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The Sioux City Explorers are an independent minor league baseball team. Based in Sioux City, Iowa, they are a member of the American Association.

Mertens Shines in Relief as Explorers Beat RedHawks 7-3

July 10, 2026 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Sioux City (22-27), fresh off snapping a five - game losing streak on Wednesday, kept the momentum rolling Thursday night with a 7-3 win over Fargo - Moorhead (23-25), securing a much - needed series victory at Security National Bank Field at Lewis & Clark Park. The night belonged to Nathan Mertens. Entering in the third inning, the right - hander delivered a dominant 6.1 scoreless innings, allowing no walks and striking out three. He threw 83 pitches, 59 for strikes, and retired the final 10 batters... Full Story

Explorers Snap Five-Game Skid on Osuna's Walk-Off Blast

July 9, 2026 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Thunderstorms delayed first pitch by an hour, but the wait was worth it as Sioux City (21-27) snapped a five-game losing streak with a dramatic 9-7 walk-off victory over Fargo-Moorhead (23-24) in 10 innings on Wednesday night. It was Sioux City's first extra-inning game of the season, and for the second time this year, Alberto Osuna delivered the heroics with a walk-off home run. "The ball hasn't bounced our way lately," manager Steve Montgomery said. "A big one went our way tonight." The Explorer... Full Story

Explorers Suffer Fifth Straight Setback

July 8, 2026 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The losing streak reached five for Sioux City (20-27), who dropped a 5-4 decision to Fargo-Moorhead (23-23), despite bringing the tying or winning run to the plate in the last inning for the fifth consecutive game. "It's a game that is a matter of inches," manager Steve Montgomery said afterward. "We had chances but kept coming up empty." Offense was at a premium early as the two teams combined for just one baserunner through the first two innings. D'Shawn Knowles opened the bottom of the third wi... Full Story

Summer Fun at Lewis and Clark Park

July 7, 2026 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The Sioux City Explorers continue a nine-game homestand and will continue the summer celebration this week at Security National Bank Field at Lewis and Clark Park. The X's promotional schedule is full of midweek fun for fans of all ages. Explorers Opponent The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, July 7 - 9 TUESDAY, July 7-6:35 p.m. TRIVIA TUESDAY: Enjoy discounted Carbliss and interactive trivia! Win prizes, thanks to Carbliss. WEDNESDAY, July 8-6:35 p.m. WILDCARD WEDNESDAY: Join us for X's-themed B... Full Story

• Mertens Shines in Relief as Explorers Beat RedHawks 7-3 - July 10, 2026
  
• Explorers Snap Five-Game Skid on Osuna's Walk-Off Blast - July 9, 2026
  
• Explorers Suffer Fifth Straight Setback - July 8, 2026
  
• Summer Fun at Lewis and Clark Park - July 7, 2026
  
• Canaries Sweep Explorers After Wild 16-15 Slugfest - July 5, 2026
  
• Canaries' Defense Denies Explorers in 5-4 Fourth of July Loss - July 5, 2026
  
• Explorers' Rally Falls Short Twice - July 3, 2026
  
• Explorers Are Home for the 250th Celebration Weekend - July 3, 2026
  
• Rain Halts Explorers and Canaries - July 2, 2026
  
• Landry Cages Birds - July 1, 2026
  
• Shining Stars Headed to All-Star Game - July 1, 2026
  
• Samson Inducted into the American Association Hall of Fame - July 1, 2026
  
• Canaries Pull Away Late - June 30, 2026
  
• George and Vooletich Return to All-Star Game - June 30, 2026
  
• Explorers Hold off Monarchs to Rule the Series - June 28, 2026
  
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Alberto Osuna and the Sioux City Explorers celebrate their walk off win (Tim Tushla)
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League: American Association
Home: Sioux City, Iowa
Class: Independent
Website: Sioux City Explorers site
Schedule: Full Sioux City Explorers Schedule
Statistics: Full Sioux City Explorers Statistics

Sat., Jul 11		Lincoln at Sioux City	7:05 p.m.
Fri., Jul 10		Lincoln at Sioux City	7:35 p.m.
Thu., Jul 9	W	Fargo-Moorhead 3 at Sioux City 7	Final
Wed., Jul 8	W	Fargo-Moorhead 7 at Sioux City 9	Final (10)
Tue., Jul 7	L	Fargo-Moorhead 5 at Sioux City 4	Final
Sun., Jul 5	L	Sioux Falls 16 at Sioux City 15	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Sioux City Explorers:

• Sioux City Bandits (NAL) - Sioux City, Iowa
  
• Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) - Sioux City, Iowa
  

• Mertens leads Sioux City past the RedHawks - AA Fargo Forum (July 10)
  
• Osuna, Sioux City walks off RedHawks in extra innings - AA Fargo Forum (July 9)
  
• Juan Fernandez delivers in clutch in RedHawks road victory - AA Fargo Forum (July 8)
  
• Sioux City Explorers drop four-game home series to Sioux Falls Canaries - AA Sioux City Journal (July 6)
  
• Sioux City Explorers drop series opener to Sioux Falls Canaries - AA Sioux City Journal (July 2)
  
• Sioux City Explorers takes three-game series over West Division-leading Kansas City - AA Sioux City Journal (June 30)
  
• Ryo Kohigashi strikes out eight in Goldeyes' big win - AA Winnipeg Sun (June 25)
  
• Sioux City Explorers outlast Winnipeg behind Willeman's quality start - AA Sioux City Journal (June 24)
  
• AAPB: Canaries sink X's with big third, sixth innings; Otao named pitcher of the week - AA Sioux City Journal (June 17)
  
• AAPB: X's score comeback win for the ages as part of series win over Cleburne - AA Sioux City Journal (June 15)
  
• AAPB: X's fall at home to Sioux Falls as Canaries pull ahead in ninth - AA Sioux City Journal (June 12)
  
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