Hillcats Clinch First Half Crown with Sweep of Carolina
The Lynchburg Hillcats celebrated the first-half crown with a heart-racing 2-1 victory over the Carolina Mudcats on Sunday afternoon. Coming into the series, the Hillcats needed to sweep the series to clinch on their home field. Facing the division leaders since the start of the season, Lynchburg rattled off six
Robert Lopez Home Run Propels Lynchburg to Comeback Win
The Lynchburg Hillcats rallied from behind to knock off the Carolina Mudcats by a score of 7-5 on Saturday evening. The win marked three huge milestones for the ballclub. To start, it dropped the magic number to clinch a playoff spot down to two. In addition, it extended their season
Lynchburg Holds Off Mudcats to Secure Series Win
The Lynchburg Hillcats held off the Carolina Mudcats, 6-2, on Friday evening. With the win, the magic number for clinching the first-half playoff spot dropped to four games. The Hillcats were led on the bump by Sean Matson, who threw a career-high five innings, in addition to his six strikeouts.
Offense Erupts in Hillcats Rout of Mudcats
The Lynchburg Hillcats erupted for 13 runs, defeating the Carolina Mudcats 13-1 on Thursday evening. With the win, the Hillcats pull two games ahead in the division race with six games left to play. In addition to the electrifying offense, Lynchburg had strong pitching outings from Jacob Zibin, Melkis Hernandez,
Hillcats Claim Sole Possession of First Behind Power Surge From Luis Merejo
The Lynchburg Hillcats took sole possession of first place with their 3-2 victory over the Carolina Mudcats on Wednesday evening. Carolina held the top position for 65 straight days before falling out of first with the loss tonight. For Lynchburg, a power surge from Luis Merejo has carried them into
Hillcats Move Into Tie for First with Win Over Carolina
The Lynchburg Hillcats knocked off the Carolina Mudcats, 5-1, to move into a share of first place in the Carolina League North. After an outstanding start from Rafe Schlesinger, the bullpen did their job, only allowing one run over their five innings of work. Logan McGuire worked two scoreless innings
Lynchburg Takes Five of Six From Fredericksburg
The Lynchburg Hillcats stole five out of six from the Fredericksburg Nationals as they held on for a 3-1 victory on Sunday afternoon. The Hillcats struggled to capitalize with runners in scoring position throughout the afternoon, but a strong showing from their bullpen allowed them to maintain their slim lead.
Big First Inning Helps Hillcats Down Nationals
The Lynchburg Hillcats erupted for 14 hits in their victory over the Fredericksburg Nationals, 8-5, on Saturday evening. Lynchburg turned the corner after their rough night at the plate last night to secure the series win over the Freddies. The win came despite a rough start from Melkis Hernandez, who
Hillcats Stun Nationals with Dramatic Late-Game Rally
The Lynchburg Hillcats stunned the Fredericksburg Nationals in a wild come-from-behind victory, 8-7, on Friday night. After being held to one hit for much of the ballgame, the Hillcats unloaded in the ninth inning, rallying back to knock off the Nationals. In a flip of the script from last night,
Play at the Plate Decides Hillcats Fate Against Nationals
A play at the plate decided Thursday night’s contest between the Lynchburg Hillcats and the Fredericksburg Nationals, with the visitors pulling it out 7-6. Lynchburg and Fredericksburg traded blows throughout the evening, culminating in a dramatic finish in the ninth inning. For Fredericksburg, they pick up their first win of
How the Matson Siblings Pushed Each Other Towards Success
Sean Matson played field hockey growing up, but only once. “I didn’t make it through the first thirty minutes,” Matson said. “My back hurt, my core was toast. My hips, I could barely walk the next day. Those balls are way too hard.” Matson, now a stalwart out of the
Hillcats Sweep Doubleheader Against Fredericksburg
The Lynchburg Hillcats took down the Fredericksburg Nationals in a doubleheader sweep on Wednesday evening. In game one, Lynchburg shutout the Freddies behind a 5-0 score line, only surrendering two hits. Game two was a bit more dramatic, as a go-ahead infield single in the sixth propelled the Hillcats to
Hillcats and Fredericksburg Postponed on Tuesday
The Lynchburg Hillcats Tuesday evening game against the Fredericksburg Nationals has been postponed to tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27, due to inclement weather in the area. First pitch for the doubleheader is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Gates will open at 3:45 p.m. Fans with tickets to tonight’s game can exchange their
