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Suns Sets on 2020 Season Hopes

June 30, 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 30, 2020) – MLB has elected not to send players to its affiliated minor-league teams. As such, there will be no professional affiliated Minor League Baseball in the calendar year 2020. Therefore, the Hagerstown Suns, like all other Minor League Baseball affiliates, are officially on hiatus. The

Suns Release 2020 Promotional Schedule

Join the Fun All Summer Long
March 12, 2020

The Hagerstown Suns return to Municipal Stadium on Thursday, April 16 to begin the 40th season of Minor League Baseball in the Hub City. The Single A affiliate of the World Series Champion Washington Nationals will celebrate both with a memorable season filled with promotions, giveaways, special deals and more

Sun Sets on 2019 Season

Suns Improve on 2018, Eye 2020 Playoff Berth
September 5, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 5, 2019) - The 2019 Suns broke camp with an impressive roster boasting seven of the Washington Nationals' top 30 prospects according to MLB.com. Highlighted by 2018 second round pick Tim Cate and international signee Israel Pineda, manager Patrick Anderson was given a strong group to lead into the season starting versus the Greensboro

Suns Drop Final Game 10-5

Six-Run Fourth Sets Suns
September 2, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 2, 2019) - A four-run seventh wasn't enough to rally in the Suns final game of the year, which came down to a 10-5 loss to the Lakewood BlueClaws at Municipal Stadium Monday afternoon.Niomar Gomez (L, 0-1) made his South Atlantic League debut and gave up eight runs in

'Claws Miscues Lead to Third Straight Dub

Hagerstown Beats Lakewood 4-3 Sunday
September 1, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 1, 2019) - The Suns took advantage of two BlueClaw wild pitches to guide them to a 4-3 victory at Municipal Stadium Sunday afternoon.While knotted up 1-1 in the fourth with Justin Connell at third base, Francisco Morales (L, 1-8) threw an errant throw to the backstop that allowed Connell to score

Early Offense, Strong Pitching Culminates in 6-1 Win

Suns Dominate 'Claws Early in Victory
August 31, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 31, 2019) - The Suns scored in each of the first three innings to upend the BlueClaws 6-1 in Saturday's contest at Municipal Stadium.Nic Perkins started the scoring for Hagerstown (64-74, 34-34), lacing a double down the left field line to score Jackson Cluff and Drew Mendoza in the first inning.

Suns Walk-Off Wild Game Vs Lakewood

Walk-Off Error on Lehman Allows Upshaw to Score Winning Run
August 30, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 30, 2019) - Armond Upshaw scored from a sacrifice bunt by Jackson Cluff and a throwing error from pitcher Taylor Lehman to give the Suns a 3-2 walk-off victory over Lakewood Friday evening at Municipal Stadium.Cluff's sacrifice allowed the third run to score off Lehman (L, 2-2) in his four innings of work

Suns Drop Kannapolis Finale 5-4

Intimidators Close Season with Close Win
August 29, 2019

KANNAPOLIS, NC (August 29, 2019) - A sixth inning rally could not lift the Suns over the Intimidators in a 5-4 loss in Kannapolis Thursday evening.Jackson Stoeckinger (L, 2-3) got into trouble early, issuing a walk with the bases loaded to allow Kannapolis's first run to score in the home half of

Homestand #13 Preview: August 30-September 2

Suns Close Out Season with BlueClaws
August 29, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 30, 2019) - The Suns welcome Lakewood to Municipal Stadium for a four-game series August 30-September 2 to close out the 2019 season.Hagerstown is 9-12 against the BlueClaws this season and has dropped two of the last three contests vs the BlueClaws at Municipal Stadium.

Rutledge Sets Season-High in Loss

Starter K's 9 Intimidators in 3-1 Defeat
August 28, 2019

KANNAPOLIS, NC (August 28, 2019) - Jackson Rutledge set a Suns' season-high nine strikeouts in Hagerstown's 3-1 loss to the Kannapolis Intimidators at Intimidators Stadium Wednesday night.Rutledge struck out the side in the third and fifth innings prior to leaving the game with a no-decision having allowed one run in his five

Five-Run Inning Eliminates Suns

Hagerstown falls to Kannapolis 5-4
August 27, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 27, 2019) - The Suns were not able to overcome a five-run Kannapolis fourth inning in their 5-4 loss to the Intimidators at Intimidators Stadium Tuesday.Hagerstown (62-72, 32-32) entered the fourth leading 1-0, but Alfonso Hernandez (L, 0-2) entered out of the bullpen and was ambushed by the

Pitching Staff Stays Dialed in for 4-1 Win

Suns Staff Shuts Down Intimidators in Opener
August 26, 2019

Kannapolis, NC (August 26, 2019) - Reid Schaller kept the pitching staff rolling in Hagerstown's 4-1 over Kannapolis at Intimidator Stadium Monday evening.Schaller (W, 4-3) spun the first five frames of Hagerstown's (62-71, 32-31) win, wringing up half a dozen batters while surrendering just two hits.

