Weather plays ball, as Smokies win Game 1 of Biscuits doubleheader
The Knoxville Smokies secured a victory against the Montgomery Biscuits in Game 1 of their doubleheader. Jefferson Rojas, a top prospect for the Chicago Cubs, delivered the game-winning hit in the eighth inning. The game was rescheduled due to rain, and the Smokies managed to clinch their first win of the series.
- ▪Jefferson Rojas hit the game-winning RBI single for the Smokies.
- ▪The game was moved from May 22 to May 23 due to rain.
- ▪Knoxville led 1-0 when play resumed in the bottom of the second inning.
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