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Bats Can't Keep Up in 7-2 Loss To Iowa

Rodriguez and Encarnacion-Strand home runs not enough to halt losing streak
April 3, 2026

After 18 home runs in the first three games of the series, the power surge continued Friday evening, as the Louisville Bats lost their third straight to the Iowa Cubs 7-2 at Louisville Slugger Field. Davis Daniel made his second start as a member of the Bats and followed his

Bats Continue Homestand With Series Against Iowa

Taco Tuesday, Healthcare Appreciation Night, Bluey Day highlight the homestand
March 31, 2026

The Louisville Bats stay home this week for their next series at Louisville Slugger Field. The 26th season of baseball in downtown Louisville continues with a six-game series from Tuesday, March 31 to Sunday, April 5 against the Iowa Cubs, Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. The week features plenty

Bats Announce Preliminary 2026 Opening Night Roster

30-man roster features six of Reds Top 30 prospects
March 26, 2026

With the 2026 season set to begin, the Louisville Bats, alongside the Cincinnati Reds, have announced their initial roster ahead of Opening Night at Louisville Slugger Field on Friday, March 27 against the Omaha Storm Chasers. Under the direction of a well-rounded coaching staff led by returning Manager Pat Kelly,

Louisville Bats and TARC Partner to Offer 20% Discount for Riders at Friday Night Games

Discount available beginning with Opening Night on March 27
March 24, 2026

The Louisville Bats and the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) today announced a new partnership to make getting to the ballpark easier and more affordable for fans throughout the 2026 season. Through the partnership, TARC riders will receive 20% off tickets to all Friday night home games at Louisville

Bats Partner With Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. To Introduce Bourbon-Focused Club Experience At Louisville Slugger Field

Whiskey Thief Backstop, Stadium Club to debut in 2026 season
March 3, 2026

The Louisville Bats and Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. today announced an exciting multi-year partnership centered around enhancing the fan experience at Louisville Slugger Field. This agreement brings together two Louisville staples to elevate the ballpark’s premium hospitality spaces. Beginning with the upcoming 2026 season, two of the ballpark’s signature club

Bats’ Kaleb Meredith Honored with National Turf Scholarship

17-year-old ground crew member recognized in ceremony among industry veterans
February 17, 2026

In a banquet hall in Fort Worth, Texas with some of the most experienced sports field managers in the country, Kaleb Meredith was likely the youngest person in attendance. By the end of the night on January 22, the 17-year-old was walking across the stage to accept a national scholarship,

Bats Fall Short 11-10 In Offensive Battle With Iowa

Louisville comes up short despite 15 hits and two Michael Chavis home runs
April 2, 2026

The Louisville Bats suffered the loss in a back-and-forth offensive barrage, falling to the Iowa Cubs 11-10 Thursday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Julian Aguiar made his second start of the season against the I-Cubs, but showed early signs of struggle after going scoreless in his first outing. With one

Bats Release Jam-Packed 2026 Promotional Schedule

Bobbleheads, fireworks, special appearances, concerts headline 2026 season
February 4, 2026

With baseball returning to Louisville Slugger Field next month, the Louisville Bats today announced the full promotional schedule for the 2026 season. The upcoming baseball season is sure to be one to remember, with a slew of theme nights, entertainment acts, special appearances, giveaways, fireworks, and so much more on

Bats Unveil Full 2026 Coaching Staff

Manager Pat Kelly returns for seventh season with mix of new and returning staff
January 29, 2026

The Louisville Bats, in conjunction with the Cincinnati Reds, today named the coaching staff for the 2026 season, led by the return of Manager Pat Kelly. The full coaching staff for the 2026 Louisville Bats is below: - Manager: Pat Kelly (7th season with Bats) - Hitting Coach: Daryle Ward

Bats' Win Streak Ends Despite Hinds’ Two-Homer game

Hinds homers twice and drives in five in 12-7 loss to I-Cubs.
April 1, 2026

The Louisville Bats' defense and bullpen couldn’t back Chase Petty’s shaky outing as they fell 12-7 to the Iowa Cubs for the first loss of the 2026 season on Wednesday afternoon at Louisville Slugger Field. After Petty’s perfect top of the first inning, Blake Dunn worked a five-pitch leadoff walk

Bats Manager Pat Kelly Named 2025 Mike Coolbaugh Award Winner

Kelly takes home prestigious honor after sixth season in Louisville
December 8, 2025

At the Baseball Winter Meetings in Orlando, Florida earlier today, Minor League Baseball announced that Louisville Bats Manager Pat Kelly has been named the recipient of the 17th annual Mike Coolbaugh Award. The Mike Coolbaugh Award is presented annually to an individual who has shown outstanding baseball work ethic, knowledge

Bats Refuse To Lose, Staging A Late Comeback To Remain Unbeaten

Arroyo and Hinds homer in the ninth to beat Iowa 8-7 on Tuesday night
March 31, 2026

