Lugs' Quad HRs Crush Quad Cities, 12-4

April 21, 2026 - DAVENPORT, Ia. - Justin Riemer lined a two-run single, walloped one of the Lansing Lugnuts' (6-9) four homers, and drew three of the Nuts' 10 walks in a 12-4 laugher over the Quad Cities River Bandits (6-7) on Tuesday night at Modern Woodmen Park. The result snapped a seven-game losing streak while also mirroring a full turnaround from Lansing's 12-4 loss on Sunday to West Michigan. Lugnuts starter Jackson Finley recorded the team's first quality start of the year, allowing three hits and three runs in six innings whil... Full Story

Comets Score Early, Hold off Tacoma

April 21, 2026 - The Oklahoma City Comets scored four runs in the first inning and used a trio of clutch double plays to hold the Tacoma Rainiers on the way to a 5-4 victory Tuesday night at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Oklahoma City (11-11) began the series with a four-run first inning as all three of its hits in the frame went for extra bases. James Tibbs III and Jack Suwinski hit consecutive RBI doubles while Austin Gauthier doubled the lead with a two-out, two-run homer. Tacoma (10-12) got a run back in the second inning before Gauthier... Full Story

Lancaster Grabs Opener at York, 8-4

April 21, 2026 - The Lancaster Stormers unleashed a potent extra base hit attack on Opening Night at WellSpan Park and grabbed an 8-4 win over the host Revolution. Lancaster clubbed three solo homers to grab the early lead and capped off the night with a two-run double, the fifth extra base hit of the game. However, it was a quirky infield hit that produced the visitors' go-ahead run in the eighth inning. Dawson Lane (0-1) issued two-out walks to Joseph Carpenter and Nick Lucky around a wild pitch that sent Carpenter to third. Pinch... Full Story

Potent Lineup Secures Woodpeckers Win over Pelicans in Home Stand Opener

April 21, 2026 - Fayetteville, NC - The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (4-12) returned to Segra Stadium on Tuesday night and played one of their most complete games of the season, snatching an early lead that never slipped in a 6-2 victory over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (9-7). A three-run bottom of the second inning served as the catalyst for a consistent night at the plate. Anthony Huezo led off with a solo shot to left-center against Dominik Reid (L, 0-1) and Josh Wakefield followed with a single. German Ramirez reached on a walk and a double... Full Story

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