Bats Homestand Highlights: July 18-27
After a few days off from ballgames for MLB All-Star festivities, the Bats will be back in action with nine-straight home games against the St. Paul Saints and the Iowa Cubs! The homestand will be packed with giveaways, promotions and fun, including Mash & Bash Night, Bluey Night, a RiverBats
Bats To Host Military Appreciation Day On Sunday, July 20
The Louisville Bats are proud to announce that this Sunday, July 20 will be Military Appreciation Day at Louisville Slugger Field as the Bats host the St. Paul Saints. The afternoon will feature a variety of ceremonies to honor the United States Armed Forces, and those who have served our
Bats Ride High Into All-Star Break With 7-2 Victory
The Louisville Bats went into the All-Star Break on a high note, snapping a three-game losing streak by defeating the Columbus Clippers, 7-2, to earn a series split on Sunday afternoon at Huntington Park. Solid pitching kept the Bats in control, and the offensive trio of Francisco Urbaez, Will Banfield
The Toughest Job in Sports: How Will Banfield Embraces the Challenge
Playing catcher in professional baseball is not for the faint of heart; it is arguably the most challenging position in all of sports. Not only is it physically taxing to squat for nine innings every day, but it also requires mental toughness, as a catcher must call pitches, direct the
Bats Unveil Ballpark Pass Ticket Plan
The Louisville Bats are excited to release a new, innovative ticket plan that gives fans the flexibility to attend as many games as they wish for the rest of the 2025 season. The Louisville Bats Ballpark Pass will give fans access to all remaining home games for just $99 for
Francisco Urbaez Flourishing with Confidence and Consistency
Amid a rollercoaster first half of 2025 for the Louisville Bats, who sat at 32-43 through the season’s first 75 games, a handful of players have stood out among the crowd. Tyler Callihan and Will Benson dominated in their time with the Bats before earning Major League call ups, and
The Kid from Spring Keeps Swinging: Jack Rogers' Quest for the Majors
Ever since he started playing ball as a kid in his neighborhood in Spring, Texas, Jack Rogers has been shooting for the big leagues. During his time in Louisville, he has been one of the most impactful players on the team. The 26-year-old has hit safely in 15 of his
Louisville Sports Entertainment District proposed next to Louisville Slugger Field
LOUISVILLE, Ky, (Dec. 2, 2024) - Mayor Craig Greenberg today announced a transformative new mixed-use development proposal adjacent to Louisville Slugger Field. The proposal is a joint venture between Louisville Bats’ owner Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) and Machete Group, an industry leader specializing in the planning and development of sports
Ben Rhodes Provides Bats Super Spark As Norton Children's Super Kid
On June 7, the Louisville Bats made a roster move. Inking a one-day contract Friday afternoon in front of media members and Louisville players, Ben Rhodes officially became the Norton Children’s “Super Kid”. The newest member of the Bats has been a Norton Children’s patient since he was born prematurely.
Bats Late Surge Not Enough In 3-2 Loss To Clippers
The Louisville Bats dropped game five of their series with the Columbus Clippers 3-2 on Saturday night. The Bats had the tying run in scoring position and the go-ahead run at the plate in the ninth but could not stretch the tying run across the plate. In the ninth, Tim
Bats Cannot Get Offense Rolling, Get Shutout in Game Four
The Louisville Bats were shut out in game four by the Columbus Clippers, losing 6-0 on Friday night. This is the fifth time this season the Bats have gone down scoreless, and the six-game set is now even at two games apiece. The Clippers had a huge first inning and
Being Bryson Brigman: Tenacity Through Turmoil
Perhaps no trait is more vital to the success of a professional athlete than hard work. Some are able to rise up the ranks of an organization or build a name for themselves rapidly, reaching stardom by their late teens and early twenties. For others, adversity can be overwhelming, and
Defensive Mishaps Spell Disaster for Bats in 6-4 Loss
The Louisville Bats dropped game three of their series with the Columbus Clippers on Thursday afternoon by a score of 6-4. It was a tough one to swallow for the Bats, who got a quality start from Brian Van Belle and were in control for most of the game. Defensive
Early Run Rampage Propels Bats Past Clippers 7-3
One game after an 11-run explosion, the Louisville Bats continued their scoring surge, using a hot start to top the Columbus Clippers, 7-3. All the Bats’ damage came in the first four innings, and thanks to a lockdown performance by Louisville’s bullpen, that was more than enough to secure the
Bats Blast Off In 11-6 Victory Over Clippers
The Louisville Bats used a power surge to their advantage and got timely hitting when they needed it all night long, winning a high-scoring affair 11-6 over the Columbus Clippers in the opener of a six-game series at Huntington Park on Tuesday night. Facing Columbus starter Aaron Davenport, the Bats
Consistent Counterpunches Overwhelm Bats in Wild 13-11 Barn Burner
The Louisville Bats battled hard down the stretch but ultimately fell to the Indianapolis Indians by a score of 13-11 in Sunday’s series finale. Indianapolis scored a baker’s dozen on just 11 hits, but Louisville pitchers walked six batters, and the Indians capitalized. It was a rollercoaster ballgame that lasted
Bats Fight Back In Ninth, Rally For 3-1 Victory
The Louisville Bats stormed back to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, rallying for three runs while down to their final three outs to defeat the Indianapolis Indians 3-1 in a thriller on Saturday night at Victory Field. Trailing 1-0 in the ninth, the Bats offense finally came to
Frustrations Mount For Bats In 8-1 Loss
For the second straight, the Louisville Bats found themselves down eight runs early in the game, never getting their way back into it in an 8-1 Independence Day loss to the Indianapolis Indians on Friday night at Victory Field. Looking to break through, Louisville put runners on first and second
Bats Take Early Punches, Fall 11-3 to Indians
Playing from behind from wire to wire, the Louisville Bats dropped game three of their six-game set with the Indianapolis Indians by a score of 11-3. It was a game to forget for the Bats, who had to use seven different pitchers in the loss. Jose Franco (L, 1-1) drew
Bats Offense Stalls in Low-Scoring Loss to Indians
After the Louisville Bats’ commanding 12-5 victory over the Indianapolis Indians to kick off their six-game series, the Bats weren’t able to ride that momentum, stalling on the offensive end and falling 3-2 on Wednesday night. Bats starter Adam Plutko (L, 2-5) returned to the home mound for the first
Bats Offense Overpowers Indians in Game One
The Louisville Bats defeated the Indianapolis Indians in game one of a six-game series 12-5 on Tuesday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Louisville exploded for 12 runs on 13 hits, with seven of the nine starters reaching base. Chase Petty (W, 2-4) drew the start for game one, and the