Christian Moore by the numbers in game No. 2 at Smokies
Christian Moore by the numbers in game No. 2 at Smokies
Knoxville and Rocket City played game No. 2 of a six-game series Wednesday at Covenant Health Park. Knoxville defeated the Trash Pandas, 5-4, to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
Former Vol Christian Moore started for Rocket City as a designated hitter. He went 0-for-3 and totaled one RBI, one run, two walks and one stolen base as the Trash Pandas' leadoff hitter.
Game No. 3 will take place Thursday at Covenant Health Park. First pitch between the Smokies and Trash Pandas is slated for 7 p.m. EDT.
Rocket City is a Double-A affiliate of the Angels. Moore was selected by the Angels in the first round (No. 8 overall) of the 2024 MLB draft.
He played at Tennessee from 2022-24 and appeared in 186 games, totaling 61 home runs, 160 RBIs and 179 runs.
Moore appeared in 72 games for the Vols in 2024. He recorded a .375 batting average, 34 home runs, 74 RBIs, 83 runs and 38 walks during Tennessee's national championship season.
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