2021 MiLB playoffs preview: Double-A
The Double-A playoffs begin with three best-of-five series featuring the top two teams in each league. Montgomery and Mississippi face off in the South, Wichita wrestles with Northwest Arkansas in the Central and Bowie battles Akron in the Northeast. All three series are set to run from Sept. 21-26.
Surge Drop Series Opener to Cardinals
Springfield 8 Wichita 6 SPRINGFIELD, MO – In a back and forth battle, the Wind Surge could not hold off the Springfield Cardinals after taking the lead three times tonight. The Cardinals continued to answer the runs scored by Wichita and took game one 8-6. The Wind Surge spotted starter
Surge Shutout Travelers for Third Straight Win
Arkansas 0 Wichita 5 LITTLE ROCK, AR– After a rain delay caused the game to be called in the 8th inning, the Wind Surge picked up their 7th shutout victory of the year in a 5-0 game three victory. Wichita has won the first three games of the series and
A Season in Review, 2019
CLINTON, IA (September 18, 2019) - The 2019 season has come and gone, and with it, the Clinton LumberKings 64th season in the Midwest League. In many ways it was a record setting year for the year-one Single-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. By season's end, Miami sent seven of
Mariners' Gilbert leads Pitchers of the Week
Logan Gilbert hasn't hit many bumps during his rapid ascent through the Mariners system. But he has picked up a few accolades along the way, including another Monday. The Mariners' No. 3 prospect has been named the Texas League Pitcher of the Week for Aug. 12-18 after striking out 16
Three LumberKings Named to All-Star Game
CLINTON, IA (June 4) - The Midwest League's Western Division All-Star Team will feature three Clinton LumberKings this season; outfielder Jerar Encarnacion and pitchers Chris Vallimont and Humberto Mejia. Encarnacion will be the only Clinton starter when the league's best talent meets on Tuesday, June 18th in South Bend, Indiana
Chris Vallimont Named Pitcher of the Week
CLINTON, IA (May 28) - Clinton LumberKings starting pitcher Chris Vallimont has been named the Midwest League Pitcher of the Week for May 20-26 after throwing 13 innings, not allowing an earned run, and surrendering just one hit. Over his two starts during the run, Vallimont took a perfect game
Braves' Muller leads Pitchers of the Week
Kyle Muller has the size at 6-foot-6, 225 pounds. He has the stuff, highlighted by a return to the velocity that led him to be a second-round pick in 2016. But he didn't yet have the control in 2019 to make the whole package come together. Now he's got that,
LumberKings Hold for Second Straight Win
CLINTON, IA (May 26, 2019) - Chris Vallimont turned in another strong start for the Clinton LumberKings on Sunday afternoon - helping to defeat the Burlington Bees 3-2 at LumberKings Stadium. Clinton (26-23) rallied for two-runs in the seventh to beat the Bees (28-22) for the second straight time.Vallimont started
Vallimont goes seven hitless for 'Kings
Chris Vallimont had gone seven innings in each of his previous two starts with mixed results in one win and one loss. On Tuesday, he left nothing to chance.The Marlins prospect was perfect through six frames and finished with seven hitless innings, combining with reliever C.J. Carter on a one-hitter
Near No-Hitter Ends with Shutout Win
BELOIT, WI (May 21, 2019) - The Clinton LumberKings took a no-hitter into the ninth inning and came out with a 5-0 win over the Beloit Snappers on Tuesday afternoon at Harry Pohlman Field. LumberKings (23-21) starter Chris Vallimont did not allow a hit over his seven innings of work
Winning Streak Snapped in Walk-Off Loss
PEORIA, IL (April 16, 2019) - Pitching ruled on Tuesday night at Dozer Park and came to an end with the Clinton LumberKings walked-off in a 2-1 loss to the Peoria Chiefs. LumberKings (5-6) starter Chris Vallimont turned in the strongest start of the year to date with seven innings
Clinton Falls in Season Opener
Geneva, IL (April 4, 2019) - The Clinton LumberKings fell in the season opener to the Kane County Cougars 2-0 on Thursday night at Northwestern Medicine Field. LumberKings (0-1) starter Chris Vallimont set career highs for innings pitched, five, and strikeouts, eight, but was given a no decision for his time