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Hurtubise Hustles From West Point To Big Leagues Through Louisville

September 18, 2024

For any player that grows up playing baseball, everything needs to go right to get a college scholarship. Then, for those fortunate enough to earn a college scholarship, they similarly need the right combination of hard work, luck, and talent to earn a shot at professional baseball. Lastly, once a

Bats Out-Blasted By Storm Chasers In 15-5 Loss

Callihan, Jordan homer for Bats in defeat to Omaha
September 18, 2024

The Omaha Storm Chasers came out attacking early and often, handing the Louisville Bats a 15-5 loss in the second game of their season-ending six-game series on Wednesday afternoon at Louisville Slugger Field. Making his fourth start for Louisville, Jose Acuna made quick work of the Storm Chasers in the

Bats Stifled By Storm Chasers In Opener 7-1

Urbaez homers, Phillips strikes out nine in loss
September 17, 2024

Despite a solid start from Connor Phillips, the Louisville Bats dropped the opener of their six-game series to the Omaha Storm Chasers 7-1 on Tuesday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Omaha quickly opened the scoring off Phillips in the top of the first. Drew Waters reached with a one-out single,

Louisville Bats Homestand Highlights: September 17-22

Louisville wraps up 2024 season at home against Omaha this week
September 16, 2024

As the 2024 season draws to a close, the Louisville Bats will conclude it this week at Louisville Slugger Field for the final homestand of the 2024 season. The week will be a celebration of Bats baseball and the great fans that have supported the team all season. The week

PK at 2K: Players Praise Bats Manager Pat Kelly

August 27, 2024

In one word, Louisville Bats Manager Pat Kelly describes himself as “Intense.” That intensity has fueled Kelly in a professional baseball career that has spanned over 50 years, including nearly four decades on the coaching end with Kelly climbing the ranks as one of the top managers in Minor League

Louisville Bats Release Full 2025 Schedule 

Opening Night at Louisville Slugger Field scheduled for March 28
August 13, 2024

The Louisville Bats are proud to announce the schedule for the 2025 International League season. The 25th season of Minor League Baseball at Louisville Slugger Field will begin with Opening Night at Louisville Slugger Field on Friday, March 28 against the Memphis Redbirds. “It’s hard to believe the 2024 season

Rece Hinds Ready For More After Historic Debut

August 14, 2024

Every player dreams of the kind of week Rece Hinds experienced in his debut stint with the Cincinnati Reds last month. In his first six Major League games beginning on July 8th, the day he was called up, Hinds hit .500 with three doubles, five home runs, 11 RBIs, and

Double Play Prowess Proves Pivotal For Bats

August 1, 2024

Double plays are often called a pitcher’s best friend. For the Louisville Bats in 2024, double plays have been a key to the team’s success. As of the end of July, the Bats lead the International League and are tied for first in all of Minor League Baseball in double

Bats Spread Joy, Smiles In Visit To Norton Children's Hospital

July 25, 2024

Recently, the Bats paid a special visit to Norton Children’s Hospital. Catcher Michael Trautwein joined pitchers Stevie Branche, Spencer Stockton, and Evan Kravetz for the trip. During their visit, the players spent time on each floor, talking with and getting to know the patients and their families. For all four

Brandon Leibrandt's Simple Mentality: "You Only Get One Career"

July 10, 2024

The road to the Major Leagues is often not a straight one. Full of twists and turns, the journey rarely ever goes the way one might think, and few understand that better than Louisville Bats starter Brandon Leibrandt. The lefty found himself on Major League radars at Marist School in

Bats Clobber Cubs In Crazy Slugfest 17-10

Urbaez drives in six, Martini homers twice in victory
September 15, 2024

In their final road game of the 2024 season, the Louisville Bats brought the thunder at the plate, earning a wild 17-10 win over the Iowa Cubs in the finale of a six-game series at Principal Park on Sunday afternoon. Seven of the nine Louisville starters recorded a multi-hit game

Bats Offense Stagnant In 7-2 Loss

Louisville drops fourth straight in Iowa
September 14, 2024

An early lead didn’t last long for the Louisville Bats on Saturday night, as they couldn’t keep the Iowa Cubs off the board in the middle innings in a 7-2 loss at Principal Park in the fifth game of their six-game series. Four the third straight game, the Bats was

