Blue Wahoos Use Five-Run Sixth Inning to Beat Trash Pandas 9-6

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Blue Wahoos Use Five-Run Sixth Inning to Beat Trash Pandas 9-6

May 15, 2025 - Southern League (SL)
Rocket City Trash Pandas News Release


PENSACOLA, Fla. - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (21-15) overcame three deficits and scored five runs in the sixth inning to defeat the Rocket City Trash Pandas (11-23) 9-6 on Thursday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Denzer Guzman led the Rocket City offense, going 2-for-5 with two doubles and three RBIs. Sam Brown, the league's top hitter in May, contributed two RBIs, bringing his season total to 20.

The Trash Pandas opened the scoring early, taking a 1-0 lead in the first inning. Brown drew a one-out walk, and Guzman followed with an RBI double to center field.

The Blue Wahoos quickly responded in the second inning, tying the game at 1-1 with Johnny Olmstead's two-out home run. The Wahoos gifted the Pandas a run in the top of the third inning. Christian Moore reached base with two outs after Kemp Alderman dropped a fly ball in right field. Josh Crouch capitalized on the opportunity, hitting a double down the left-field line to score Moore and push Rocket City ahead 2-1.

Rocket City extended their lead to 4-1 in the fourth inning. Mac McCroskey walked with one out, which initiated a sequence where four consecutive Trash Pandas reached base safely. Caleb Ketchup singled and then stole second, putting runners on second and third. Nelson Rada's walk loaded the bases for Brown, who delivered a single up the middle, driving in two runs.

Pensacola responded again, tying the game at 4-4 with three runs off Rocket City starter Sam Aldegheri. Shane Sasaki began the rally with an RBI single, followed by a bases-loaded walk from Fenwick Trimble. Jared Serna's RBI single completed the comeback, with the go-ahead run being cut down at the plate.

Fitterer was replaced after four innings, and Rocket City took back the lead in the sixth inning against the bullpen. The rally started with two outs when Alex Williams (W, 1-0) hit Rada and Brown, allowing Guzman to bring both home with a double, making it 6-4.

Aldegheri regrouped after a challenging fourth inning, striking out the side in the fifth. The Rocket City pitcher, hailing from Verona, Italy, worked 5.0 innings, allowing four runs on six hits, while striking out five and walking six, a career high.

Kelvin Cáceres (L, 0-4) replaced Aldegheri in the sixth and struggled. After retiring the first batter, the next four Blue Wahoos reached base, including two doubles and a costly throwing error that allowed two runs to score and tie the game. The subsequent three Wahoos hitters drove in runs via a sacrifice fly from Jake Thompson and back-to-back RBI singles from Kemp Alderman and Nathan Martorella, giving Pensacola a 9-6 lead. Ten Blue Wahoos came to the plate, scoring five runs, although only one was earned due to the error.

Nick Jones provided quality relief for Rocket City with two shutout innings in the seventh and eighth, allowing one hit, one walk, and striking out two. Dale Stanavich (S, 6) closed the game for Pensacola, earning his league-leading sixth save.

Brown and Moore extended their hitting streaks to five games, while Rada increased his on-base streak to seven. Rada has scored a run and stolen a base in four consecutive games, leading the league with 16 steals.

The Trash Pandas will look to get back in the win column in Pensacola on Friday night in game four of the six-game series at Blue Wahoos Stadium. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:05 pm. The Trash Pandas have not announced a starting pitcher for Friday, while left-hander Adam Laskey (2-1, 2.45) starts for the Blue Wahoos. Fans can watch the game on Bally Live, MiLB.tv, or listen on ESPN 97.7 HD-2 and trashpandasbaseball.com

Even with the team out of town, the fun continues at Toyota Field as the Trash Pandas partner with Kissel Entertainment for the sixth annual Big Ol' Ballpark Fair May 15th-25th. The Fair will be open Tuesday-Friday at 4 pm, then at 1 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Armbands with access to all the rides cost $35 Friday-Sunday and $30 Tuesday-Thursday. Admission is $10 daily, and parking at Toyota Field is $5. Discounted wristbands are available if you purchase in advance before May 14. You can find more information by visiting kisselentertainment.com.

The Rocket City Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field and welcome the Biloxi Shuckers, May 27 to June 1, with promotions scheduled such as the first Tito's Dog Day, Friday and Saturday Night Fireworks, and the first appearance for Lunaticos de Rocket City and a Lunaticos Sugar Skull Bobblehead Giveaway presented By Early Services.

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 calling the group sales department directly at (256) 325-1403, option 2. 20-game mini-plans are also available at tptix.com.

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