How a late hit changed the game for Knoxville Smokies
A Pitchers’ Duel Steals the Early Show
Before Rojas’ heroics, the game was a slow-burning chess match between the two staffs.
- Xavier Isaac leveled the score in the fourth inning with a solo home run, knotting the game at 1-1.
- Brooks Caple (Knoxville) and Chris Clark (Montgomery) traded zeroes, with Caple firing six shutout innings without a walk, while Clark silenced the Smokies’ bats for 4.1 innings, allowing just two hits and a walk.
The Smokies’ only run before Rojas’ hit came from Owen Ayers the night before—proof that one well-placed swing can turn the tide.
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A Tight Race in the Standings
With the win, Knoxville improved to 22-20, keeping them neck-and-neck with Montgomery (22-20) in the Southern League North. The Biscuits had their chances but couldn’t overcome Knoxville’s late surge.
The second game of the doubleheader followed, with both teams adjusting their strategies in hopes of turning the momentum in their favor.
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Coming Soon: A Bobblehead Giveaway for the Fans
For those heading to Covenant Health Park, mark your calendars—Sunday’s game features a special promotion.
A bobblehead giveaway will honor a player poised to become the next big name in baseball. Could this be the year a Smokies prospect makes the leap to the majors?
