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Rocket City Rides Three-Run Seventh Past Tennessee, 7-4

August 4, 2022 - Southern League (SL)
Knoxville Smokies News Release


MADISON, Ala. - The Tennessee Smokies (54-45, 17-13) fell to the Rocket City Trash Pandas (56-43, 15-15) 7-4 Thursday night at Toyota Field in Madison, Alabama. The Trash Pandas rallied from an early deficit and Preston Palmiero's seventh-inning home run gave Rocket City a lead it never relinquished.

The Smokies took the early lead on home runs from Chase Strumpf, his 16th of the season in his first game back from the Injured List, and Alexander Canario, his team-leading 19th. Jake Washer and Jake Slaughter also had RBI hits.

Smokies starter DJ Herz put together a solid outing, pitching 4.2 innings of two-run baseball, even though he walked four batters and hit an additional three. LHP Bailey Horn (L, 1-2) took the loss, allowing three runs in just 0.2 of an inning.

The Smokies will continue their six-game road trip against the Rocket City Trash Pandas Friday night at Toyota Field in Madison. First pitch is set for 7:35 p.m. ET when the Smokies send Riley Thompson (0-3, 6.67) to the mound against RHP Brett Kerry (3-5, 4.61). Fans can catch the action on 99.1 The Sports Animal or by visiting https://www.milb.com/tennessee/fans/audio-listen-live.

Smokies Stadium will host Paint the Park Pink Night in its next homestand beginning August 9 against the Mississippi Braves, and will give away Brennan Davis bobbleheads on August 14. For tickets, call the box office at (865) 286-2300 or visit smokiesbaseball.com.

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