tying four home runs Thursday and tallied three runs in the eighth inning for a 7-6 triumph over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Kernels (7-8, 46-39) avoided a three-game sweep against the

Kernels Capture Playoff Berth with 16-3 Rout

Cedar Rapids to reach playoffs for fifth consecutive season
June 18, 2017

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels clinched the 2017 Western Division First-Half Wild Card spot Sunday by defeating the Clinton LumberKings, 16-3, in front of a season-high 3,926 fans at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Kernels qualified for the Midwest League playoffs for the fifth