
Game Info: May 22 vs. Chattanooga: 4:35 - G2 Follows: Toyota Field
Published on May 22, 2026 under Southern League (SL)
Rocket City Trash Pandas News Release
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 4:35 PM CT - Toyota Field - Madison, AL
Matchup | Rocket City Trash Pandas (21-20) vs. Chattanooga Lookouts (24-17)
Pitching Matchup G2: RHP Joel Hurtado (3-1, 3.57) vs. LHP Nate Peterson (2-0, 1.14)
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FOR STARTERS: The Trash Pandas and Lookouts will resume Thursday's suspended game today in the top of the fourth inning, followed by Friday's scheduled game will start no earlier than 6:35 p.m. The nightcap is game four of the six-game series. The Trash Pandas enter tonight 3.0 games behind Chattanooga for first place in the Southern League North standings.
GAME SUSPENDED: Thursday's game was suspended in the fourth inning due to severe weather with the score tied 2-2. Raudi Rodriguez and Gustavo Campero each drove in runs before Chattanooga tied the game on a two-run homer by Jay Allen II in the third inning.
TODAY'S PROMOTIONS:
Friday Night Fireworks: Stick around after the second game for a postgame fireworks show, presented by Pyro Shows!
Halloween Night with Arx Mortis: Get ready for a frightfully fun night at Toyota Field! Fans can make their way through a Haunted Inflated Maze packed with pop scares along the concourse, while special costumed characters roam the ballpark for spooky photo opportunities throughout the evening. The night will also feature a Halloween Costume Contest with finalists in four categories - Kid, Family, Adult Man, and Adult Woman - with one grand prize winner taking home $500.
Scout Night: Scouts will parade around the pregame, and stay after the game for a movie, and sleepover on the field!
Thompson Tractor Community Hero: The Trash Pandas will honor a local hero during the game. Fans can submit nominations at trashpandasfoundation.com.
Upcoming Promotions:
Saturday: Harry Potter Weekend begins with specialty jersey auctions, themed drinks, a Super Carlin Brothers Meet & Greet, and fireworks presented by COUNTRY Financial.
Sunday: Harry Potter Weekend continues with a fleece blanket giveaway for the first 1,000 adults, family activities, Kids Run the Bases, and a third straight night of fireworks.
Featured Food Item of the Homestand:
Lookout Mountain Brisket Nachos: smoked and pulled brisket, fire-roasted poblano queso, finely shredded cheddar cheese, chives, on a bed of house-cooked tortilla chips, and served out of All Stars
Eat Your Opponent Dog:
Chattanooga Chili Chomper Bites: Golden-fried mini corndogs, topped with house-made skyline chili, piled high with finely shredded cheddar cheese, and served out of Bandits.
Featured Drink Special:
Lookout Lemonade: Irons One Whiskey, Lemonade, and Honey Syrup
Southern League Stories from May 22, 2026
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- Late Lead Slips Away as Wahoos Fall to Clingstones - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
- Rocket City Creeps Closer to First Place with Doubleheader Sweep of Chattanooga - Rocket City Trash Pandas
- Game Info: May 22 vs. Chattanooga: 4:35 - G2 Follows: Toyota Field - Rocket City Trash Pandas
- PPD: Shuckers, Barons Postponed on Friday in Biloxi - Biloxi Shuckers
- Meckler Promoted to Los Angeles, Vera to Salt Lake - Rocket City Trash Pandas
- ROSTER MOVES: Meckler Promoted to Los Angeles, Vera to Triple-A Salt Lake - Rocket City Trash Pandas
- Shuckers, Keesler Air Force Base Partner to Reveal New Military Alternate Jersey - Biloxi Shuckers
- Trash Pandas to Host Two-Day Instructional Baseball Camp, June 16-17 - Rocket City Trash Pandas
- Shuckers and Barons Suspended in 11th Inning - Biloxi Shuckers
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Other Recent Rocket City Trash Pandas Stories
- Rocket City Creeps Closer to First Place with Doubleheader Sweep of Chattanooga
- Game Info: May 22 vs. Chattanooga: 4:35 - G2 Follows: Toyota Field
- Meckler Promoted to Los Angeles, Vera to Salt Lake
- ROSTER MOVES: Meckler Promoted to Los Angeles, Vera to Triple-A Salt Lake
- Trash Pandas to Host Two-Day Instructional Baseball Camp, June 16-17


