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Bats' Penultimate Homestead Features Exciting Promotions

Pat Kelsey bobblehead giveaway, Peanuts Halloween Night highlights series vs. Gwinnett
August 23, 2026

With only two homestands left in the 2026 season, the Louisville Bats return to Louisville Slugger Field for their penultimate homestead this week. The Gwinnett Stripers, Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, are in town to battle the Bats from Tuesday, August 25 through Sunday, August 30. This week features

Rough Third Inning Sinks Bats in Series Opening 8-1 Loss

Louisville’s offense was held to four hits in the deflating loss
August 25, 2026

A six-run third inning was too much for the Louisville Bats to overcome in an 8-1 loss to the Gwinnett Stripers in the opener of a six-game series on Tuesday night. Gwinnett jumped out in front of the Bats early in the first inning and never looked back. Jim Jarvis

Kelly, Francona Still In The Game

Pat Kelly, Terry Francona’s Baseball Bond Spans More Than Three Decades
August 15, 2026

After decades in professional baseball, Pat Kelly and Terry Francona still talk about the game. But these days, their conversations sometimes include compression socks, too. Francona and Kelly first managed against each other in the Double-A Southern League in 1994, when Francona was at the helm for the Birmingham Barons

Louisville Bats Release Full 2027 Schedule

Season begins March 26, Opening Night at Louisville Slugger Field set for March 30
August 12, 2026

The Louisville Bats today announced their schedule for the 2027 International League season. The 27th season of Minor League Baseball at Louisville Slugger Field will begin on Tuesday, March 30 when the Bats welcome the Indianapolis Indians to Louisville for a six-game series. The Bats will begin the 2027 season

Bats To Host Fall Festival On Friday, October 2

Family-friendly event will feature trick-or-treating, movie, and more fall favorites
August 5, 2026

Fall is coming to Louisville Slugger Field as the Louisville Bats will host the Bats Fall Festival on Friday, October 2 from 6-9 p.m. The family-friendly event will feature trick-or-treating on the concourse, pumpkin decorating, carnival games, face painting, live music, a Spooky Zone, a costume contest, and a screening

Bats Split Series with Indians after 4-0 Finale Loss

Emmanuel goes seven innings, allows two homers in the loss
August 23, 2026

The Louisville Bats split the series with the Indianapolis Indians after being shut out in the finale, 6-0, at Victory Field. The Indians struck first in the second inning in a big way, as Mitch Jebb drove a ball over the fence in right field that scored two others, giving

Zach McCambley's Two-Week Whirlwind: From Midseason Trade to MLB Debut

How the Reds' newfound right-hander adjusted on the fly
July 30, 2026

Getting that call that you’re going to the show is any player's lifelong dream. On June 3rd, that was Zach McCambley’s reality, and in his first big league appearance, he made the most of it. The righty walked into Great American Ballpark and shoved two punchouts in 0.2 innings pitched.

Bats Hold Off Late Comeback by Indianapolis in 5-4 Win

Near-ninth-inning collapse turns into Bats' third win of the series
August 22, 2026

The Louisville Bats scraped out a hard-fought 5-4 win after a late-inning comeback attempt by the Indianapolis Indians that fell short on Saturday night at Victory Park. After a quiet first inning, the Bats came alive and put up a three-spot in the second. A double by Jay Allen II

Bats Walked Off By Indians in Gut-Wrenching 3-2 Loss

Louisville scored just two runs on 10 hits
August 21, 2026

Joshua Palacios's ninth-inning walk-off sac fly sealed the Louisville Bats' fate in the 3-2 loss to the Indianapolis Indians on Friday night at Victory Field. Louisville’s starter Kevin Abel dominated his first start in Triple-A this season. He allowed just three hits, walked one, and struck out five over four

Bats Pitching Leads Way To 7-1 Win Over Indians

Wereski’s quality start, blasts from Johnson and Brito’s highlight a stellar road victory
August 20, 2026

The Louisville Bats, supported by nine strong innings of two-hit pitching and early offense, defeated the Indianapolis Indians 7-1 on Thursday evening at Victory Field. Ben Wereski (W, 2-1) took the mound for the Bats in his fourth career Triple-A start, opposed by Indianapolis right-hander Noah Davis (L, 2-10). Both

