Rocket City Trash Pandas News: August 9 - August 15, 2024

**Rocket City Trash Pandas: A Week of Ups and Downs**

The Rocket City Trash Pandas, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, have had a mixed bag of performances over the past week. Here are some highlights and lowlights from their recent games.

Highlights

- **Christian Moore's Stellar Performance**: Infielder Christian Moore had a standout game against the Birmingham Barons, hitting two home runs for the second time in a week. Despite the team's 6-4 loss, Moore's performance was a bright spot in the game.

- **Gustavo Campero Named Southern League Player of the Month**: Outfielder Gustavo Campero was named the Southern League Player of the Month for July, marking the first time a Trash Pandas player has won a monthly award in the 2024 season.

- **Kyren Paris Promoted to Los Angeles Angels**: Infielder Kyren Paris was promoted to the Los Angeles Angels' major league roster, becoming the latest Trash Panda to make the jump to the big leagues.

Lowlights

- **Loss to Chattanooga Lookouts**: The Trash Pandas suffered a bizarre loss to the Chattanooga Lookouts, where they were no-hit but still managed to score 5 runs. The game was marked by a series of walks, hit-by-pitches, and a wild pitch that led to the Lookouts' 7-5 victory.

- **Tough Outing for Pitchers**: The pitching staff had a rough outing in the game against the Lookouts, with one pitcher giving up 5 runs and 4 hit-by-pitches in just 0.2 innings pitched.

Upcoming Events

- **Oktoberfest Celebration**: The Trash Pandas will host an Oktoberfest celebration on August 27th, featuring a unique blend of sports and tradition with exclusive ticket and drink sample add-ons.

- **Fall Festival**: On October 26th, the team will host a Fall Festival at Toyota Field, including trick-or-treating and a showing of "Casper".

Conclusion

The Rocket City Trash Pandas have shown resilience and determination over the past week, despite facing some tough challenges. With standout performances from players like Christian Moore and Gustavo Campero, and the promotion of Kyren Paris to the major leagues, there is much to look forward to for the team and its fans.