Round Rock Express: Balanced Attack Secures 7-2 Win
The Round Rock Express delivered a well-rounded performance, combining nice pitching and timely hitting to defeat the Reno Aces 7-2 at Dell Diamond. Dane Dunning’s Strong Start Dane Dunning (W, 1-0) set the tone, pitching 5.1 innings, allowing 4 hits, 2 runs, and recording 5 strikeouts to earn the victory. No-Hit Relief Effort The bullpen trio of Luis Curvelo, Joe Barlow, and Codi Heuer was lights-out, combining for 3.2 innings of no-hit relief to shut down Reno’s offense and preserve theHub City Spartanburgers: Late Rally Falls Short in 6-5 Loss
The Hub City Spartanburgers saw their two-game home winning streak come to an end with a 6-5 loss to the Wilmington Blue Rocks at Fifth Third Park, despite a late-inning rally. Rough Start for Bonzagni The Spartanburgers fell into an early 4-0 hole after starter Paul Bonzagni (L, 0-1) struggled, lasting only 2/3 of an inning. Bonzagni allowed 3 hits, 4 runs (3 earned), 2 walks, and 2 strikeouts, throwing 31 pitches (19 strikes). Bormie Keeps the Game Close Reliever Wilian Bormie came in and
Hickory Crawdads: lineup Stifled in 6-1 Loss
In baseball you're only as good as the next days pitcher! After exploding for 8 runs in their first 3 innings the previous night, the Hickory Crawdads’ lineup was held in check, managing just 1 run in a 6-1 loss to the Charleston RiverDogs at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Ballpark. Lone Run in the 7th The Crawdads scored their only run in the 7th inning when Hector Osorio hit an RBI single, driving in Esteban Mejia to make the score 4-1 but the RiverDogs tacked on two more runs in the 8th. The team was
Spartanburgers Overcome Early Deficit for Comeback Win
The Hub City Spartanburgers found themselves in an early 4-0 hole but battled back to secure a victory over the Wilmington Blue Rocks at Fifth Third Park. Early Struggles Starting pitcher Adrian Curry struggled, lasting only 1.1 innings and allowing 4 hits, 4 runs, 4 walks, and recording 3 strikeouts, putting the Spartanburgers in a 4-0 deficit early in the game. Bottom 4th Sparks the Comeback The Spartanburgers began their comeback in the bottom of the 4th when Arturo Disla doubled, driving
Hickory Crawdads: Quick Runs Fuel 10-3 Victory
The Hickory Crawdads’ lineup provided pitcher Thomas Ireland (W, 1-1) with 5 quick runs, paving the way for a 10-3 victory over the Charleston RiverDogs at L.P. Frans Stadium. Early Five-Run The Crawdads’ lineup erupted for 5 runs early in the game, giving Ireland a comfortable lead. Antonis Macias capped the inning with his first home run of the season, a 2-run shot that scored Pablo Guerrero. Yeremy Cabrera went 2-for-3 with 1 RBI, while Pablo Guerrero went 1-for-5, scoring 2 runs, includin
Round Rock Express: Three Homers Power 8-7 Victory
Coming off a walk-off homer the previous night, the Round Rock Express continued their power surge, hitting 3 home runs in an 8-7 victory over OKC at Dell Diamond. Three Homers Fuel the Win The Express unleashed a 12-hit attack, highlighted by 3 home runs. Kellen Strahm and Justin Foscue each hit a solo home run—Strahm’s first and Foscue’s second of the season—while Trevor Hauver delivered a 3-run homer, his third of the year. Key Contributions Kellen Strahm led the way, going 3-for-4 with
Hub City Spartanburgers: First Home Opener Win Thrills 3,736 Fans
The Hub City Spartanburgers celebrated their first-ever home opener at Fifth Third Park, scoring early and holding on late for a 5-3 victory over the Wilmington Blue Rocks in front of 3,736 enthusiastic fans. Early Scoring The Spartanburgers jumped out to a lead, scoring 5 runs in the first 3 innings. Dylan Dreiling made history with the franchise’s first home run and first home run at Fifth Third Park, a solo shot, and finished the game 3-for-4. Anthony Gutierrez contributed by stealing seco
Hickory Crawdads: Maxton Martin Named Carolina League Player of the Week
Nineteen-year-old outfielder Maxton Martin, a 2023 11th-round pick (321st overall) from Southridge High School in Kennewick, Washington, has been named the Carolina League Player of the Week for April 8-April 13. Maxton Martin’s Award-Winning Week During the week of April 8-April 13, Maxton Martin went 12-for-23, hitting .522 with 1 triple, 3 doubles, 5 RBIs, and 4 runs scored. For the season, Martin is batting .417 with 1 home run, 11 RBIs, a .421 on-base percentage, a .694 slugging percenta
Hickory Crawdads offensive struggle in 4-2 loss
The Hickory Crawdads, who have been averaging 6 runs per game this season, were limited to just 2 runs on 3 hits in a 4-2 loss to the Augusta GreenJackets at L.P. Frans Stadium. Limited to Three Hits The Crawdads’ offense, typically a strength, was held to just 3 hits in the 4-2 defeat. Maxton Martin accounted for 2 of those hits, while Chandler Pollard contributed the other. Maxton Martin’s Hot Streak Despite the loss, 19-year-old Maxton Martin continued his hot streak. In his last 3 games,
Express run out of outs in a 9-8 defeat!
The Round Rock Express suffered a devastating 9-8 loss to OKC at Dell Diamond, surrendering 7 runs in the final 2 innings to erase the lead and lose the game. Late-Game Collapse The Express were leading 6-2 in the top of the 8th when reliever Dane Acker took the mound. Acker struggled, giving up 4 runs, allowing OKC to tie the game. Barlow Falters in the 9th In the top of the 9th, with the Express holding a slim 7-6 lead, Joe Barlow (L, 0-2) (BS, 1) came in but couldn’t hold the lead, surren