Stones Erase Six-Run Deficit, Stun Shuckers in 8-7 Thriller

May 6, 2026 - BILOXI, MS. - Matthew Wood's first-inning grand slam gave the Biloxi Shuckers (12-17) a commanding 6-0 lead, but the Columbus Clingstones (15-14) clawed back with six unanswered runs to steal an 8-7 victory Wednesday night at Keesler Federal Park. Decisive Plays: The grand slam from Wood capped a six-run first inning from Biloxi. Columbus chipped away with two runs in the second inning, including a solo home run from Jordan Groshans (7). A solo home run from Blake Burke gave Biloxi a 7-2 lead after two innings. Columbus e... Full Story

Sailors Smacks First-Career Home Run in Bandits' Win over Kernels

May 6, 2026 - Davenport, Iowa - Outfielder Nolan Sailors launched a leadoff home run as his first-career long ball to help lift the Quad Cities River Bandits to a 4-2 win over the Cedar Rapids Kernels on Wednesday night at Modern Woodmen Park. After their starter David Shields completed his first of five scoreless innings to open the night, Sailors took the second pitch of his leadoff at-bat over the right-field fence, giving the Bandits an early 1-0 lead and tagging Kernels' starter Riley Quick for his first professional run. Sailo... Full Story

Four Home Runs Power Patriots to 11-3 Win Over Reading

May 6, 2026 - The Somerset Patriots knocked off the Reading Fightin Phils 11-3 at FirstEnergy Stadium on Wednesday evening. Through the first two games of the series, Somerset has tallied 36 hits and seven home runs. The Patriots' 36 hits through the first two games of a series are the most in franchise history, while their seven home runs rank second (eight vs. POR 9/13/22-9/14/22). Somerset's 17 hits recorded marked the fourth time the Patriots have collected 17-plus hits in a game, the most of any Double-A team this season. Ga... Full Story

Wisconsin Blasts Four Homers in 8-5 Win at Peoria

May 6, 2026 - PEORIA, IL - The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers used the long ball to beat the Peoria Chiefs Wednesday night at Dozer Park. The Midwest League leaders in homers hit four solo shots and received solid pitching to record an 8-5 victory over the Chiefs. The Timber Rattlers (16-11) scored twice with two outs in the top of the second inning. Josiah Ragsdale started the inning with a walk, moved to second on a sacrifice bunt, and stole third. David Garcia drove in Ragsdale with an infield single. Luiyin Alastre kept the inning alive... Full Story

• Stones Erase Six-Run Deficit, Stun Shuckers in 8-7 Thriller - Columbus Clingstones (SL) May 6
• Sailors Smacks First-Career Home Run in Bandits' Win over Kernels - Quad Cities River Bandits (MWL) May 6
• FredNats Walked Off for Second Straight Night in Hill City - Fredericksburg Nationals (CarL) May 6
• Chiefs Fall Short in Homer Fest at Dozer Park - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) May 6
• Four Home Runs Power Patriots to 11-3 Win Over Reading - Somerset Patriots (EL) May 6
• RubberDucks Lose Walk-Off in Richmond, 5-4 - Akron RubberDucks (EL) May 6
• Mercedes' Highlight Reel Night Not Enough for Mussels in Loss to Tarpons - Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (FSL) May 6
• Wisconsin Blasts Four Homers in 8-5 Win at Peoria - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (MWL) May 6
• RedHawks Drop Exhibition Contest to NDSU - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (AA) May 6
• Lincoln Hosts Explorers in Spring Training Starter - Lincoln Saltdogs (AA) May 6
• River Bandits Snap Kernels Win Streak, Outduel Cedar Rapids 4-2 - Cedar Rapids Kernels (MWL) May 6
• Barger Homers Again on Rehab, Jays Fall 7-1 - Dunedin Blue Jays (FSL) May 6
• Cox, Cavanaugh Lift Squirrels over 'Ducks in Ninth - Richmond Flying Squirrels (EL) May 6
• Yerlin Luis Blast Walks-Off Fredericksburg for Second Straight Night - Hill City Howlers (CarL) May 6
• Bulls Secure First Back-to-Back Home Win of Season - Durham Bulls (IL) May 6
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