Pair of Big Innings Blast Trash Pandas Past Shuckers, 14-5
BILOXI, Mississippi – The Rocket City Trash Pandas scored a flurry of runs in the fourth and seventh innings on Friday night, pulling away from Biloxi for a 14-5 victory. The first three innings went without offense from either side, but Rocket City would deliver the first blow in the
Trash Pandas Shut Down Biloxi Bats In 3-1 WinÂ
Four Rocket City Trash Pandas pitchers were dominant on the mound, and new catcher Logan O’Hoppe delivered another clutch homer for a 3-1 victory over the Biloxi Shuckers in the third game of their six-game series on Thursday night. With the victory, the Trash Pandas became the first Southern League
Trash Pandas Homestand Highlights: August 16-21Â
The playoff-bound Rocket City Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field next week for a six-game series against their North Division foes, the Chattanooga Lookouts, Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, from Tuesday, August 16 through Sunday, August 21. A thrilling week at Toyota Field will begin with a Country Night
Trash Pandas Edged In Biloxi 6-5
BILOXI, Mississippi – A five-run deficit proved too much for the Rocket City Trash Pandas to overcome in a 6-5 loss to the Biloxi Shuckers in the second game of their six-game series at MGM Park on Wednesday night. The Shuckers opened the scoring in the bottom of the first
Trash Pandas Homer, Hang On For 5-4 WinÂ
New catcher Logan O’Hoppe starred with a pair of home runs, and the Rocket City Trash Pandas bullpen protected a one-run lead to defeat the Biloxi Shuckers 5-4 in the opener of a six-game series at MGM Park on Tuesday night. Starters Coleman Crow and Nick Bennett each were sharp
Coleman Crow Carves Out Place As Rocket City Ace
The Los Angeles Angels minor league system is full of pitching. In 2021, the club famously used all 20 draft picks on pitchers in an effort to find the future stars on the mound for the Halos. Nine of those 20 have passed through the Rocket City in 2022. But
Trash Pandas To Host Military Tribute Night, Donut 5K ChallengeÂ
The Rocket City Trash Pandas today announced details for two events taking place at Toyota Field in September, the Military Tribute Night on Saturday, September 10, and the Rocket City Trash Pandas Donut 5K Challenge on Saturday, September 24 The Military Tribute Night on September 10 will be a celebration
Auburn Alum and SEC Player of the Year Sonny DiChiara Joins Trash Pandas
MADISON, Alabama – The Rocket City Trash Pandas, in conjunction with the Los Angeles Angels, today announced that infielder Sonny DiChiara, the Angels’ fifth round selection in the 2022 MLB draft, has been assigned to Double-A Rocket City to begin his professional career. Celebrating his 23rd birthday today, DiChiara joined
Tickets For North Alabama vs. Jacksonville State Football Game Now On Sale
BUY TICKETS HERE MADISON, Alabama – Single-game tickets for the University of North Alabama's historic football meeting with Jacksonville State on October 15 at Toyota Field go on sale today to the general public. Tickets can be purchased online at trashpandasbaseball.com, over the phone at (256) 325-1403 ext.1, or at
Preston Palmeiro Forges His Own PathÂ
Preston Palmeiro is only trying to be himself. No more. No less. With his last name already etched in baseball history, that is the only approach that Palmeiro can take on his path to the big leagues. His father, Rafael Palmeiro, finished a two-decade Major League career as one of
Bryce Teodosio's Mad DashÂ
Bryce Teodosio knew he hit it well. Watching Montgomery Biscuits right fielder Grant Witherspoon move back on the ball, Teodosio thought he had his ninth home run of the season to give the Trash Pandas a lead. But on Sunday, June 19 in a tie game with a chance to
Trash Pandas Battle Back For 4-3 Win
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
Ninth Inning Homer Sinks Trash Pandas In 5-3 Loss
MADISON, Alabama – The Rocket City Trash Pandas came back to tie the game late, but a ninth inning home run was the difference in a 5-3 loss to the Tennessee Smokies in the fifth game of their six-game series in front of a crowd of 6,150 on Saturday night
Trash Pandas Even Series With 4-1 Win
The Rocket City Trash Pandas hit a pair of early home runs to back a dominant start from Chase Silseth in a 4-1 victory over the Tennessee Smokies on Friday night at Toyota Field in front of a crowd of 6,168. The win evens the series for the Trash Pandas
Patience, Speed Power 7-4 Trash Pandas Win
MADISON, Alabama – With a good eye at the plate and fast legs on the basepaths, the Rocket City Trash Pandas came from behind to defeat the Tennessee Smokies 7-4 in the third game of their six-game series at Toyota Field on Thursday night. As a team, the Trash Pandas
Trash Pandas Fall To Smokies 6-3
MADISON, Alabama – The Rocket City Trash Pandas were unable to contain the Tennessee Smokies offense in the middle innings, ultimately suffering a 6-3 loss in the second game of their six-game series at Toyota Field on Wednesday night. The defeat marks the first time all season the Trash Pandas
Trash Pandas Homestand Highlights: August 2-7Â
The first-half North Division Champion Rocket City Trash Pandas are back at Toyota Field to begin the month of August with a six-game series against their North Division rivals, the Tennessee Smokies, Double-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, from Tuesday, August 2 through Sunday, August 7. A thrilling week at
Trash Pandas Drop Wild One to Smokies, 8-7 in 10 Innings
MADISON, Alabama – An epic comeback in the bottom of the ninth was not enough for the Rocket City Trash Pandas on Tuesday night, as they were unable to score in extra innings in an 8-7 loss in 10 innings to the Tennessee Smokies in the opener of a six-game
Trash Pandas Hang On, Beat Lookouts 3-2 In Finale
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 Stunned By Five-Run Ninth in 9-8 Loss
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee – Despite a balanced attack at the plate led by the newest member of the team, the Rocket City Trash Pandas let a four-run lead slip away in the bottom of the ninth, falling 9-8 to the Chattanooga Lookouts in the fifth game of their six-game series on
Trash Pandas Bounce Back Against Lookouts With 5-2 Victory
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee – The Rocket City Trash Pandas evened up their series against the Lookouts with a 5-2 win at AT&T Field on Friday night. Right-hander Sam Bachman took the mound for Rocket City in his second start after returning from injury. The top-ranked Angels prospect threw 49 pitches over
Weather Ends Trash Pandas' Comeback Bid In 4-3 Loss
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee – The Rocket City Trash Pandas made a late bid at a comeback on Thursday night at AT&T Field, but ultimately a weather delay proved to be the deciding factor, giving the Chattanooga Lookouts a 4-3 victory in the third game of the six-game series. Down 4-3 entering
Late Homers Power Trash Pandas Past Lookouts 9-7
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee – The Rocket City Trash Pandas stormed ahead with a powerful top of the seventh inning, bashing three two-run home runs to turn a deficit into a lead for a 9-7 victory over the Chattanooga Lookouts in the second game of their six-game series at AT&T Field on