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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 Return To Louisville Slugger Field With Series Against Toledo

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The Louisville Bats return home to Louisville Slugger Field for their upcoming home series. The 26th season of baseball in downtown Louisville continues with a six-game series from Tuesday, August 11 to Sunday, August 16 against the Toledo Mud Hens, Triple-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. The week features plenty

Bats’ Slide Continues With 4-1 Loss To St. Paul

Offense Unable To Support Nick Lodolo’s Rehab Start
August 5, 2026

The Louisville Bats suffered a 4-1 loss at the hands of the St. Paul Saints on Wednesday afternoon at CHS Field. After an empty first frame for Louisville’s offense, Nick Lodolo (L, 0-1) made his second MLB rehab start for the Bats this season, but couldn’t deviate from the team’s

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.

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 Back From Road Trip With Series Against Indianapolis

Beachin' @ The Ballpark, Paw Patrol Night, and Peanut Allergy Awareness Night highlight the homestand
July 23, 2026

The Louisville Bats are back in action for their first series at Louisville Slugger Field since the MLB All-Star break. The 26th season of baseball in downtown Louisville continues with a six-game series from Tuesday, July 28 to Sunday, August 2 against the Indianapolis Indians, Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh

Bats Bullpen Struggles In 15-5 Loss To Saints

Arroyo homers and seven Bats record a hit in defeat
August 4, 2026

The Louisville Bats could not keep pace with the St. Paul Saints on Tuesday evening, falling 15-5 in the series opener at CHS Field. Johnathan Harmon made his third start of the season for the Bats after being called up from Double-A Chattanooga and debuting at the Triple-A level on

Bats Slug Their Way To 8-7 Victory Over Indians

Back-to-back homers by Rodriguez and Toglia lead the way in a winning effort
August 2, 2026

The Louisville Bats narrowly escaped with an 8-7 win over the Indianapolis Indians at Louisville Slugger Field on Sunday afternoon in the finale of their six-game series. Luis Mey started the game as an opener for the Bats, his first start since 2019 with the Arizona League Reds during his

Bats Lose 7-4 To Indians Amidst Impressive Debut For Wereski

Indy’s three-run top of the ninth cements the series loss for Louisville
August 1, 2026

The Louisville Bats came on the wrong side of a back-and-forth affair, dropping Saturday night bid 7-4 against the Indianapolis Indians at Louisville Slugger Field. Ben Wereski made the start for Louisville tonight in his Triple-A debut after just three previous starts in the Reds’ organization this season, all with

How Passion and Family Have Powered Hector Rodriguez to Success

The 22-year-old's talent and perseverance have him poised for an exciting career
June 10, 2026

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

Bats Drop Close Contest Against Indy 3-1

Bats' rallies fall short late, walks plague Louisville in the loss
July 31, 2026

The Louisville Bats drop a close 3-1 game after late rallies came up empty against the Indianapolis Indians at Louisville Slugger Field on Friday night. First-inning issues pertinent in the series continued into tonight, as Indy scratched across the first run of the day in the top of the first.

Bats Rally Back To Beat Indians 5-3

Toglia 3-RBI night, Chavis homer makes difference in much-needed win
July 29, 2026

The Louisville Bats scratched and clawed out a well-fought victory over the Indianapolis Indians 5-3 after clutch at-bats by a pair of Michaels and superb late-game pitching at Louisville Slugger Field on Wednesday night. Indy got on the board first with some small ball in the top of the second,

Bats Controlled in 12-7 Defeat To Indianapolis

Pitching staff tabs 12 walks, offense’s five-run ninth not enough for a comeback
July 30, 2026

The Louisville Bats suffered a 12-7 loss against the Indianapolis Indians on Thursday night at Louisville Slugger Field. A five-run bottom of the ninth for the Bats wasn’t enough to recover from the deficit, while Louisville’s pitching group tallied 12 walks on the night. The Indians got the scoring started

Bats Squander Late Lead In 5-4 Loss To Indians

Eleven walks from Louisville’s pitching staff lead to eventual collapse
July 28, 2026

The Louisville Bats let a ninth-inning advantage slip away, falling 5-4 in their series opener with the Indianapolis Indians on Tuesday evening at Louisville Slugger Field. Johnathan Lavallee made the spot start for the Bats, his first start in 30 minor league appearances this season. Indianapolis sent right-hander Noah Davis

Ivan Johnson Found Value In Versatility

How patience and flexibility are shaping one of Louisville’s most valuable players
May 28, 2026

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 End Road Trip With 10-2 Defeat In Toledo

An inside-the-park home run by Carlos Jorge highlighted an otherwise disappointing loss
July 26, 2026

The Louisville Bats let an early lead slip against the Toledo Mud Hens on Sunday afternoon at Fifth Third Field, falling 4-2 and concluding a troubling two-city road trip. Ivan Johnson got the action started from the leadoff spot, driving the game’s first pitch over the left field wall for

Bats Let Up Series Clinching Loss to Mud Hens 9-4

Louisville's offensive woes continue, as a three-run first ends in defeat
July 25, 2026

The Louisville Bats continue to struggle at the plate against the Toledo Mud Hens, as after a three-run first inning, they scored only one run the rest of the day in a 9-4 loss at Fifth Third Field on Saturday night. The Bats started hot, plating three runs to start

Bats Struggle In 7-2 Loss To Mud Hens

Bats defense turns a season-high four double plays
July 24, 2026

The Louisville Bats’ post-All-Star break offensive woes continued, suffering a 7-2 loss to the Toledo Mud Hens on Friday night. The loss marks the seventh time in eight games since the All-Star break that the Bats were held to three or fewer runs. Making his Triple-A debut, Bats starter Johnathan

Bats Suffer 13-3 Defeat After Toledo Surges Late

Bullpen accounts for 11 runs as Mud Hens take series lead
July 23, 2026

The Louisville Bats kept it close for a while, but let Thursday night’s game against the Toledo Mud Hens get away from them and suffered a 13-3 loss at Fifth Third Field. Louisville held a 3-2 lead after five innings, but the Bats couldn’t cool down a Toledo offense that