Doubleheader scheduled for Thursday at 4:05 pm

Wednesday's game will go on as scheduled at 11:05 am

By Rocket City Trash Pandas

April 28, 2026

MADISON, Ala. – Tuesday night’s scheduled 6:05 pm game between the Rocket City Trash Pandas and Knoxville Smokies at Toyota Field has been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a Thursday doubleheader, featuring two seven-inning games. Game 1 is scheduled to begin at

MADISON, Ala. – Tuesday night’s scheduled 6:05 pm game between the Rocket City Trash Pandas and Knoxville Smokies at Toyota Field has been postponed due to rain.

The game will be made up as part of a Thursday doubleheader, featuring two seven-inning games. Game 1 is scheduled to begin at 4:05 pm, with Game 2 starting approximately 45 minutes after Game 1 ends. One ticket will grant fans admission to both games. All gates will open at 3:00 pm. Wednesday’s Education Day Game will go on as scheduled, with an 11:05 am first pitch, with all gates opening at 9:30.

Fans holding tickets for Tuesday’s postponed game may exchange them in person at the Wicks Family Foundation Box Office for any remaining 2026 Trash Pandas home game, excluding July 4, subject to availability. Tickets do not automatically roll over to the rescheduled doubleheader. Parking will be automatically refunded by Clutch, the team’s third-party parking partner. For updates, visit trashpandasbaseball.com or follow the Trash Pandas on social media.

On Wednesday, RHP Joel Hurtado (0-1, 7.24) will start for Rocket City opposite RHP Yenrri Rojas (0-1, 9.64) for the Smokies. The game can be seen on WAAY-TV MORE 31.6, Bally Sports Live, MiLB.tv, and heard on ESPN 97.7 The Zone and Talk Radio WZZN 97.7 FM HD-2.

Wednesday’s Promotions:

Education Day: The Trash Pandas welcome kids from all across the Tennessee Valley with a second-straight matinee, featuring an 11:05 am first pitch, presented by Alabama Family Central.
Warfighter Wednesday: The Trash Pandas team up with Blue Origin and partners like Vet Tix to honor service members, veterans, and first responders. Fans and businesses can get involved by purchasing group ticket packages or donating tickets through Vet Tix to help those who serve enjoy a night at the ballpark.

Fans can book a group outing for the 2026 season by visiting trashpandasgroups.com or by calling the group sales department directly at (256) 325-1403 option 2. Mini Plans game tickets are also available at TPTix.com. A complete promotional schedule for the season can be found HERE.

Fans are reminded that Toyota Field follows MiLB's clear bag policy. Guests are allowed one clear bag no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″ or a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag. Small, clear clutches are also permitted. Exceptions will be made for medical needs and parents with infants (diaper bags). Learn more about this policy here.

ABOUT THE ROCKET CITY TRASH PANDAS

Owned and operated by BallCorps, LLC, the Rocket City Trash Pandas are the proud Double-A Affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels in the Southern League. The Trash Pandas play at state-of-the-art TOYOTA Field in Madison, Alabama. The organization's mission is to unite our communities by creating positive and lasting memories one experience at a time.