‘Burgers Fall to Bowling Green Thursday
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Spartanburgers’ three-game win streak was snapped by Bowling Green Thursday. The Hot Rods (26-12, 73-31) bested the ‘Burgers (13-25, 47-57) by seven, a 10-3 final at Bowling Green Ballpark. Both teams stranded runners on base in the first. Hub City fell behind in the second.
Martin Homers Twice in Third Straight Win
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Hub City and Bowling Green brought the firepower early on Wednesday night. After seven combined runs in the first two innings, the Spartanburgers pitching staff put the clamps on. Hub City (13-24, 47-56) erased a two-run deficit to take down Bowling Green (25-13, 72-31) by a
Hub City Blasts Three Homers, Beats Bowling Green Tuesday
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Hub City returned to Bowling Green Ballpark, the site of its 2025 South Atlantic League South Division title-clinching win Tuesday. The Spartanburgers (12-24, 46-56) started a six-game set against the Hot Rods (25-12, 72-30) with a 4-1 victory. The ‘Burger bats whacked three homers to support
Hub City and Rome Postponed Sunday
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Spartanburgers (11-24, 45-56) and Emperors (16-18, 49-49) were slated to play the final of six games at Fifth Third Park Sunday. However, the teams were postponed due to inclement weather. The matchup will be made up when the two squads reunite at AdventHealth Stadium between August
Big Third Inning Helps Hub City Snap Skid, Top Rome
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — A bounce-bat offensive effort and a shutdown start from Izack Tiger helped the Spartanburgers (11-24, 45-56) win their first game of the week against Rome (16-18, 49-49) by a 12-6 final at Fifth Third Park Saturday. Tiger gave the Spartanburgers his best effort of the season. The
Spartanburgers Shut Down by Rome Friday
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Friday’s matchup between Rome and Hub City was billed as a pitcher’s duel. Top 100 prospects Caden Scarborough and Cam Caminiti took the mound at Fifth Third Park and delivered. Caminiti and the Emperors (16-17, 49-48) topped Hub City (10-24, 44-56) 5-2, Rome’s fourth straight victory this
‘Burgers Can’t Overcome Early Emperor Offense
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — For the third straight night, the Spartanburgers (10-23, 44-55) found themselves in an early hole against the Emperors (15-17, 48-48). After trailing by seven, Hub City rallied to get the winning run to the plate in the ninth. In the end, Rome held on for an 11-8
Hub City Beaten by Relentless Rome Offense
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The second matchup of the week between Hub City (10-22, 44-54) and Rome (14-17, 47-48) turned into a lopsided Emperor win, 12-1. Rome scored nine runs over the final four innings to pull away. For the second straight day, Rome was on the board first before Hub
Hub City Stifled by Rome, Rain Delay in Series Opener
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The first game of six between Hub City and Rome spanned over four and a half hours. First pitch between the Spartanburgers (10-21, 44-53) and Emperors (13-17, 46-48) was at 6:39 p.m. ET, and the game concluded at 11:23 p.m. in a 7-3 Rome win. The game
Spartanburgers Split Series in Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Hub City and Greenville traded wins through the first five games of the week at Fluor Field. Searching for a first series win in over a month, the Spartanburgers stole a late lead Sunday afternoon. Greenville (13-17, 39-54) rallied in the ninth to walk-off Hub City (10-20,
Middle of the Lineup Leads ‘Burgers to Saturday Win
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Hub City scored four late runs in light rain at Fluor Field to pull away from Greenville Saturday. The ‘Burgers (10-19, 44-51) grabbed a 3-2 series lead with a 6-2 victory over the Drive (12-17, 38-54). After an eight-pitch top of the first from Greenville starter Dylan
Hub City Splits Double Header Friday at Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. — After a Thursday wash out, the Spartanburgers (9-19, 43-51) and Drive (12-16, 38-53) evaded early showers to complete two games Friday at Fluor Field. Hub City thumped Greenville 10-4 in game one, and the Drive secured a split with a 2-1 game two walk-off victory. Game one,
Spartanburgers and Drive Postponed Thursday
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Tied at one game apiece in the series, Hub City and Greenville never took the field for game three due to ongoing rain in the Upstate. Thursday’s contest between the Spartanburgers and Drive was postponed due to weather. The ‘Burgers won game one of the series 5-1
