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Bats Win Slow Battle With 1-0 Shutout Over Iowa

Chase Petty stars in return, Francisco Urbaez delivers the lone run
April 23, 2026

After a barn burner the day before, the Louisville Bats stumped the Iowa Cubs in a 1-0 shutout on Wednesday afternoon at Principal Park. Francisco Urbaez delivered the only run in the game for the Bats, while the Louisville pitching staff held the I-Cubs to just three hits in the

Petty Shines As Bats Rout Indians In 8-0 Shutout

Pitching staff combine for a one-hitter to snap five-game losing streak
April 7, 2026

Just three days after turning 23, Chase Petty turned in a gem to help lead the Louisville Bats back on track in their first away game of the season, as the team took the 8-0 shutout win against the Indianapolis Indians at Victory Field on Tuesday night. The Bats got

Pitching Paces Bats To 2-1 Opening Night Win

Petty strikes out eight in strong start as Louisville defeats Omaha
March 27, 2026

The Louisville Bats got strong pitching all night, escaping a pair of late jams to preserve an early lead in a 2-1 Opening Night win over the Omaha Storm Chasers on Friday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Getting the Opening Night nod for the first time in his career, Chase

Bats Thumped by Sounds in Game Three, 15-4

Louisville allowed a crooked number in four frames
September 18, 2025

Although every batter in their starting lineup picked up a hit, the Louisville Bats were throttled by the Nashville Sounds on Friday night by a score of 15-4, tying the most runs allowed by the Bats this season. It was a game to forget for the Bats pitching staff, who

Bats Polish Off 11-Win Homestand with 6-1 Series-Sweeping Win

Louisville has won nine in a row and 13 of its last 14
September 7, 2025

On the back of Chase Petty and timely offense, the Louisville Bats picked up another win and their first series sweep of the season on Sunday with a 6-1 victory over the St. Paul Saints. Louisville extends its season-long winning streak to nine games, and the club has won 13

Bats Ride Seven-Run First to Win in Opener

Louisville has won eight of its last nine games
September 2, 2025

A rainy forecast couldn’t put out the blazing-hot Bats offense on Tuesday night, as Louisville rode a seven-run first inning to a 9-7 series-opening win over the St. Paul Saints. The Bats have won four in a row for the second time during this homestand and are now winners of

Bats Walked Off by Stripers in Finale

Gwinnett’s only lead over Louisville came with a game-winning single
August 17, 2025

The Louisville Bats couldn’t finish off the Gwinnett Stripers on Sunday, blowing a two-run lead late in the ballgame to drop the series finale in walkoff fashion by the score of 6-5. The Bats wasted no time getting going against Gwinnett rehabber Chris Sale. Three straight singles by Blake Dunn,

Petty Reels In Stripers, Bats Win Opener 6-4 

Hinds, Stewart homer to start road trip with victory at Gwinnett
August 12, 2025

The Louisville Bats staked starter Chase Petty to an early lead and never looked back from there, defeating the Gwinnett Stripers 6-4 in the opener of a six-game series at Coolray Field on Tuesday night. Facing reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale, the Bats had their work

Rios, Bats Lead Offensive Onslaught Against Omaha

Louisville gets the offense rolling and cruises to 14-2 victory
July 31, 2025

The Louisville Bats came alive in game three with the Omaha Storm Chasers, soaring to a 14-2 win on Thursday night. Louisville slugged 13 hits with eight of the nine starters finishing with both a hit and RBI. The Bats, after struggling offensively in the first two games of the

Bats Unable To Outslug I-Cubs, Fall 11-9 

Louisville hits season-high five homers but surrenders 16 hits to Iowa
July 26, 2025

Although the Louisville Bats’ offense was in full throttle, the Iowa Cubs proved to be even more lethal at the plate. Louisville’s arms struggled to respond, surrendering a season-high 16 hits as Iowa outscored the Bats, 11-9 on Saturday night at Louisville Slugger Field. After a low-stress first inning, Louisville

Bats Fail to Break Through, Drop Opener to Saints

Louisville outhit St. Paul nine to five but couldn’t find key hits down the stretch
July 18, 2025

The Louisville Bats fell in the opener of their three-game set with the St. Paul Saints, 3-1. The Bats tallied nine hits but were unable to capitalize, failing to record a hit with runners in scoring position as they left eight runners on base. Reds number three prospect Sal Stewart

Bats Cannot Get Offense Rolling, Get Shutout in Game Four

Louisville falls 6-0 with only five hits against Columbus
July 11, 2025

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

Consistent Counterpunches Overwhelm Bats in Wild 13-11 Barn Burner

Indianapolis responded to nearly every big Louisville hit to take four of six
July 6, 2025

