Knoxville Smokies beat the tag against the Birmigham Barons

Series Preview: Knoxville Smokies at Birmigham Barons

After four days of rest and All-Star festivities, the Smokies are back and ready for a high-stakes series. They'll kick off a three-game set against the Birmingham Barons - the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox - in a battle that could shape the second-half playoff race. Just 18 games into the second half, Knoxville and Birmingham are locked in a tight race atop the Southern League North. When these two teams last... Full Story