Trash Pandas postponed by rain in Knoxville on Friday night

The make-up game has been scheduled as part of a Sunday doubleheader in Knoxville

By Chris Harris

May 2, 2025

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The game between the Rocket City Trash Pandas and the Knoxville Smokies at Covenant Health Park on Friday night has been postponed due to rain. The Smokies announced late Friday night that a doubleheader has been scheduled for Sunday, starting at 11:30 am CT. The doubleheader will

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The game between the Rocket City Trash Pandas and the Knoxville Smokies at Covenant Health Park on Friday night has been postponed due to rain.

The Smokies announced late Friday night that a doubleheader has been scheduled for Sunday, starting at 11:30 am CT. The doubleheader will feature two seven-inning games.

The Trash Pandas and Smokies are still scheduled to play on Saturday night at Covenant Health Park, with the game set to begin at 6:00 PM CT. Rocket City right-hander Joel Hurtado (1-1, 2.53 ERA) will face Knoxville right-hander Grant Kipp (2-1, 3.12 ERA). Fans can watch the game on Bally Live and MiLB.tv, or listen on ESPN 97.7 HD-2 and trashpandasbaseball.com.

The Trash Pandas will return to Toyota Field on Tuesday for a six-game homestand against the Montgomery Biscuits. This homestand includes: Ladies Night on Tuesday, May 6; an Education Day matinee on Wednesday, May 7; Throwback Thursday and Soccer Night with Scarf Giveaway on May 8; Friday Night Fireworks and Armed Forces Day as part of the SAIC Patriotic Series on May 9; Princess Night and Saturday Night Fireworks powered by Astrion on May 10; and a Mother’s Day Brunch with a Jersey Auction and Body Belt Bag Giveaway on Sunday, May 11.

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.