Petty Sharp But Bats Fall In Iowa 6-4

Higgins, Hurtubise each double twice in defeat to Cubs
September 13, 2024

Despite a solid Triple-A debut from starter Chase Petty, the Louisville Bats bullpen couldn’t protect a lead in the middle innings and suffered a 6-4 loss to the Iowa Cubs in the fourth game of their six-game series on Friday night at Principal Park. Facing Iowa starter Trey Supak, the

Walk Off Stings Bats In 5-4 Loss

Louisville lets three leads slip away in defeat at Iowa
September 12, 2024

In a back-and-forth game that featured several home runs on each side, the Louisville Bats ultimately couldn’t get the job done in extra innings, suffering a 5-4 loss in 11 innings to the Iowa Cubs on Thursday night at Principal Park. With the score tied at three in the top

Bats Drop Matinee To I-Cubs 5-3

Eighth inning runs the difference as Iowa evens series
September 11, 2024

In another tightly played contest, the Louisville Bats were unable to contain the Iowa Cubs offense late in the game before their own comeback came up short, suffering a 5-3 loss in the second game of their six-game series at Principal Park on Wednesday afternoon. With the score tied 3-3

Bats Survive Slugfest In Iowa With 11-10 Win

Rios hits two more homers, now at eight in eight September games
September 10, 2024

In the opener of their six-game series against the Iowa Cubs, the Louisville Bats stormed ahead with a six-run second and ultimately built a 10-run lead before hanging on by a thread at the very end, withstanding a valiant Cubs comeback attempt for a 11-10 victory on Tuesday night at

Bats Drop Wild Finale To Jumbo Shrimp 9-8

Teams combine for 31 hits, eight errors on Sunday afternoon
September 8, 2024

In a game that featured both teams losing multi-run leads, several errors, and overall chaotic play, the Louisville Bats faltered late and suffered a 9-8 loss in 10 innings in the finale of a six-game series at Louisville Slugger Field on Sunday afternoon. Following a wild nine innings that saw

Defense Stellar For Bats In 4-3 Win

Louisville turns three double plays in victory over Jacksonville
September 7, 2024

The Louisville Bats were strong in the field when they needed to be most while taking advantage of Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp errors to hang on for a 4-3 win, clinching a series victory on Saturday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Bats righty Casey Kelly and Jacksonville starter Anderson Pilar traded

Rios Devours Shrimp With Another Walk-Off Homer

Bats first baseman hits walk-off home run in second straight game
September 6, 2024

Lightning struck twice for the Louisville Bats on Harry Potter Night at Louisville Slugger Field. Incredibly for the second straight night, Edwin Rios launched a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth, this time powering the Bats to a 4-3 win over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Friday

Rios' Walk-Off Blast Powers 6-5 Bats Win

Bats rally for second straight win over Jacksonville
September 5, 2024

The Louisville Bats twice erased multi-run deficits and took the lead for the first time on the final pitch of the night with Edwin Rios launching a walk-off home run to give the Bats a 6-5 win over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in a thriller on Thursday night at Louisville

Phillips, Power Pace Bats To 10-2 Victory

Wendzel homers twice, Rios drives in five in win over Jacksonville
September 4, 2024

Louisville Bats starting pitcher Connor Phillips was dominant over six scoreless innings and the offense provided more than enough support, led by a pair of home runs from Davis Wendzel to cruise to a 10-2 victory over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Wednesday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Phillips got

Bats Drop Opener To Jacksonville In Extras 4-3

Louisville suffers eighth one-run loss in last 11 games
September 3, 2024

The Louisville Bats rallied late to tie Tuesday night’s series opener with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, but they couldn’t match a 10th inning run and ultimately suffered a 4-3 loss in the first of a six-game series at Louisville Slugger Field. Bats righty Randy Wynne began the game in fine

Bats Homestand Highlights September 3-8

Bats battle Jacksonville for second time in franchise history
August 30, 2024

With the 2024 season winding down, the Bats are returning to Louisville Slugger Field for the penultimate homestand of the season. The series features three specialty jerseys, the first Harry Potter Night in Bats history, Traumatic Brain Injury Night, and so much more. For all six games of the homestand,

Bats Stunned By Indians' Comeback In 10-9 Loss

Louisville drops six of seven against Indianapolis
September 1, 2024

The Louisville Bats couldn’t hang on to a seven-run lead, suffering a 10-9 loss in the finale of a seven-game series against the Indianapolis Indians on Sunday afternoon at Victory Field. The game began much better than it ended for the visitors, as Louisville wasted no time in taking an