River Riders Storm Back, Defeat State Liners 10-7 in Firework-Filled Win

July 3, 2025 - JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - After falling behind 4-0 early, the Elizabethton River Riders erupted for 10 unanswered runs over three innings and held off a late surge to defeat the Bristol State Liners 10-7 on Wednesday night at TVA Credit Union Ballpark. With the win, Elizabethton improved to 12-12 on the season, while Bristol dropped to 11-12. The rundown Bristol struck first in the bottom of the first inning with a two-run single by Patrick Gillen and a bases-loaded walk to take a 3-0 lead. The State Liners added another i... Full Story

Mud Monsters Secure Series Victory

July 3, 2025 - Evansville, IN - The Mud Monsters (22-25) ensured a series victory for the first time in two weeks with a 5-1 win over the Evansville Otters (21-25). Brandon Mitchell (3-3) got his third win of the season by shutting down the Otters offense. The Mud Monsters gave up two hits total in the win. Once again, the starting pitching of the Mud Monsters shined in a win. Mithcell, who didn't make it out of the fourth inning last Thursday, went seven innings while giving up two hits and one run over those seven innings. The offe... Full Story

Woodchucks Win Fourth Straight, Sweep Defending Champions

July 3, 2025 - WAUSAU, WI - Once again, it was big innings and great pitching that led Wausau to its third win of the season over the defending Northwoods League champions. The Woodchucks scored five runs in the third and four runs in the sixth to come back and pick up a strong 9-4 win over the Kalamazoo Growlers on Wednesday night. It sealed Wausau fourth straight win, tying the longest win streak for the Woodchucks in 2025. It was the third consecutive game that Wausau won where they didn't score first, and it also was Wausau's lar... Full Story

Chiefs Make Dozer Park History in 21-2 Drubbing

July 3, 2025 - PEORIA, IL - A crowd of 2,545 saw a historic outburst at Dozer Park on Wednesday night. The Peoria Chiefs erupted for 20 unanswered runs in a dominant 21-2 win over the South Bend Cubs, marking a single-game record for most runs scored in a single-game at Dozer Park. It was also the first time since September 2, 2004, that the Chiefs have scored 20 or more runs in a game. The Chiefs finished three runs shy of their single-game franchise record. Peoria plated 24 runs in a win over Quad Cities on August 26, 1986. After a... Full Story

• River Riders Storm Back, Defeat State Liners 10-7 in Firework-Filled Win - Elizabethton River Riders (ApL) July 3
• Cubs Overwhelmed by Chiefs Offense in 21-2 Defeat - South Bend Cubs (MWL) July 3
• Mud Monsters Secure Series Victory - Mississippi Mud Monsters (FL) July 3
• Woodchucks Win Fourth Straight, Sweep Defending Champions - Wausau Woodchucks (Northwoods) July 3
• Dock Spiders Drop One to the Rafters - Fond du Lac Dock Spiders (Northwoods) July 3
• Chiefs Make Dozer Park History in 21-2 Drubbing - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) July 3
• Rockers' Win Streak Snapped in 2-1 Loss to Lakeshore - Green Bay Rockers (Northwoods) July 3
• Rivets Get Blown out at Home, Fall for the First Time in Second Half - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) July 3
• Sloan Shines as Nuts Blank Grizzlies 3-0 - Modesto Nuts (CalL) July 3
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• RoughRiders Mount 7-6 Comeback Victory over Travelers - Frisco RoughRiders (TL) July 2
• Lincoln Rally Falls Just Short - Lincoln Saltdogs (AA) July 2
• Riggio, Flores and Lagrange Power Patriots to Doubleheader Sweep over Reading Wednesday - Somerset Patriots (EL) July 2
• Johnson City Doughboys dominate on the road for commanding win over the Greeneville Flyboys - Johnson City Doughboys (ApL) July 2
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