Louisville’s Offense Quieted by Indianapolis in 3-1 Loss

Bats held to just five hits in the loss
August 19, 2026

The Louisville Bats, who had won four out of their previous five games, dropped their first contest of the series to the Indianapolis Indians 3-1 after timely hitting by Indianapolis on Wednesday night at Victory Park. The Indians got on the board in the bottom of the second with a

Bats' Late Offensive Rally Secures 6-3 Victory in Indianapolis

Balcazar, Higgins lead way in series-opening win
August 18, 2026

The Louisville Bats’ late offensive push propelled them past the Indianapolis Indians 6- 3 in the series opener on Tuesday night at Victory Field. Indianapolis got on the board in the bottom of the first after a one-out walk later scored on Duce Gourson’s RBI double. Bats starter Jose Acuna

Bats Split Series With 5-1 Win Over Mud Hens In Finale

Arroyo and Brito homer, while four Bats pitchers have a scoreless outing
August 16, 2026

The Louisville Bats earned a 5-1 victory and a six-game series split against the Toledo Mud Hens on Sunday afternoon at Louisville Slugger Field. Tony Santillan opened the game on the mound for the Bats, as part of a MLB Rehab Assignment. He pitched a perfect opening frame, recording a

From Japan to Louisville: Michael Chavis on Discovering Renewed Purpose and Power

How fatherhood has reinforced what matters most in baseball and life
July 24, 2026

Michael Chavis has spent more than a decade pursuing and continuing a major league career. The journey has taken him from team to team, city to city, and most recently, continent to continent. A former first-round pick of the Boston Red Sox in 2014, he has grown up in baseball.

Anthony Misiewicz’s Confidence A Needed Sparkplug In the Bullpen

How the southpaw has stood strong in every tall task for the Bats
July 12, 2026

It can be difficult to be a journeyman in baseball, especially when your job is never guaranteed. However, Bats reliever Anthony Misiewicz has relished in each and every opportunity that he’s had this season and is making the transition to his new organization well. A native of Detroit, Misiewicz has

New Threads, Same Slug: Michael Toglia's Impact On The Bats

How Louisville's newfound power hitter has thrived in his new organization
June 19, 2026

For Louisville Bats fans, Michael Toglia is a new face, but he could very quickly become a household name and a power threat for the team moving forward. The first-round pick by the Colorado Rockies in 2019 out of UCLA has been mashing the baseball and is only just getting

Bats Allow Just Three Hits In 4-3 Loss To Toledo

Louisville was unable to duplicate its third-inning eruption
August 15, 2026

The Bats bullpen couldn’t capitalize on Sam Benschoter’s strong start in a 4-3 loss to the Mud Hens on Saturday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Benschoter was fantastic in his first start since June 21, as he walked one and struck out three over three hitless innings of work. The

Bats Light Up Mud Hens In Dazzling 9-1 Win

Wereski picks up first Triple-A win
August 14, 2026

The Louisville Bats secured back-to-back wins for the first time since the All-Star break with a dominant 9-1 victory over the Toledo Mud Hens at Louisville Slugger Field Friday night. In the early stages of the game, offense was dampened by stellar defense and pitching. Only one hit between the

Bats Split Thursday's Doubleheader With Toledo

Chavis' Walk-Off Walk Gives Bats Game Two Win
August 13, 2026

Despite a hearty effort, the rain couldn’t wash away the Bats' doubleheader on Thursday evening at Louisville Slugger Field. A one-hour, 29-minute rain delay pushed back game one’s start time against the Toledo Mud Hens. After the rain left and the tarp was removed, Louisville’s Bats remained dormant early. Fresh

Bats Drop Series Opener To Mud Hens 7-2

Suspended game sees Bats offense struggle, and game two of doubleheader get postponed
August 12, 2026

The Louisville Bats were defeated 7-2 in the opener of a six-game series against the Toledo Mud Hens at Louisville Slugger Field on Wednesday, a contest that took two days to complete. Due to the more than three-hour delay of game one, the second game of Wednesday’s doubleheader will be