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Moore Walks Off Asheville with Three-Run Homer

‘Burgers erase three-run deficit in bottom of the ninth
June 12, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Lightning struck twice at Fifth Third Park on Friday night. After a walk-off bunt and error on Thursday, Hub City followed up with a second straight walk-off win just 24 hours later. Malcolm Moore lifted the Spartanburgers (31-29) past the Tourists (16-44) with a three-run home run

'Burgers Win on Walk-off over Asheville

Pollard bunt and fielding error turn into 10th-inning victory
June 11, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — A 23-hit, nine-error, back-and-forth game turned into an 8-7 walk-off Hub City win. The Spartanburgers (30-29) staved off the Asheville Tourists (16-43), who came back to tie the contest three times from the seventh through ninth. Asheville started the scoring two batters into the top of the

‘Burgers Bash Four Homers in Record-Setting Wednesday Blowout Win

Osorio clubs first High-A home run
June 10, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Hub City (29-29) bounced back from a Tuesday defeat and annihilated Asheville (16-42) 21-0 Wednesday, setting multiple records in the process. The ‘Burgers had never scored 20 runs prior to the contest. Hub City also recorded the largest margin of victory over the two seasons of the

Hub City’s Return Home Spoiled by Asheville

Kling stretches on-base streak to 25 games
June 9, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Spartanburgers returned home after a two-week road trip as winners of three straight. That streak did not hold in the Hub City's first game back at Fifth Third Park. Hub City (28-29) dropped a 13-3 series opener to Asheville (16-41). The Spartanburgers’ only runs came early

Perich Wins Rangers May Player of the Month

Former Spartanburgers Bormie, Castillo also honored
June 8, 2026

Arlington, Texas — The Rangers today announced the club’s May Minor League Award winners: · Player of the Month – INF Rafe Perich · Starting Pitcher of the Month – RHP Evan Siary · Defender of the Month – INF Yolfran Castillo · Reliever of the Month – RHP Wilian

Spartanburgers Take Third Straight to Split at Winston-Salem

Six-run fourth the difference for Hub City on Sunday
June 7, 2026

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Spartanburgers dropped each of the first three to start the week against the Dash. All three games were low-scoring, one-run decisions. Hub City’s (28-28) offense exploded over the weekend, compiling 28 runs in the final three games of the series to salvage a split against Winston-Salem

Hub City Pounces on Winston-Salem, Wins Second Straight

'Burgers compile 14 hits, score seven in first four innings
June 6, 2026

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Spartanburgers put the pressure on the Dash from the start on Saturday night, scoring runs each of the first four innings. After jumping out to an early lead, Hub City (27-28) kept Winston Salem (33-23) at arm’s length the rest of the way and won 9-4.

'Burgers Take Down Dash in Extras

Moore’s homer, Kling‘s double the difference in the 11th
June 5, 2026

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — After six straight losses, including three straight to begin the week, the Spartanburgers (26-28) upended the Dash (33-22) in extras on Friday night to end the skid. Hub City only scored two runs in the first three games of the week. Thanks to 13 hits, six of

Third Straight One-Run Game Goes Winston-Salem's Way

Perry and Wynyard combine for seven shutout innings
June 4, 2026

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — In a game which mirrored the first two contests of the series, Hub City (25-28) and Winston Salem (33-21) were both scoreless through seven innings. The Dash snuck a run home in the eighth to beat the Spartanburgers 1-0 at Truist Stadium Thursday. Pitching was once again

Rafe Perich Named May South Atlantic League Player of the Month

June 4, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Former Spartanburger Rafe Perich has been honored by the SAL as the league’s May Player of the Month. Perich launched a league-leading 10 homers over a red-hot 23-game span. In May, Perich hit .327 with an OPS of 1.195, the best in the SAL. The switch-hitting corner

Hub City Falls to Winston-Salem on Walk-off

Easley and Porter combine for eight shutout
June 3, 2026

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Spartanburgers and Dash faced off in an eerily similar pitchers duel in game two on Wednesday. For the second straight game, both teams were held off the board for seven innings. Winston-Salem (32-21) again bested Hub City (25-27) by the same score 2-1, and George Wolkow

Spartanburgers Share in Rangers Cultural Trip to the Dominican Republic

June 3, 2026

Spartanburgers pitcher J’Briell Easley spent a good chunk of 2025 in rehab. Shoulder surgery cost the 24-year-old the final three months of his first pro baseball season. In the late summer months, Easley called the Rangers’ Arizona complex home instead of playing in North Carolina for the Low-A affiliate, the

Hub City Drops Low-Scoring Opener in Winston-Salem 2-1

Morrobel swats three hits in loss
June 2, 2026

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Spartanburgers and Dash dueled for seven scoreless innings, then both found the scoreboard in the eighth. Winston-Salem (31-21) bested Hub City (25-26) thanks to a go-ahead home run in the bottom of the eighth. Yeison Morrobel led the game off with a single, and his third

