Cubs Minor League Wrap: Kane Kepley leads Knoxville past Rocket City
Wins for Knoxville and South Bend. Iowa’s late rally failed. Myrtle Beach got rain.
Kane Kepley led the Knoxville Smokies to a 5-4 victory over the Rocket City Trash Pandas in a Minor League Baseball game on August 11, 2026. The Iowa Cubs suffered a 2-1 loss to the St. Paul Saints. Jordan Wicks pitched five innings and struck out six batters, but the Smokies' offense ultimately secured the win. Daniel Palencia made a strong sixth-inning appearance, striking out all three batters he faced.
The Smokies managed to load the bases in the bottom of the ninth but failed to score the tying run. Kevin Valdez secured a 6-2 win for the Knoxville Smokies, pitching six innings and striking out six batters. Vince Reilly saved the game in the ninth inning, despite giving up two runs.
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