Greensboro Pitching Staff Tosses Second Perfect Game in Nine Days

GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Greensboro Grasshoppers made history once again at First National Bank Field on Sunday, July 13 as they tossed their second combined nine-inning perfect game in nine days, defeating the Bowling Green Hot Rods 4-0. The Grasshoppers pitching staff combined for a flawless 27-up, 27-down performance, marking something no pro team has ever done in the same season. Right-hander Hung-Leng Chang set the tone with five perfect innings, striking out five batters while keeping the... Full Story

Ducks Stun Stormers with Five-Run Rally in Ninth

(Central Islip, N.Y.) - A Long Island Ducks defeated the Lancaster Stormers 6-5 in waddle-off fashion on Sunday afternoon in the final game of a three-game series at Fairfield Properties Ballpark. Lancaster took a 4-0 lead in the fourth inning when Nick Ward scored on a throwing error, Alex Isola hit a two-run double to left and Danny Amaral reached on an RBI infield single. An RBI single to center by Ward in the seventh made it a five-run game. Long Island got on the scoreboard in the eighth thanks to Chris Suleksi's run-scoring groundout to first base, the first RBI of his professional... Full Story

Monarchs Win Thriller for Calfapietra's 1300th

Winnipeg, Manitoba - Joe Calfapietra's 1300th managerial win had everything: lead changes, drama, and a four-game road sweep. The Kansas City Monarchs edged the Winnipeg Goldeyes 5-4 in a heart-pounding series finale from Blue Cross Park. The Monarchs (37-21) are tied with Sioux City for the best record in the American Association, with the Explorers still in action against the Cleburne Railroaders Sunday night. Calfapietra reached the milestone in his 25th season as a professional baseball manager. It's his eighth year with Kansas City, where he's compiled 453 wins. The Monarchs' ... Full Story

Hendrie's Grand Slam Leads Comeback Win

BINGHAMTON, NY - After falling behind 5-0 in the first inning, the Curve used homers from Duce Gourson and Wyatt Hendrie to complete a comeback win over the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, 7-5, on Sunday afternoon. After Binghamton scored five times off Po-Yu Chen in the first inning, the Curve bullpen combined to throw 8.1 scoreless frames and help the Curve get back into the game. Duce Gourson hit a solo homer in the fourth inning and Altoona rallied to take the lead in the seventh. After three walks and a hit batsman in the inning forced the Rumble Ponies to go back to their bullpen, Hendri... Full Story

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6. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
7. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
8. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
9. New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
10. Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)

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