Bats Falter In 7-2 Loss To Storm Chasers
The Louisville Bats couldn’t keep pace in a 7-2 defeat to the Omaha Storm Chasers on Sunday afternoon at Louisville Slugger Field. Brandon Leibrandt (L, 4-4) made his 16th start of the season and second of the series, coming off a strong performance Tuesday evening. Following a clean first inning,
Anthony Misiewicz’s Confidence A Needed Sparkplug In the Bullpen
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
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
How Passion and Family Have Powered Hector Rodriguez to Success
Hector Rodriguez is playing a long way from home, and it’s been tough at times without family. The Reds' No. 5-ranked prospect hails from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, which is well over 1,600 miles from Louisville Slugger Field. Growing up, Rodriguez was a star baseball player in his homeland, but
Ivan Johnson Found Value In Versatility
It was Friday night, April 24 in Des Moines, Iowa, and Ivan Johnson was tasked with patrolling left field. A natural middle infielder, Johnson has learned to play most positions on a baseball field. He has adopted an invaluable role in the modern game: utility man. The Bats had their
Bats Return With Series Against Omaha Before All-Star Break
The Louisville Bats are back in action at home next week for their upcoming series at Louisville Slugger Field before they take time off for the MLB All-Star break. The 26th season of baseball in downtown Louisville continues with a six-game series from Tuesday, July 7 to Sunday, July 12
Balanced Bats Effort Lifts Louisville Over Omaha, 4–2
The Louisville Bats recovered from their heartbreaking loss on Friday and bounced back with a 4-2 win over the Omaha Storm Chasers on Saturday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Julian Aguiar (W, 2-4) turned in a quality outing for the Bats, while Carlos Jorge’s leadoff homer provided the lead early.
Bats Bullpen Buckles in 6-4 Loss to Storm Chasers
The Bats battled through a hot and sticky July evening but came up short 6-4 against the Omaha Storm Chasers on Friday night at Louisville Slugger Field. One of the newest Bats bullpen arms, Jonathan Lavallee, came on and struck out two in a scoreless eighth inning. He came back
Bats Offense Stays Hot In 11-7 Win Over Omaha
The Louisville Bats defeated the Omaha Storm Chasers for a third straight night at Louisville Slugger Field on Thursday evening, winning 11-7. Jose Acuna made his second start of the season for the Bats, his fifth career Triple-A nod. He walked the first batter of the evening, but Dayne Leonard’s
Rodriguez Homers Twice, Bats Pitching Hangs On For 5-4 Win Over Omaha
The Louisville Bats took down the Omaha Storm Chasers 5-4 on the back of solid pitching and two big flies by a new team leader in homers at Louisville Slugger Field Tuesday night in the opener of a six-game series. Omaha struck first in the opening frame, as Kansas City
Chavis Brings the Grand Finale, Walks Off Omaha in 12-8 Bats Win
The Louisville Bats filled the second edition of Nothing Night with nothing but action on Wednesday night, outlasting the Omaha Storm Chasers 12-8 in walk-off fashion. Michael Chavis provided a no-doubt, game-winning grand slam to bring an exciting finish to the barn burner, while Hector Rodriguez recorded back-to-back games with
Bats Drop Series Finale 6-2 Against Clippers
The Louisville Bats were defeated 6-2 by the Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park on Sunday afternoon. A five-run third inning by the Clippers made all the difference, as Julian Aguiar struggled and the Bats' offense could not overcome the early deficit. In a rematch of the series-opening pitching matchup, Julian
Bats Falter On The Fourth of July, Lose 4-1 To Columbus
The Louisville Bats couldn’t light enough offensive fireworks on Saturday night, falling 4-1 to the Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park. Hector Rodriguez and Will Banfield put together multi-hit performances, but the Bats couldn’t capitalize on key scoring opportunities throughout the game. The Bats and Clippers were nearly identical in the
Pitching, Defense Pace Bats Past Columbus 3-1
The Louisville Bats bested the Columbus Clippers 3-1 in a low-scoring affair under the lights at Huntington Park on Friday night in Columbus. In his first Triple-A appearance since 2024, Jose Acuna failed to help himself early. He threw his first eight pitches out of the strike zone to walk
Bats Survive With 5-3 Win Despite Late Scare From Columbus
The Louisville Bats survived a late comeback attempt from the Columbus Clippers and etched out a 5-3 win for their first win of the series at Huntington Park on Thursday night. Michael Chavis and Austin Hendrick each went deep in the third to put the Bats ahead, while Zach McCambley
Bats Drop Second Straight One-Run Battle In Columbus
In a back-and-forth affair, the Louisville Bats suffered their second straight one-run loss, 5-4 to the Columbus Clippers on Wednesday night in the second game of a six-game series at Huntington Park. The game began in an inauspicious fashion for the Clippers. Righty Justin Campbell was scheduled to make his
Jorge's Debut Spoiled By Bats' 5-4 Walk-Off Loss To Clippers
The Louisville Bats were handed a 5-4 walk-off loss to end June after a three-run bottom of the ninth by the Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park on Tuesday night. Louisville was the first team to threaten, as they had two men on with just one out. Clippers starter Logan Allen
Bats Kick Off Second Half With Homestand Against St. Paul
The Louisville Bats return to Louisville Slugger Field for their first home series of the second half of the Triple-A International League season. The 26th season of baseball in downtown Louisville continues with a six-game series from Tuesday, June 23, to Sunday, June 28 against the St. Paul Saints, Triple-A
St. Paul Punished by Greene's Pitching In Bats' 3-0 Shutout Win
The Louisville Bats shut the St. Paul Saints out 3-0 at Louisville Slugger Field Sunday afternoon. Hitting in key spots late in the game, paired with superb pitching by familiar Cincinnati Reds faces, led to the donut hole for St. Paul and the crooked number by Louisville. The Bats hosted
Bats' Postgame Concert, Fireworks Show Postponed Saturday
Due to inclement weather in the Louisville area, the Bronson Arroyo Band postgame concert and Independence Day fireworks show scheduled for today, Saturday, June 27, have been postponed to a later date. The Louisville Bats and St. Paul Saints are still scheduled to play a doubleheader today at 3:05 p.m.
Bats Fall 3-1 In Game One, Game Two of Doubleheader Postponed
The Louisville Bats were only able to finish one of two scheduled games on Friday night before the rain fell at Louisville Slugger Field, losing 3-1 to the St. Paul Saints prior to the second game being postponed. Since the second game of Friday’s planned doubleheader was postponed, the two