Hillcats Statement on Former Manager Tony Mansolino
Former Lynchburg Hillcats manager Tony Mansolino has been named the interim manager of the Baltimore Orioles. Mansolino is the last Hillcats skipper to lead the team to a Carolina League Championship, which he did during his lone season at the helm in 2017. That season, he led Lynchburg to a
Lynchburg Takes Series Over Pelicans Behind 9-2 Win
The Lynchburg Hillcats downed the Myrtle Beach Pelicans to take the series, winning 9-2 on Sunday afternoon. In addition to the win, Tommy Hawke surpassed 40 stolen bases on the season, picking up two more on the day. Jervis Alfaro pitched five solid to improve his record to 3-1 on
Bats Go Quiet, Hillcats Shutout Against Myrtle Beach
The Lynchburg Hillcats were shut out for the fourth time this season, dropping 6-0 to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. The Hillcats avoided a blow-up inning, but Myrtle Beach just slowly drained the life out of Lynchburg through a bevy of walks and base runners. Much like last night, Myrtle Beach
Thompson Delivers Four-Hit, Four-RBI Performance in Win Versus Myrtle Beach
The Lynchburg Hillcats unleashed a flurry on the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, downing them 12-4 on Friday evening. Bennett Thompson delivered a four-hit, four-RBI performance, setting the tone for the evening. Lynchburg would also receive strong pitching performances from Braylon Doughty, Eudry Alcantara, and Sean Matson. Despite the Hillcats onslaught early
Jeffrey Mercedes Stuns Myrtle Beach with Eighth Inning Single
The Lynchburg Hillcats stunned the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on a go-ahead single from Jeffrey Mercedes in the eighth inning, winning 4-3. For the second straight night, Lynchburg used late-game heroics to pull off the victory. The Hillcats trailed heading to the bottom of the eighth inning before unleashing a crooked
Pirela Walk-Off Helps Lynchburg Split DH with Pelicans
The Lynchburg Hillcats and Myrtle Beach Pelicans split a doubleheader on Wednesday at Bank of the James Stadium. The Pelicans would take game one, 3-2, after a continuation of last night’s contest resulted in a back-and-forth affair. The Hillcats bounced back in game two to win in extras on a
Hillcats Postponed; To Be Continued Wednesday
The Lynchburg Hillcats and Myrtle Beach Pelicans were postponed after four full innings on Tuesday evening. Myrtle Beach took a two-run lead in the top of the fifth inning before the skies opened and the rain came down. The game will be picked up where it left off on Wednesday
Jogly Garcia Named Carolina League Pitcher of the Month for April
The Lynchburg Hillcats Jogly Garcia was awarded the Carolina League Pitcher of the Month for April. Garcia posted a 1-0 record, with a 2.16 ERA. He also collected 34 strikeouts in just under 17 innings. Across the whole month, he only allowed four runs on seven hits. His strongest outing
Hillcats Swept in Doubleheader Against Charleston
The Lynchburg Hillcats were swept in their doubleheaders against the Charleston RiverDogs on Sunday. Charleston won game one 3-1 and followed up with a blowout, 7-1 in game two. Despite the doubleheader sweep, the Hillcats still won the games 4-2. In game one, the RiverDogs found themselves in unfamiliar territory,
Hernandez, Pitching Staff Mow Down RiverDogs
Power pitching from the Lynchburg Hillcats helped them one-hit the Charleston RiverDogs en-route to a 6-0 victory on Friday night. Melkis Hernandez threw 5.1 innings of no-hit baseball, helping to propel the Hillcats in front. The lone hit for the RiverDogs came in the seventh off of Xavier Martinez, who
Lynchburg Wins Third Straight Behind Strong Alfaro Start
The Lynchburg Hillcats won their third straight over the Charleston RiverDogs on Thursday, downing the ‘Dogs 8-2. For the second night in a row, Lynchburg received five innings from their starter. Tonight, Jervis Alfaro pitched a gem, five innings, four hits and four strikeouts, only allowing one unearned run. It
Power Surge Carries Hillcats Over RiverDogs
The power bug bit the Lynchburg Hillcats on Wednesday evening to down the Charleston RiverDogs, 7-4. The Hillcats only racked up three hits, but all three came on extra base knocks, including two home runs. Despite the lack of hits, Lynchburg found base runners scattered throughout the evening. On the