Smokies defeat Lookouts to win first half, clinch playoff berth

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - In its second season since moving to the Old City, the Knoxville Smokies are headed to the postseason.

The Smokies defeated the Chattanooga Lookouts 3-1, clinching the first-half championship in the Southern League’s North Division.

It’s the franchise’s first playoff appearance since the team won the Southern League in 2023.

Jefferson Rojas went 2-4 with a run scored in the win.

Knoxville will still play the second half of the season, but has clinched a playoff berth regardless of how it finishes in the second half.