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Howlers to Host Lucha Libre Event at City Stadium

June 2, 2026

The Hill City Howlers are excited to bring an authentic Lucha Libre show to the Commonwealth of Virginia, June 20, at City Stadium. The event partners with Pro Wrestling Revolution, which strives to bring world-class Lucha Libre wrestling to the United States. PWR has successfully conducted shows in Texas, Washington,

Caceres Powers Howlers to Win Over Nats

June 5, 2026

The Hill City Howlers came through with timely hitting against Fredericksburg Friday in a 6-5 win, their second straight victory of the current series. The game’s star provided its biggest hit. Outfielder Juneiker Caceras had two hits, both of them home runs. One came in the first, and one came

Howlers Drop Heartbreaker to Fredericksburg

June 2, 2026

The Hill City Howlers lose the tie in their season series with the Fredericksburg Nationals following a 3-2 heartbreaker on a Nationals walkoff. Offense was at a premium all night with the two teams combining for 12 hits to score five total runs. Two Howlers managed multiple hits, with right

Ryan Prager Named Pitcher of the Week

June 1, 2026

Hill City Howlers pitcher Ryan Prager was named the Carolina League Pitcher of the Week by Minor League Baseball after his dominant performances against the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. The left-hander made two appearances in the series, striking out 14 in five innings of work. In his first appearance on Thursday, Prager

Howlers Drop Game, Series to Fayetteville

May 31, 2026

The Fayetteville Woodpeckers took the series over the Hill City Howlers with a 3-2 win on Sunday afternoon. In the quickest game of the series, the Howlers lineup only struck out twice in the matinee, but could not muster up the timely hit in the ninth. The loss marks the

Fayetteville Finishes off Hill City with Eight-Run Inning

May 30, 2026

An eight-run seventh propelled the Fayetteville Woodpeckers to a 17-7 win over the Hill City Howlers on Saturday evening. The Howlers surrendered a season-high 22 hits with the Woodpeckers collecting at least one in all but two innings. Every player on the Woodpeckers reached base, with eight scoring at least

Howlers Walk-Off Fayetteville in Ten Innings

May 29, 2026

The Hill City Howlers used extra innings to knock off the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, 3-2 (10), on Friday evening. Yerlin Luis notched the team’s sixth walk-off win of the season. In addition, the Howlers improved to 4-0 in extra innings games, despite only collecting four hits. A two-run home run from

Howlers Pitching Strikes Out 22; Lose 4-2

May 28, 2026

The Hill City Howlers pitching staff struck out 22 in a losing effort against the Fayetteville Woodpeckers on Thursday evening by a score of 4-2. Howlers starter Joey Oakie picked up the first eight strikeouts, Ettore Guilianelli earned one, Ryan Prager followed with six of his own before the final

Four-Hour Marathon Holds Down Howlers

May 27, 2026

The Hill City Howlers dropped a four-hour heartbreaker to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, 3-2, on Wednesday evening. For the second straight game, the heavens opened in the fourth inning, as rain and wind pelted the ballpark. After light flooding was cleared off on the warning track, the teams continued a tense

Rain-Filled Evening Goes For Howlers

May 26, 2026

A rain-filled evening fell in favor of the Hill City Howlers behind a 5-4 victory over the Fayetteville Woodpeckers on Tuesday evening. Rain fell throughout the evening, including a rain delay that lasted over an hour. Fayetteville played catch-up from the very beginning, but could not overcome the deficit as

Howlers Use Five-Run Eighth For Stunning Victory

May 23, 2026

A five-run eighth inning propelled the Hill City Howlers to a 5-4 victory over the Salem RidgeYaks on Saturday evening. The RidgeYaks threatened with two in the ninth but fell with the bases loaded, giving the Howlers the surprise victory. Heading to the eighth inning, the Howlers had yet to

Howlers Split Damp Doubleheader with Salem

May 22, 2026

The Hill City Howlers and Salem RidgeYaks split their Friday afternoon doubleheader to keep the series even. Game one fell in favor of Salem, as they scratched across a 3-1 victory. The Howlers stole game two with a walk-off single in extras to win 2-1. The RidgeYaks opened the scoring

Thursday's Game vs. Salem Postponed; Doubleheader Friday

May 21, 2026

Thursday’s game between the Hill City Howlers and the Salem RidgeYaks has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be rescheduled as a doubleheader on Friday, May 22, with game one beginning at 4 p.m. The regularly scheduled game two will begin approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion

