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Six-run First Inning Propels Spartanburgers to Fourth Straight Win

'Burgers score double-digit runs for the first time this season
April 16, 2026

WILMINGTON, Del. — For the third straight night, the Spartanburgers (6-5) scored before the Blue Rocks (6-5) even stepped to bat. On Thursday, the ‘Burgers had their largest lead of the week to start a game after a six-run first inning. Hub City held on the rest of the way

Offensive Outburst Leads Spartanburgers to Third Straight Win

'Burgers connect for 13 hits and two homers in second straight road victory
April 15, 2026

WILMINGTON, Del. — After three straight losses to begin the year, the Spartanburgers (5-5) rallied back to .500 on the year with a 6-5 win at Wilmington (6-4) on Wednesday. For the second straight night, Hub City used early offense and lockdown pitching late to secure the win. Malcolm Moore

Spartanburgers Top Blue Rocks to Start First Road Series

Moore launches first home run for early start
April 14, 2026

WILMINGTON, Del. — Hub City hit the road Tuesday to begin its first road series of the year. Behind two three-run innings offensively and another strong start from Aidan Curry, the Spartanburgers (4-5) beat the Blue Rocks (6-3) to start the series, 6-4. With two on and two out in

Spartanburgers Edge Drive to Split Series

'Burgers bats come alive, highlighted by Stark home run
April 12, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Another close matchup in the I-85 rivalry went the way of the Spartanburgers late Sunday afternoon, as Hub City (3-5) bested Greenville (3-6), 6-5. Both teams tallied seven hits, but the Spartanburgers took advantage of four Drive errors to draw even in the series, 3-3. The Hub

Greenville’s Five-Run Eighth Costs Hub City in Saturday Loss

Agreda and Eyanson duel to the fifth with shutout starts
April 11, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Spartanburgers (2-5) and Drive (3-5) did not score through the first six innings on Saturday afternoon. After both teams scored a run in the seventh, the Drive used three hits and two walks for a five-run eighth inning. Greenville’s pitching allowed just one hit en route

Macias’s Walk-Off Knock Lifts ‘Burgers over Drive

Pence shines in second start of 2026
April 10, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Hub City and Greenville locked horns in another low-scoring affair Friday night, and the Spartanburgers came out on top in style, thanks to Antonis Macias’s walk-off single. Until the ninth, pitching was once again the star of the show; Dalton Pence blanked the Drive through 5 1/3

Spartanburgers Drop Pitchers’ Duel to Drive

Teams combine for six hits and just over two hours of baseball
April 9, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Pitching dominated Thursday’s game between the Spartanburgers (1-4) and the Drive (2-4). A two-run triple in the seventh from Isaiah Jackson provided the only offense of the night in a 2-0 Greenville win. Both starting pitchers were sensational. Hub City’s J’Briell Easley threw just 18 pitches in

Shutdown Pitching Leads Hub City to First Victory of 2026

Figuereo and Macias blast homers to fuel offense
April 8, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — After dropping the first three games of the season, the Spartanburgers (1-3) found their footing Wednesday, besting Greenville 4-1. Four Hub City pitchers combined to hold the Drive (1-4) to one hit, and the ‘Burgers clubbed two home runs in the victory. Starter Enrique Segura spun three

Spartanburgers Fall in Series Opener against Greenville

Disla homer starts scoring before seven unanswered for the Drive
April 7, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Arturo Disla brought the Fifth Third Park crowd to its feet with his first home run of the year in the bottom of the first. Aidan Curry protected the Spartanburgers (0-3) two-run lead with four scoreless innings. The Drive (1-3) struck for two runs in the sixth,

Rain Forces Sunday Afternoon Postponement

Spartanburgers and Keys to play makeup during June trip to Frederick
April 5, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — After rain forced a delay of over two hours on Saturday at Fifth Third Park, the storms stuck around in the Upstate for Easter Sunday. A steady cell of rain hovered over Fifth Third Park for several hours, and the Spartanburgers (0-2) and Keys (2-0) final game

Hub City’s Comeback Effort Falls Short Saturday

April 4, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — After a two-and-a-half-hour rain delay, the Spartanburgers (0-2) couldn’t complete a comeback against the Frederick Keys (2-0) at Fifth Third Park Saturday, dropping the contest 7-6. Hub City erased a five-run deficit, then had the tying run on base in the ninth, but Frederick’s bullpen hung on

'Burgers fall on Opening Night to Keys

Frederick picks up first win in return to affiliated baseball behind Dzierwa's pro debut
April 3, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — In front of nearly 4,500 fans, the Spartanburgers (0-1) hosted the Frederick Keys (1-0) on Opening Night of the 2026 season. After a dominant start from both starting pitchers, Dalton Pence and Joseph Dzierwa, Frederick used timely hitting to take the first game of the year 6-0.

