Hagerstown Suns News

Sun Sets on 2019 Season

Suns Improve on 2018, Eye 2020 Playoff Berth

By John Kocsis Jr. | September 9, 2019 5:13 PM ET

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 Grasshoppers on the road April 4.

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Suns Drop Final Game 10-5

Six-Run Fourth Sets Suns

Armond Upshaw launched a three-run homer in the 7th of Hagerstown's final game of the season. (Abby Choi/Hagerstown Suns Staff)

By John Kocsis Jr. | September 2, 2019 5:45 PM ET

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.

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'Claws Miscues Lead to Third Straight Dub

Hagerstown Beats Lakewood 4-3 Sunday

Kyle Marinconz doubled in the game-winning run in Sunday afternoons contest vs Lakewood (Patrick Cavey)

By John Kocsis Jr. | September 1, 2019 6:49 PM ET

The Suns took advantage of two BlueClaw wild pitches to guide them to a 4-3 victory at Municipal Stadium Sunday afternoon.

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Early Offense, Strong Pitching Culminates in 6-1 Win

Suns Dominate 'Claws Early in Victory

Nic Perkins had a pair of doubles and two RBI in Hagerstown's 6-1 win over Lakewood Saturday. (Abby Choi/Hagerstown Suns Staff)

By John Kocsis Jr. | August 31, 2019 9:45 PM ET

The Suns scored in each of the first three innings to upend the BlueClaws 6-1 in Saturday's contest at Municipal Stadium.

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Suns Walk-Off Wild Game Vs Lakewood

Walk-Off Error on Lehman Allows Upshaw to Score Winning Run

Jackson Cluff bunted a ball that eventually led to Armond Upshaw scoring on a throwing error to walk-off the game for Hagerstown. (Abby Choi/Hagerstown Suns)

By John Kocsis Jr. | August 30, 2019 10:49 PM ET

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.

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Suns Drop Kannapolis Finale 5-4

Intimidators Close Season with Close Win

Phil Caulfield drew a bases loaded walk to bring the Suns within one in their loss to Kannapolis Thursday night. (Abby Choi/Hagerstown Suns Staff)

By John Kocsis Jr. | August 29, 2019 10:51 PM ET

A sixth inning rally could not lift the Suns over the Intimidators in a 5-4 loss in Kannapolis Thursday evening.

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Homestand #13 Preview: August 30-September 2

Suns Close Out Season with BlueClaws

Your last chance to catch the 2019 Suns is this weekend against the Lakewood BlueClaws!

By John Kocsis Jr. | August 29, 2019 4:29 PM ET

The Suns welcome Lakewood to Municipal Stadium for a four-game series August 30-September 2 to close out the 2019 season.

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Rutledge Sets Season-High in Loss

Starter K's 9 Intimidators in 3-1 Defeat

Jackson Rutledge set a Suns' season-high with nine strikeouts against Kannapolis Wednesday evening.

By John Kocsis Jr. | August 28, 2019 10:53 PM ET

Jackson Rutledge set a Suns' season-high nine strikeouts in Hagerstown's 3-1 loss to the Kannapolis Intimidators at Intimidators Stadium Wednesday night.

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Five-Run Inning Eliminates Suns

Hagerstown falls to Kannapolis 5-4

Jacob Rhinesmith drove in three runs in Hagerstown's loss to Kannapolis Tuesday. (Abby Choi/Hagerstown Suns)

By Connor Newcomb | August 27, 2019 9:33 PM ET

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.

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Pitching Staff Stays Dialed in for 4-1 Win

Suns Staff Shuts Down Intimidators in Opener

Reid Schaller tossed five scoreless innings in Hagerstown's 4-1 win over the Intimidators Monday night.

By John Kocsis Jr. | August 26, 2019 9:51 PM ET

Reid Schaller started the Suns third shutout in the last five games as they rolled past Kannapolis 4-1 at Intimidator Stadium Monday evening.

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