Howlers to Host Lucha Libre Event at City Stadium
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,
Warbirds Stifle Howlers Comeback to Split Series
A Nick Monile home run in the eighth halted the Hill City Howlers comeback as the Wilson Warbirds hung on to win 11-6 on Sunday afternoon. The Warbirds, despite being held to six hits, found ways to capitalize on walks and Howlers mistakes to put 11 runs on the board.
Walk Off Win Helps Howlers Sweep Doubleheader
The Hill City Howlers stole the doubleheader over the Wilson Warbirds on Saturday afternoon, winning both late in the game. Game one fell 4-3 after the Howlers retook the lead in the eighth inning. Game two was a 1-0 pitcher’s duel capped off by an Anthony Martinez walk-off home run
Weather Suspends Friday Game; Doubleheader Saturday
Friday’s game between the Hill City Howlers and the Wilson Warbirds has been suspended due to inclement weather. In the middle of the first inning of a scoreless game, the skies opened, and the tarp was placed on the field. The game will be restarted as a doubleheader on Saturday,
Bats Go Quiet, Wilson Takes Advantage in Loss
The Hill City Howlers succumbed to the strong pitching of the Wilson Warbirds, falling 7-3 on Thursday evening. Hill City combined for five hits in the loss while surrendering eight of their own. Of note, Howlers relief arm Javi Torres made his home debut, throwing two scoreless innings . Wilson
Ninth Inning Rally Falls Short in Howlers Loss
Despite an eventful ninth, the Hill City Howlers fell 8-7 to the Wilson Warbirds on Wednesday evening. Hill City had the tying run in scoring position and the winning run aboard with one out in the ninth but could not get over the hump. For the second straight night, the
Howlers Explode for 12, Knock Off Warbirds
The offense erupted for the Hill City Howlers en route to a 12-6 win over the Wilson Warbirds on Tuesday evening. Hill City led 12-0 through the first four innings before the Warbirds climbed their way back into the game. Every member of both teams found their way aboard through
Caceres Powers Howlers to Win Over Nats
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.