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 Offense Overpowers Indians in Game One

Marte’s five-RBI night leads Louisville to commanding victory
July 1, 2025

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

Bats Hold Off Saints to Secure First Win of Series

A 10-strikeout night pushes Louisville past St. Paul, 4-2
June 26, 2025

With dark clouds on the horizon, the Louisville Bats beat the weather and the Saints, securing their first win in their six-game series in St. Paul. The Bats threatened early against Saints starter Trent Baker as Bryson Brigman singled and Francisco Urbaez followed with a double to put two on

Bats Walk Off Tides, Snap Losing Streak

Four-straight singles with two outs in the seventh delivered a victory for Louisville
June 7, 2025

In a seven-inning affair, the Louisville Bats clawed their way back from the dead, slapping four-straight singles down to their final out to snap their nine-game skid and pick up their first win of the series against the Norfolk Tides. The second game of the doubleheader was postponed due to

Chase Petty Named International League Pitcher of the Week

Righty promoted to Reds after throwing six hitless innings against Omaha
May 12, 2025

After one of the most dominant starts of his professional career and a promotion to the Cincinnati Reds, former Louisville Bats pitcher Chase Petty has been named International League Pitcher of the Week for the period from May 5-11. The weekly award is the first for a Bats player during

Petty, Johnson Guide Bats to Win in Opener

Bats ride Chase Petty’s six no-hit frames and Ivan Johnson’s grand slam to series-opening victory over Omaha
May 6, 2025

Chase Petty’s six no-hit innings set the tone for the Louisville Bats in their 9-1 beatdown of the Omaha Storm Chasers in the series opener. It was everything Petty could have asked for in his return to the Bats after struggling in his MLB debut last Wednesday. Petty (W, 1-2)

Benson, Bats Walk Off Cubs in 1-0 Pitchers' Duel

Petty’s strong outing and Benson’s heroics deliver victory over Iowa
April 23, 2025

For over 10 innings, the scoreboard remained blank, 0-0, as neither the Louisville Bats nor the Iowa Cubs managed to plate any runs. That held true until Will Benson stepped to the plate. Benson made it clear: if there’s a will, there’s a way. Benson laced a single to center

Bats Clobbered By Clippers In 13-2 Drubbing

Chase Petty burned by long ball and defensive blunders
April 18, 2025

A few mistakes by starter Chase Petty on the mound and a couple miscues by the Louisville Bats in the field escalated into a rout by the Columbus Clippers. Headlined by a grand slam, the Clippers eclipsed the Bats, 13-2 on Friday night at Huntington Park. Petty (L, 0-2) made

Chasing The Show: How Chase Petty Is Preparing To Go The Distance

April 16, 2025

With one week left in the 2024 Double-A season, right-handed pitcher Chase Petty was busy preparing for his final start and set to throw his between start bullpen session, just like he had all year. Unlike all his previous bullpens, he gripped a Major League baseball. “They pulled me into

Bats Falter in Extras, Fall 6-5 in Series Finale

Bullpen spoils Petty’s strong start
April 13, 2025

The Louisville Bats fought hard down the stretch, but ultimately fell in extra innings to the Indianapolis Indians in Sunday’s series finale, 6-5. The first three innings of the ballgame flew by, with Louisville’s Chase Petty and Indy’s Bubba Chandler matching zeroes in the early going. Both starters recorded four

Bats Mount Late-Game Comeback to Take Series Opener

Four runs in the eighth inning spark Bats to victory
April 8, 2025

The Louisville Bats rallied with a four-run eighth inning to win 4-2, resurging to take game one of the series with the Indianapolis Indians at Louisville Slugger Field. By the eighth inning, the Bats had struggled with only two hits to that point on the night, but they came alive

Bats Stung By Omaha Offense In 12-6 Loss

Omaha’s Waters hits for cycle as Bats fall to 3-2
April 2, 2025

Despite a hot start, the Louisville Bats couldn’t contain the Omaha Storm Chasers attack, suffering a 12-6 loss in the second game of their six-game series on Wednesday afternoon at Werner Park. Omaha center fielder Drew Waters had a historic day at the plate, hitting for the cycle while going

Petty's Powerful Start Paces Bats Past Omaha 6-4

Louisville earns second straight victory to even series
September 20, 2024

In his second Triple-A start, Louisville Bats righty Chase Petty fired five scoreless innings, working around baserunners in key situations to preserve a lead, and the offense got timely hitting late in the game to defeat the Omaha Storm Chasers 6-4 on Friday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Following three