
Smokies' Opener with Rocket City Rained Out, Doubleheader Set for Friday
Published on May 24, 2022 under Southern League (SL)
Knoxville Smokies News Release
Madison, Ala. - The Tennessee Smokies' (23-16) series-opener with the Rocket City Trash Pandas (23-16) has been postponed due to inclement weather.
The Smokies and the Trash Pandas will play a single-admission doubleheader on Friday, May 27 to make up Tuesday's originally-scheduled contest, with first pitch of game one set for 5:05 p.m. ET. The second game will start no earlier than 7:35 p.m. ET, and both games will be seven innings.
The Smokies will take on the Trash Pandas Wednesday night at Toyota Field at 7:35 p.m. ET with first place in the Southern League South on the line. Fans can listen to the action on 99.1 The Sports Animal or by visiting https://www.milb.com/tennessee/fans/audio-listen-live.
The Smokies will be back in action at Smokies Stadium on Tuesday, May 31 when they open a six-game homestand with the Birmingham Barons. The Smokies will celebrate Elvis Night on Friday, June 3 and Margaritaville Night on Saturday, June 4. For tickets, fans can call the box office at (865) 286-2300 or visit smokiesbaseball.com.
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