Down to their last three outs, the Louisville Bats homered their way to a stunning 8-7 victory over the Iowa Cubs, capped by Rece Hinds’ walk-off home run to keep the bats undefeated. The Bats sent left-hander Brandon Leibrandt to the mound for the first of six games against the

Bats Dominate Omaha 10-4 To Earn Opening Series Sweep

Pitching newcomers help pace Louisville to first 3-0 start since 2013
March 29, 2026

The Louisville Bats caught fire on Sunday afternoon, putting on an all-around clinic to record a 10-4 win over the Omaha Storm Chasers to complete an opening series sweep. Bats newcomer Davis Daniel was penciled in as the series-finishing starter. He would begin his Louisville stint in great fashion, retiring

Bats Clutch Hitting Makes History In Walk-Off Win Over Omaha

Rece Hinds delivers history in walk-off fashion, as Louisville picks up their 3,000th all-time win.
March 28, 2026

The Louisville Bats held off a late offensive surge by the Omaha Storm Chasers, and stormed back in the bottom of the ninth to tie the game, where they would eventually walk off with a 6-5 victory at Louisville Slugger Field on Saturday afternoon. Julian Aguiar got the starting nod

Pitching Paces Bats To 2-1 Opening Night Win

Petty strikes out eight in strong start as Louisville defeats Omaha
March 27, 2026

The Louisville Bats got strong pitching all night, escaping a pair of late jams to preserve an early lead in a 2-1 Opening Night win over the Omaha Storm Chasers on Friday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Getting the Opening Night nod for the first time in his career, Chase

Bats Open 2026 Season This Weekend Against Omaha

Opening Night, Kids Opening Day, Autographs highlight first homestand
March 25, 2026

At long last, baseball season has returned! The Louisville Bats are back this weekend to open the 2026 season at Louisville Slugger Field. The 26th season of baseball in downtown Louisville begins with a three-game series from Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29 against the Omaha Chasers, Triple-A affiliate

Louisville Bats Opening Night Tickets On Sale Now 

Dollar beers return for Bats’ season opener on March 27 vs. Omaha
January 20, 2026

With only 66 days remaining until baseball returns to downtown Louisville, the Louisville Bats have announced details and promotions for Opening Night at Louisville Slugger Field. Tickets are on sale now for the season opener at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, March 27 against the Omaha Storm Chasers. TICKETS FOR OPENING

Louisville Bats 2025 Top 10 Home Runs

December 3, 2025

The 2025 Louisville Bats had a year to remember. Throughout the season, some of the best prospects in the Cincinnati Reds organization took the field and delighted fans at Louisville Slugger Field. Over the 150-game season, 22 different players combined to hit 158 home runs for Louisville. As 2025 winds

It's Not The Heat, It's The Louisville Humidity 

Louisville Bats unveil new weather-themed alternate identity
November 19, 2025

Louisville Slugger Field will be heating up in 2026. Throughout their franchise history, the Louisville Bats have been known for their creative promotions, family-friendly atmosphere, and making memories for fans of all ages centered around America’s pastime. A key component for the Bats in the past few years has been

Louisville Bats 2025 Season In Review

Louisville ends season strong, eight members of 2025 Bats make MLB Debut
October 30, 2025

Click Here To View The Full 2025 Louisville Bats Season In Review 2025 IN REVIEW: The 2025 season saw the Bats finish with a 71-79 record, 18 games behind the eventual International League and Triple-A National Champion Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in the overall standings. The Bats finished 12th in the

Cosmic Takeover Tour Touching Down At Louisville Slugger Field In 2026!

September 26, 2025

The Louisville Bats are excited to announce that Cosmic Baseball, a glow-in-the-dark twist on America’s favorite pastime, is coming to Louisville Slugger Field in 2026! The Cosmic Takeover Tour, which completely sold out in 2025, is stopping in Louisville next season, and fans can enter the ticket lottery now through

Louisville Sports Entertainment District proposed next to Louisville Slugger Field

Project would create vibrant connection between downtown neighborhoods
December 2, 2024

LOUISVILLE, Ky, (Dec. 2, 2024) - Mayor Craig Greenberg today announced a transformative new mixed-use development proposal adjacent to Louisville Slugger Field. The proposal is a joint venture between Louisville Bats’ owner Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) and Machete Group, an industry leader specializing in the planning and development of sports

Pranks, Tears, and Pure Joy: How Bats Players Got the Call

Inside the life-changing conversations that turned Louisville Bats into Cincinnati Reds
September 24, 2025

It’s the moment that comes right before the one they dreamed about as kids. Stepping onto a Major League field is the culmination of decades of work and sacrifice. But before the bright lights and roaring crowds of tens of thousands, the journey often begins in a cramped Minor Leauge