Suns Take Series with Emphatic Victory

The Bats and Arms Showed Out in Hagerstown's 9-0 Win
August 25, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 25, 2019) - The Suns bats jumped on the Shorebirds early, and the pitching silenced the opposing bats in their 9-0 win over Delmarva at Municipal Stadium Sunday.Hagerstown (61-71, 31-31) struck for seven runs early which was plenty of support for starter Jake Irvin (W, 7-8), who spun

Suns Split Doubleheader with Delmarva

Bats Can't Pull Ahead for Sweep
August 24, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 24, 2019) - The Suns dominated the Delmarva bats all day, but were forced to settle for a doubleheader split against the Shorebirds at Municipal Stadium Saturday. Tomas Alastre threw Hagerstown's (60-71, 30-31) first complete game of the season in their 5-1 game-one victory, but the Shorebirds (86-43, 38-22) took

Suns and Shorebirds Opener at Municipal Stadium Postponed

Doubleheader Set for Saturday at 5:05 p.m., Fireworks Move to 8/30
August 23, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 23, 2019) - The Hagerstown Suns and Delmarva Shorebirds have postponed their series opener tonight due to wet grounds. The game will be rescheduled in a doubleheader tomorrow at 5:05 p.m.Gates open at 4:00 p.m. and the first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a Mike Mussina

Suns Take Series with Shutout Victory

Pitching allows just one hit in the 2-0 win
August 22, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 22, 2019) - Suns pitchers dominated Greenville hitters and combined for a one-hit shutout in their 2-0 victory over the Drive at Municipal Stadium Thursday.Jackson Rutledge (W, 2-0) got the start for the Suns (59-70, 29-30) and put together an efficient five innings. The first-round pick worked five

Bullpen Ends Streak in 5-4 Loss to Drive

Rubbermatch Tomorrow at 7:05 p.m.
August 21, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 21, 2019) - The Suns bullpen surrendered four runs in as many innings in a 5-4 loss to the Greenville Drive at Municipal Stadium Wednesday night.Hagerstown (58-70, 28-30) took a 4-2 lead during a three-run sixth that started with a Drew Mendoza walk and a Jacob Rhinesmith single before Kyle Marinconz hit a one-out

Suns Pitching Dominates in 4-1 Win

Schaller and Hernandez Shut Down Greenville Bats
August 20, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 20, 2019) - The Suns pitching staff held the Drive to only one run on four hits in their 4-1 win over Greenville at Municipal Stadium Tuesday.Reid Schaller (W, 3-3) got the start for Hagerstown (58-69, 28-29) and rolled through five innings. The righty allowed only one run

Homestand #12 Preview: August 20-25

Suns welcome Drive and Shorebirds to Hagerstown
August 20, 2019

The Hagerstown Suns welcome the Greenville Drive and the Delmarva Shorebirds to Municipal Stadium for a six-game homestand August 20-25. Each team will be in Hagerstown for a three-game series.The Suns are 1-2 against the Drive this season after dropping a series in Greenville April 22-24. Hagerstown is 6-13 against

Suns Drop Finale to West Virginia 4-2

Late Offense Not Enough to Overcome Power
August 18, 2019

CHARLESTON, WV (August 18, 2019) - Hagerstown couldn't overcome an early 4-0 deficit with a late rally in a 4-2 loss to the West Virginia Power at Appalachian Power Park Sunday afternoon.Jake Irvin (L, 6-8) ran into trouble early, loading the bases with no outs in each of the first two innings.

Suns Rise Late to Upend Power 4-1

Three-Run Ninth Propels Hagerstown to 3rd Straight Win
August 17, 2019

CHARLESTON, WV (August 17, 2019) - Hagerstown beat up on the West Virginia Power bullpen to win 4-1 at Appalachian Power Park Saturday evening.With Hagerstown (27-28, 57-68) trailing 1-0 with two outs in the seventh inning, Phil Caulfield bounded a ball off the right field wall to bring Israel Pineda, who had reached on

Suns Claim 4-1 Win Behind Mendoza Bomb

Mendoza Goes Deep, Pitching Dominates Power Bats in Win
August 16, 2019

CHARLESTON, WV (August 16, 2019) - The Suns pitching staff shut down the West Virginia Power in a 4-1 victory at Appalachian Power Park Friday night.Jackson Stoeckinger (W, 2-2) spun five, one-run innings to start the game off. He wrung up four Power (62-62, 25-29) batters before exiting the game and handing

Adon Earns League-Leading 11th Win in WV

Suns Take Game 6-3 Behind Three-Run Eighth
August 15, 2019

CHARLESTON, WV (August 15, 2019) - Joan Adon pushed four, one-run innings of relief as the Suns charged ahead behind three runs in the eighth to win 6-3 versus the West Virginia Power at Appalachian Power Park Thursday night.Adon (W, 11-3) earned his league-leading 11th win after allowing a solo shot from Matt

Suns Release 2020 Schedule

Hagerstown Opens Home Schedule April 16 vs DEL
August 15, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 15, 2019) - The Hagerstown Suns are excited to announce the release of their 2020 schedule. 2020 marks the Suns 40th season playing baseball at Municipal Stadium.Hagerstown kicks off their 40th anniversary season Thursday, April 16 vs the Delmarva Shorebirds. The home series marks four of the

Suns Bats Silenced Again by Lakewood

Lakewood Takes Series with 5-1 Win
August 14, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 14, 2019) - Hagerstown's bats faltered again as they fell to the Lakewood BlueClaws 5-1 Wednesday afternoon at Municipal Stadium.Reid Schaller (L, 2-3) looked good on the rubber, striking out six BlueClaw (22-28, 52-69) while allowing just one earned run to score, but his bats could not pick him