Texas Rangers Announce 2026 Spartanburgers Preliminary Roster

Preliminary roster features six of Rangers’ top-30 prospects
March 25, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Texas Rangers have announced the Hub City Spartanburgers’ preliminary roster for the 2026 season. The Spartanburgers begin the year with six of the Rangers’ top 30 prospects per MLB Pipeline and 25 returners from last year’s South Atlantic League South Division Championship team. The 31-man roster

Spartanburgers Announce New Alternate Identity: Gusanos de Mezcal Del ‘Burg 

Hub City’s new moniker part of MiLB’s Copa de la Diversión Initiative
March 13, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Hub City Spartanburgers are bringing bold flavor and cultural celebration to Fifth Third Park in 2026 with the launch of their vibrant new alternate identity: the Gusanos de Mezcal Del ‘Burg. Inspired by the smoky spirit of mezcal and the legendary gusano — the agave worm

Spartanburgers to Host Hickory Crawdads for Preseason Scrimmage March 31

Exhibition takes place three days prior to Opening Day
February 23, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — To kick off the 2026 season, the Hub City Spartanburgers will scrimmage the Hickory Crawdads, the Low-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, on March 31. The exhibition at Fifth Third Park will take place three days prior to High-A Opening Day on April 3, when the Spartanburgers

Fifth Third Park to Host High School Baseball Series presented by Ingles 

Steve Sanders Tournament, five other matchups come to downtown Spartanburg
February 12, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Hub City Spartanburgers, in partnership with Ingles, are excited to welcome the 2026 High School Baseball Series to Fifth Third Park. High school action at Fifth Third Park kicks off with the Steve Sanders Tournament Championship on March 2, with three other dates in March to

Spartanburgers Extend Partnership with Ghost Brands as Agency of Record For The 2026 Season

February 18, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Hub City Spartanburgers and Ghost Brands have announced an extension of their partnership, with Ghost Brands continuing as the club’s Agency of Record for the 2026 season. The renewed agreement builds on a relationship which began in November 2023, when Ghost Brands was first engaged as

Hub City Honors Spartanburg’s Baseball Tradition with Pastimes Alternate Identity 

Six nights in 2026 celebrate Duncan Park Stadium’s centennial and the city’s eras of baseball
February 9, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Throughout the second season of Spartanburgers baseball, Hub City is committed to recognizing Spartanburg’s storied baseball lineage. To celebrate 100 years of baseball at Duncan Park Stadium and the various teams which have played in the Sparkle City, the Spartanburgers will transform into the Spartanburg Pastimes six

Fifth Third Park Welcomes Hub City Invitational in February 

Boston College, Cornell, Northwestern to play in round-robin format
January 22, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Fifth Third Park will host its first-ever college tournament February 20-22. The newest ballpark in the Upstate welcomes Boston College, Cornell and Northwestern to the ‘Burg for the Hub City Invitational, adding to its collegiate slate, which already features three standalone games. The tournament is a round-robin

2026 Single-Game Tickets and New Season Passes are OUT NOW!

Limited Beachin’ on the Berm ticket and giveaway package available now
January 20, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Year two of baseball in the ‘Burg is starting to sizzle! The Hub City Spartanburgers have just released single-game tickets for all 2026 regular season games, giving fans the chance to lock in their seats for another thrilling summer of baseball and double the FUN at Fifth

Spartanburgers Honor Upstate’s Military History with Spartan Regiment Alternate Identity 

Identity celebrates 250 years of America and foundation of Spartanburg
January 14, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — In honor of the militia group that became the namesake of the city, the Hub City Spartanbugers have released their first-ever alternate identity: the Spartan Regiment. With America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, the Regiment identity reflects the Spartanburgers and Spartanburg Community College’s (SCC) commitment to celebrating the

Spartanburgers Drop 2026 Promotional Schedule 

Fifth Third Park welcomes back fans for 66 unique home games
January 12, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Spartanburgers have released their 2026 promotional schedule, featuring 66 home games accompanied by 66 unique theme nights. Each of the 12 home series will feature high-level talent on the field and wacky hijinks off the diamond as Hub City, the reigning South Division champion, chases a

Rangers Announce 2026 Spartanburgers Coaching Staff

Maldonado takes the helm; Comer promoted to Double-A
January 9, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Texas Rangers today announced the organization's 2026 minor league coordinators and coaching staffs for their four affiliates. The Rangers have brought new leadership to Spartanburg, as Carlos Maldonado takes the helm for the 'Burgers' second season, along with a new staff. Four members of the 2025

Spartanburgers Partner with Bojangles of Western North Carolina as Presenting Sponsor for Clemson-USC Upstate May 12 

Bojangles to sponsor Fifth Third Park’s last collegiate game in 2026
December 16, 2025

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Spartanburgers are proud to announce Bojangles as the presenting sponsor of Clemson and USC Upstate’s matchup at Fifth Third Park on May 12. Bojanges is the official chicken partner of the Hub City Spartanburgers. Tickets for all three collegiate matchups at Fifth Third Park are available

Hub City Spartanburgers and Jorden Hall Partner for Holiday Food Drive Saturday 

Donate five cans on on December 6 and receive a free ticket
December 2, 2025

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Hub City Spartanburgers are proud to announce a special community partnership with influencer Jorden Hall for a Holiday Food Drive taking place Saturday, December 6. Fans, families, and community members are invited to join the team and Hall in supporting Miracle Hill Ministries to help local