Bats Shut Out 4-0 In Toledo
The Louisville Bats were held to three hits in 4-0 loss to the Toledo Mud Hens on Thursday night at Fifth Third Field. The Mud Hens got off to a hot start as Justice Bigbie smacked a double into the right field corner, allowing Spencer Torkelson and Ryan Vilade to
Bats Spread Joy, Smiles In Visit To Norton Children's Hospital
Recently, the Bats paid a special visit to Norton Children’s Hospital. Catcher Michael Trautwein joined pitchers Stevie Branche, Spencer Stockton, and Evan Kravetz for the trip. During their visit, the players spent time on each floor, talking with and getting to know the patients and their families. For all four
Bats Can't Keep Up In 9-4 Loss
The Louisville Bats fell 9-4 in the second game of the series against the Toledo Mud Hens on Wednesday night, tallying their third straight loss. Both Louisville starter Grant Gavin and Toledo starter Bryan Sammons faced the minimum through two frames, but the bats got going on both sides in
Brooks Kriske Radiates Consistency, Reliability in 2024
Brooks Kriske has been one of the best and most reliable arms out of the Louisville Bats bullpen thus far in 2024. The righty is 5-0 with a 3.24 ERA in 41.2 innings across 35 appearances to date, utilizing a staggering pitch that some call a splitter, some call a
Bats Manager Pat Kelly Earns 2,000th Career Win
Louisville Bats Manager Pat Kelly has cemented his name among Minor League Baseball’s All-Time greats. With the Bats’ 3-2 victory over St. Paul on Thursday night, Kelly picked up his 2,000th career Minor League victory. With 2,000 wins, Kelly ranks third among active Minor League Managers, behind only Myrtle Beach’s
Bats Drop Wild Slugfest In Toledo 11-10
In a crazy, back-and-forth game that saw a combined 10 home runs and 30 hits, the Louisville Bats ultimately couldn’t hang on to four separate leads, falling to the Toledo Mud Hens 11-10 in 10 innings in the opener of a six-game series on Tuesday night at Fifth Third Field.
Tacos & Tequila Debuts At Louisville Slugger Field October 12
The Louisville Bats are proud to unveil a new, exciting event that will bring a party atmosphere to Louisville Slugger Field this fall. On Saturday, October 12 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., guests will need to bring their appetite to the first Tacos & Tequila at Louisville Slugger Field.
Brandon Leibrandt's Simple Mentality: "You Only Get One Career"
The road to the Major Leagues is often not a straight one. Full of twists and turns, the journey rarely ever goes the way one might think, and few understand that better than Louisville Bats starter Brandon Leibrandt. The lefty found himself on Major League radars at Marist School in
Louisville Falls 5-2 In Series Finale
Spencer Stockton and Evan Kravetz shined in relief, but the offense was unable to take advantage as the Louisville Bats fell to the Columbus Clippers 5-2 on Sunday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Louisville got started early, scoring a run off Clippers starter Triston McKenzie in the first inning. Two
Persistence, Perspective Power Randy Wynne’s JourneyÂ
From making his professional debut in an independent league in 2016, to debuting in the Majors for the Cincinnati Reds seven years later, and now to being in the midst of his best professional season to date, Randy Wynne’s journey has been nothing short of unique. Wynne began the 2024
Bats Hold On For 6-4 Win Over Clippers
The Louisville Bats brought the heat early on with five first-inning runs and held on late for a 6-4 win over the Columbus Clippers on Saturday night in front of a lively crowd of 7,057 at Louisville Slugger Field, tying the series at one a piece. Eric Yang led the
Louisville Drops Game One 6-4 Against Columbus
Playing as Los Murciélagos in celebration of Copa de la Diversión, the Louisville Bats came back to make it a close game, but ultimately fell to Los Veleros (the Columbus Clippers) with a score of 6-4 on Friday night at Louisville Slugger Field. With a solo home run in the
Bats Earn Sweep Of Saints With 9-4 Victory
The Louisville Bats earned a thrilling 9-4 victory over the St. Paul Saints to extend their season-long winning streak to seven in a row, the team’s longest streak since 2021, and earn their first six-game series sweep of the season. Livan Soto and Levi Jordan both went 2-for-4, with the
Konner Steiner Makes Bats Debut As Norton Children's "Super Kid"
On Sunday, June 2, the Louisville Bats added a new player to their roster: 12-year-old Konner Steiner. Originally from Greenville, Indiana, Konner’s MiLB debut was also his first time at a Bats game. He signed a one-day contract on Friday, May 31 and returned to the field two days later
Edwin Rios Brings Championship Experience To Bats
When the sports world shut down in 2020, months before what would prove to be the greatest triumph of his professional career to date, Edwin Rios found a unique way to stay in shape. A steady climb through the Los Angeles Dodgers system had Rios primed for a big 2020
Bats Homestand Highlights: July 19-21
The Louisville Bats return from the all-star break for a three-game set at Louisville Slugger Field. The series will feature the third Copa Night of the year with the team playing as the Murcielagos de Louisville on Friday, a ceremony to commemorate Pat Kelly reaching the 2,000-win mark before the
Bats Extend Winning Streak On Walk-Off Wild Pitch
After letting a lead slip away in the eighth inning, the Louisville Bats responded to force extra innings and ultimately win 5-4 in 10 innings over the St. Paul Saints on Saturday night, extending their season-long winning streak to six games. In the top of the 10th, the Bats turned
Louisville Clinches Series Win With 5-1 Victory Over St. Paul
With an offensive explosion in the early innings, the Louisville Bats claimed their fifth win in a row and secured the series win against the St. Paul Saints with a final score of 5-1 on Friday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Louisville came out swinging in the bottom of the
Bats Rally Late For Pat Kelly's 2,000th Win
Bats manager Pat Kelly joined elite company on Thursday night, becoming just the seventh manager in Minor League history to reach 2,000 career wins in Louisville’s 3-2 victory over St. Paul. Kelly became the third active manager to reach the plateau, joining Myrtle Beach manager Buddy Bailey and Nashville manager
Trautwein Torches Saints With Walk-Off Home Run
Down to their final strike, the Louisville Bats stormed back from the brink, with Michael Trautwein delivering the decisive blow, a two-run walk-off home run to give the Bats a thrilling 6-5 win over the St. Paul Saints on Wednesday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Trailing 5-4 in the bottom
Bats Homestand Highlights: July 9-14
The Louisville Bats are back at Louisville Slugger Field for their only six-game home set of the month. Join us for a fun-filled week as the Bats celebrate Bellarmine Alumni Night on Thursday, Christmas in July with Santa in attendance and the halls decked with decorations on Friday, and Dime
Levi Jordan Off To Hot Start In Louisville Debut
Levi Jordan was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 29th round of the 2018 draft and spent the first six years of his career with the organization. He had stints with the South Bend Cubs, Myrtle Beach Pelicans and Tennessee Smokies, but spent most of his time playing at
Tony Santillan's Fearless Attack Leading to Dominance
Tony Santillan has been one of the top closers in baseball thus far this season as he is currently ten for ten in save opportunities, giving him the sole lead in that category in all of Minor League Baseball. Santillan emphasizes that he lives for those adrenaline-pumping moments on the
Blake Dunn Doing It All In Triple-A Debut
Injuries derailed the first two seasons of Blake Dunn’s professional career. After being selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 15th round of the 2021 draft, Dunn sustained a broken nose and a sprained right shoulder, limiting him to 48 games between 2021-22. Last season, the Michigan native took the