Salem Silences Howlers in Stifling Performance

May 20, 2026

The Salem RidgeYaks found revenge with an 8-3 win over the Hill City Howlers on Wednesday evening. After the 16-2 blowout win for Hill City on Tuesday, Salem turned the tables with a dominant pitching performance. Only one of the Howlers three runs was earned, which came off of starter

Howlers Blowout RidgeYaks in Series Opener

May 19, 2026

The Hill City Howlers stomped the Salem RidgeYaks 16-2 on Tuesday evening, scoring 12 in the first four innings. Jose Pirela finished a homer shy of the cycle, while also picking up five RBIs. Riley Nelson had a quiet day at the plate but set a season high with five

Offense Sputters in Loss to Wilson

May 15, 2026

The Hill City Howlers lose their second straight in Wilson by a 5-1 score, evening the series at two games apiece with the Warbirds. Hill City had one of its toughest days at the plate Friday, scraping up four hits and three walks while striking out nine times in the

Middle Innings Wreak Howlers Against Warbirds

May 14, 2026

The Hill City Howlers lost their first of the series in Wilson, 7-3, after a dominant three-inning stretch early in the game for the Warbirds. Wilson poured on six of its seven runs in the second, third and fourth innings, scoring three in the fourth after the Howlers opened the

Four Run Tenth Carries Howlers Over Warbirds

May 13, 2026

The Hill City Howlers won their second straight in Wilson to start the series 2-0 over the Warbirds in another solid pitching day, finishing the game with a 7-3 final in extras. Howlers lefty Nelson Keljo provided another strong start after he held Wilson to one hit and no runs,

Howlers End Skid; Take Series Opener Against Wilson

May 12, 2026

The Hill City Howlers started their second series in Wilson against the Warbirds with a convincing 4-2 victory, coming through with their bullpen shining. Howlers righties Zane Petty and Luke Fernandez combined for five scoreless innings of relief, only letting up two hits and two walks while striking out five.

Walks Cost Howlers Series Split with Nationals

May 10, 2026

The Hill City Howlers dropped their first series of the season after losing to the Fredericksburg Nationals, 11-4, on Sunday afternoon. The Howlers had split or won every series prior to dropping four of six to the ‘Nats. The pitching staff combined for 12 walks, their most of the season.

Howlers Lineup Quiets in Late Innings, Falls to 'Nats

May 9, 2026

The offensive woes continued for the Hill City Howlers as they fell to the Fredericksburg Nationals, 7-3, on Saturday night. With the win, the FredNats secured a split of the series heading to Sunday’s matinee. Howlers starter, Will McCausland, tied a career-high with eight strikeouts in his no-decision. Hill City

Seven-Run Ninth Downs Howlers

May 8, 2026

A seven-run ninth inning spoiled the night for the Hill City Howlers as the Fredericksburg Nationals went on to win 11-5. Angel Perez struggled entering the ninth, allowing all seven runs before recording an out. Despite the blowout, the Howlers preserved their bullpen, only using three pitchers throughout the game.

Willits Clutch Single Lifts Nationals Over Howlers

May 7, 2026

Eli Willits delivered the knockout blow for the Fredericksburg Nationals against the Hill City Howlers on Thursday evening, winning 4-2. For the third straight night, the game was tied going to the ninth before the ‘Nats delivered in the clutch. Hill City struck first off of Carson Fischer in the

Yerlin Luis Blast Walks-Off Fredericksburg for Second Straight Night

May 6, 2026

Yerlin Luis delivered a walk-off solo home run as the Hill City Howlers downed the Fredericksburg Nationals 4-3 on Wednesday evening. For the Howlers, it was the second walk-off win in as many days, after walking off the FredNats Tuesday night in a 4-3 win. It is their fourth walk-off

Dauri Fernandez Walks Off Fredericksburg in Series Opener

May 5, 2026

The Hill City Howlers walked-off the Fredericksburg Nationals on Tuesday evening, 4-3, behind a Dauri Fernandez RBI-single. With the walk-off, Fernandez extended his RBI-streak to six games. He also currently rides an eight game hit streak. The Nationals struck first after back-to-back singles to open up the game. Yeremy Cabrera