Greenville Slugs Past Hub City to Even Series
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Pitching held its own in the first game of the series between Greenville and Hub City, but the offenses came to play on Wednesday night. Behind three home runs, the Drive (11-15, 37-52) beat the Spartanburgers (8-18, 42-50) 13-6. After a brief rain delay to begin the
'Burgers pitching holds Drive to one run; Macias homer provides insurance
GREENVILLE, S.C. — After winning seven of the first 12 matchups with Greenville to start the season, the Spartanburgers traveled to Fluor Field to begin a six-game series on Tuesday night. Clinging tight to a 2-1 lead for most of the night, Hub City (8-17, 42-49) found a late flurry
‘Burgers Power Past Grasshoppers for Sunday Win
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — After two high-scoring losses, the Spartanburgers got the better of the Grasshoppers Sunday thanks to a game-tying and go-ahead home run. Hub City (7-18, 41-49) took down Greensboro (15-9, 56-34) 7-3 behind two blasts and five strong innings of relief from D.J. McCarty. For the third straight
Hub City Drops Saturday Slugfest to Greensboro
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Greensboro and Hub City played another high-scoring affair Saturday. The Grasshoppers (15-8, 56-33) reached double-digit runs for the second straight contest and beat the Spartanburgers (6-17, 40-49) 10-7. Grasshoppers leadoff man Sammy Stafura ignited the visitors’ offense right away, smacking a home run off Caden Scarborough (L,
Spartanburgers Outdone in Shootout to Start Series with Greensboro
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — A barrage of power began Hub City’s first contest after the All-Star Break. The Spartanburgers (6-16, 40-48) and Greensboro Grasshoppers (14-8, 55-33) combined for eight home runs as Greensboro won 10-6. Sammy Stafura started the game with a single off Izack Tiger (L, 0-4). Edward Florentino followed
Spartanburgers Fall to Hot Rods to Finish Series
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Another well-pitched contest wrapped up the series between Bowling Green and Hub City. After Hub City won a one-run game Saturday, the Hot Rods (13-8, 60-26) beat the Spartanburgers (6-15, 40-47) 4-0 Sunday at Fifth Third Park. The Spartanburgers were held without a baserunner through the first
Spartanburgers Snap Skid in Walk-off Fashion
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Hub City dropped the first four contests of the week to Bowling Green and gave up a late lead Saturday. The Spartanburgers (6-14, 40-46) bounced back in the 10th to beat the Hot Rods (12-8, 59-26) with a walk-off sacrifice fly from Carter Garate. After A.J. Russell
Hub City Drops Weather-Shortened Contest to Bowling Green
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Spartanburgers never held a lead across the first three games of the week against the Hot Rods. That changed on Friday night when a pair of home runs powered Hub City (5-14, 39-46) to a 2-0 lead. Bowling Green (12-7, 59-25) wiped that lead away in
Spartanburgers Comeback Comes Up Two Runs Short
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — After a pair of Bowling Green wins to start the week over Hub City, the Hot Rods (11-7, 58-25) broke out to a big lead on Thursday night. Halfway through the fourth, the Spartanburgers (5-13, 39-45) trailed by eight. After four home runs across three innings, Hub
‘Burgers Beaten by Bowling Green in Game Two
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — A big second inning and a pair of big flies helped Bowling Green run away from Hub City in the second game of the series at Fifth Third Park Wednesday. The Spartanburgers (5-12, 39-44) fell 8-2 to the Hot Rods (10-7, 57-25). Hub City starter Izack Tiger
The Most Interesting Man in the ‘Burg
Sometimes, you hear him before you see him. The big, booming voice that spans through hallways and echoes around a locker room. The first thing you see is his smile. And most of the time, it stretches from ear to ear. Laughter and conversation follow in J’Briell Easley’s direction, regardless
Hub City Drops Series Opener to Bowling Green
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Multiple showers passed through downtown Spartanburg, muting the return home for Hub City (5-11, 39-43), who fell to Bowling Green (9-7, 56-25) in the series opener 4-2. Due to a popup shower in the leadup to first pitch, the Hot Rods and Spartanburgers did not start until