‘Burgers Drop Series Finale in Greensboro

Grasshoppers score six in first three innings
May 31, 2026

GREENSBORO, N.C. — After winning four of the first five in the series, Greensboro (33-18) started off strong on Sunday against Hub City (25-24). Behind runs in each of the first three innings and five homers as a team, the Grasshoppers capped off the series with an 8-3 win over

‘Burgers Can’t Keep Pace Saturday in Greensboro

Hub City loses early lead, Hanson homers late
May 30, 2026

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Despite taking an early three-run lead, Hub City (25-24) was bested by Greensboro (32-18) 8-4 Saturday at FNB Field. The Grasshoppers took the series win with their fourth victory of the week. Hub City was no-hit Friday, but the offense kicked into gear early Saturday with a

Hub City Held Hitless in Friday Loss

Rangers No. 2 prospect Scarborough makes first start of 2026
May 29, 2026

GREENSBORO, N.C. — There was plenty of excitement surrounding Hub City Friday’s contest, as Rangers’ No. 2 prospect Caden Scarborough toed the rubber for the first time as a Spartanburger in 2026. However, Greensboro’s pitching staff turned out to be the headliner. Three Grasshoppers combined to no-hit the ‘Burgers (25-23)

Spartanburgers Slug Their Way to Thursday Win

‘Burgers use scoreless day from bullpen and three homers
May 28, 2026

GREENSBORO, N.C. — After two straight losses to begin the week, Hub City (25-22) bounced back at Greensboro (30-18) on Thursday night. After heading to the sixth tied at two, the Spartanburgers pounced on the Grasshoppers bullpen for a 9-2 win. Pirates top prospect Seth Hernandez and Hub City debutant

Hub City Drops Wednesday Afternoon Nail-Biter

Hartl homers as ‘Burgers fall to 0-2 in series
May 27, 2026

GREENSBORO, N.C. — After both offenses exploded Tuesday, the pitchers bounced back Wednesday between the Spartanburgers (24-22) and Grasshoppers (30-17). Home runs were again a main storyline. Ben Hartl gave Hub City an early lead before Greensboro came from behind to win 6-5. After a three-homer game on Tuesday, Wyatt

Spartanburgers Fall in Series-Opening Shootout at Greensboro

Morrobel hits for first cycle in Spartanburgers history
May 26, 2026

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The offense stole the show on Tuesday night in the series opener for the Spartanburgers (24-21) and Grasshoppers (29-17). The two teams combined for 13 home runs, one coming from Yeison Morrobel en route to becoming the first player in Spartanburgers history to hit for the cycle.

McCarty and Moore Power Spartanburgers to Sunday Shutout Win

‘Burgers split series with Rome before two-week road trip
May 24, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — After losing both ends of a drizzly Saturday doubleheader, Hub City bounced back Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, shutting out Rome 4-0 and splitting the series. The battery pair of D.J. McCarty and Malcolm Moore stole the show. McCarty (W, 1-2) spun the best game of his

Hub City Swept in Saturday Twin Bill

Perich launches eighth homer in game one
May 23, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Spartanburgers and Emperors dodged storms to sneak in two games at Fifth Third Park Saturday. Rome (25-19) beat Hub City (23-20) twice, 7-4 and 4-0. Rome struck quickly in game one against Spartanburgers starter Ismael Agreda (L, 0-3). Two singles and a walk loaded the bases

'Burgers and Emperors Postponed by Rain Friday

Saturday doubleheader begins at 3 p.m.
May 22, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Hub City (23-18) and Rome (22-18) never got off the ground Friday night, hampered by showers that intensified in the late afternoon into the evening. The scheduled contest was officially postponed around an hour after the scheduled first pitch; the game will be made up Saturday as

Hanson’s Walkoff Single Clinches Tightly Contested Thursday Matchup

Easley and Porter dazzle through seven scoreless
May 21, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Thursday’s matchup between Hub City (23-18) and Rome (23-19) was a well-pitched affair. The piggyback combination of J’Briell Easley and Brock Porter outdueled Braves top prospect Cam Caminiti for seven innings. But Luke Hanson was the hero of the night, as he punched a walkoff single to

Rome Evens Series Wednesday

Hanson finishes a triple short of cycle
May 20, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Hub City (22-18) fell to Rome (23-18) Wednesday at Fifth Third Park. The Emperors offense came alive and bested the ‘Burgers 13-5. Rome hit three home runs and knocked 12 total hits. Hub City’s pitching staff walked eight Emperors and hit four. The Spartanburgers scored in response

Moore Continues Torrid Stretch as ‘Burgers Blank Emperors

Curry ties career highs in innings, strikeouts
May 19, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Offense was hard to come by through the first five innings between Hub City (22-17) and Rome (22-18). The Spartanburgers came to life in the late innings, scoring seven runs from the sixth through eighth and blanking Rome 7-0 for Hub City’s first shutout win of the