Bird Dawgs Set Franchise Hit Record Again, Hold off Ottawa for 10-8 Victory

May 26, 2026 - KINSTON, N.C. - The Down East Bird Dawgs made history for the second time in four days Tuesday night, pounding out a franchise-record 18 hits to break the record they set Friday in Florence, cruising to a 10-8 victory over the Ottawa Titans at Historic Grainger to improve to 6-10 on the season. Down East wasted no time, plating four runs in the first inning as Lyle Miller-Green doubled in a run, Ali LaPread singled in another, and Trotter Harlan capped the frame with a two-run single to stake the Bird Dawgs to a 4-0 lead.... Full Story

Friend's Career Night, Tortugas Bash Four Homers in 12-9 Comeback Win over Tarpons

May 26, 2026 - DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - After falling behind 4-0 in the first inning, the Daytona Tortugas erupted for 11 runs across the first three innings and held off a late Tampa rally to defeat the Tarpons 12-9 Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona erased an early four-run deficit behind four home runs, including two from Jacob Friend, to improve to 16-30 on the season. The Rundown Tampa jumped out quickly. Bryce Martin-Grudzielanek opened the game with a leadoff homer before Tampa added three more runs in the inning ... Full Story

Goldeyes Roll to Fourth Consecutive Win

May 26, 2026 - GARY, IN - The Winnipeg Goldeyes (5-5) won their fourth consecutive game Tuesday evening, defeating the Gary SouthShore RailCats 7-1 at U.S. Steel Yard. After starting the season 0-4, the Goldeyes are 5-1 in their last six contests. Winnipeg got the scoring underway in the top of the third inning when centre fielder Noah Marcelo lined a double to left that brought in first baseman T.J. Schofield-Sam. Right fielder Roby Enríquez then singled up the middle to score catcher Raphaël Pelletier and Marcelo, before des... Full Story

Good Is Great, Grizzlies Come Back to Beat Otters

May 26, 2026 - SAUGET, ILL. - The Gateway Grizzlies fell behind the Evansville Otters early, but came all the way back with a six-run bottom of the sixth inning for a 7-3 victory at Arsenal BG Ballpark on Tuesday night. It was their second straight win and third in their last four games, while also snapping the visitors' six-game win streak. Ty Good (2-0) struggled in the first inning, giving up three runs on four hits, including a two-run home run by Amani Jones just two batters into the game. After a J.J. Cruz RBI single with two outs... Full Story

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