Trash Pandas Head to Playoffs | Huntsville News

Rocket City Trash Pandas are back in the playoffs for the second time ever, locking in their spot after a dramatic final stretch that saw them clinch the Southern League North Division Series with a gritty 12-9 win over Chattanooga. Facing off against the Knoxville Smokies — who already had a playoff berth — this is manager Joe Kruzel’s first postseason as skipper, and he’s convinced his team has been playing like champions all season. Though they’ve struggled to score in recent games and lost five of their last six matchups against Knoxville, both teams boast elite pitching and are evenly matched on offense. With 72 wins to Knoxville’s 73, this series could come down to clutch performances — and Rocket City’s got one more chance to prove they belong. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2026/09/rocket-city-trash-pandas-clinch-second-playoff-berth-in-franchise-history.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a7a4ad7a57e616eb Report issues to [email protected].