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Blue Wahoos Fall to Trash Pandas in Independence Day Showdown
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos hit four homers, including a pair from red-hot Cam Cannarella and a dramatic go-ahead shot in the eighth inning from Fenwick Trimble, but a bullpen blow-up cost the club in a 14-8 defeat to the Rocket…
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Key points
- The Blue Wahoos hit four home runs but lost 14-8 to the Trash Pandas.
- Cam Cannarella and Fenwick Trimble were standout players with key home runs.
- The Wahoos are on a four-game losing streak and hope to rebound in their next game.
PENSACOLA, Fla. NewsWK — On July 4, 2026, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos put on an impressive display with four home runs, but it wasn’t enough as they suffered a 14-8 loss to the Rocket City Trash Pandas in a game that drew a festive crowd of 7,219 fans.
The action began with Brandon Compton hitting a solo home run in the second inning, marking his third homer in just five games since joining the team. Cam Cannarella added to the excitement with two home runs, bringing his season total to seven at the Double-A level. The Wahoos and Trash Pandas exchanged leads throughout the early innings, creating an electrifying atmosphere.
In the fifth inning, after falling behind 4-2, the Blue Wahoos rallied with two walks and an RBI double from Cristian Hernández, followed by a costly throwing error from Trash Pandas third baseman Jake Munroe that allowed the Wahoos to take a 5-4 lead. However, the momentum shifted again when the Trash Pandas scored two runs in the sixth inning to regain the advantage 6-5.
The Wahoos fought back in the seventh with Cannarella’s second home run of the night and a go-ahead two-run shot by Fenwick Trimble in the eighth, putting them ahead 8-6. Unfortunately, the bullpen struggled in the bottom of the eighth, allowing the Trash Pandas to score eight runs and seal the victory.
This tough loss marks the fourth consecutive defeat for the Blue Wahoos, who will look to bounce back as they complete their series against the Trash Pandas on Sunday afternoon. Local fans are eager to see if the team can turn things around and regain their winning form as they head back home.
This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
Based on reporting by William Reynolds originally published by NorthEscambia.com. Read the original story.
