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Releases for Tuesday, May 17, 2022



Baseball

American Association
Cougars Shut Down RailCats Bats in Series Opener - Gary SouthShore Railcats
Allison Shines as Cougars Shut Out RailCats - Kane County Cougars
Cougars Sign Former MLB Infielder Steve Lombardozzi - Kane County Cougars
Monarchs Manage Second Win in a Row - Kansas City Monarchs
'Dogs Take Game One in Chicago - Lincoln Saltdogs
Goldeyes and Canaries Washed Away, Double Header Wednesday - Winnipeg Goldeyes

Atlantic League
Atlantic League Bullpen, May 17, 2022 - AtL
Legends Double-Up On Rockers - High Point Rockers
Revs Hang on for 5-4 Win - Lancaster Stormers
Revs Hang on for 5-4 Win - Lancaster Stormers
Ducks Strike First in the "Battle of the Belt" - Long Island Ducks
Blue Crabs Beat Gastonia in Sixth Straight Win - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
Blue Crabs Beat Gastonia in Sixth Straight Win - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
Gastonia Grabs Monday Morning Rubber Game from FerryHawks - Staten Island FerryHawks
FerryHawks Partner with Amazon - Staten Island FerryHawks

California League
Kokoska, Grizzlies shake off Quakes 8-7 in walk-off fashion - Fresno Grizzlies
Fresno Grizzlies Game Notes vs Rancho Cucamonga - Fresno Grizzlies
Grizzlies Stun Quakes - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

Carolina League
Charleston Cruise to Game One Win - Augusta GreenJackets
GreenJackets Back at Home Through Memorial Day Weekend - Augusta GreenJackets
Carolina Falls 8-5 in Series Opener with Wood Ducks - Carolina Mudcats
RHP Fernando Olguin Added to Carolina - Carolina Mudcats
RiverDogs Open Homestand by Swatting GreenJackets 14-6 - Charleston RiverDogs
Bullpen Falters in 15-5 Loss - Columbia Fireflies
Columbia Fireflies Roster Moves and Game Notes vs Myrtle Beach May 17 - Columbia Fireflies
'Birds Battle Back for Series Opening Win against FredNats - Delmarva Shorebirds
House Homers, FredNats Drop Opener in Delmarva - Fredericksburg Nationals
Cannon Baller Chronicle: Kannapolis Swipes Series with FredNats to Move to Above .500 - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
Pelicans Display Power with 15-5 Win over Columbia - Myrtle Beach Pelicans

Coastal Plain League
Tobs Opening Tickets Going Fast - Wilson Tobs

Eastern League
Curry Fans 10 as Ducks Defeat Rumble Ponies 5-2 - Akron RubberDucks
Altoona Delivers a Dozen to Richmond in Tuesday Night Victory - Altoona Curve
Ponies Fall to 'Ducks on Baseball in Education Day - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
Henderson Homers Twice as Bowie Skid Extends to Five - Chesapeake Baysox
Cats Take Series Opener - Erie SeaWolves
Senators Manage Three Hits in Loss to Portland - Harrisburg Senators
Potts Powers Sea Dogs Past Senators - Portland Sea Dogs
May 17, 2022 Sea Dogs Game Notes - Portland Sea Dogs
O'Hoppe Homers Not Enough in Loss to Somerset - Reading Fightin Phils
Quadruple-Homer Day for Curve Buries Squirrels in Opener - Richmond Flying Squirrels
Patriots Offense Fuels 10-3 Win - Somerset Patriots
Waldichuk and Dietrich Promotions to Triple-A Highlight Somerset Transactions - Somerset Patriots

Florida State League
Beach Birds Blank Bradenton Bats Tuesday Night - Bradenton Marauders
Callihan, Power Pitching Propel Daytona to 2-0 Win over Dunedin - Daytona Tortugas
Mighty Mussels Game Notes - Tue, May 17 at Clearwater - Fort Myers Mighty Mussels
Palm Beach Rides Baker's Gem to Win over Marauders - Palm Beach Cardinals
Big Night for Vasil, De Los Santos in 4-3 Win at Tampa - St. Lucie Mets
Tarpons' Rally Falls Short, Lose 4-3 to the Mets - Tampa Tarpons
Tarpons' rally falls short, lose 4-3 to the Mets - Tampa Tarpons

Frontier League
Small Ball Proves Victorious for Otters in Series Opener - Evansville Otters
Y'alls Drop Wild First Game against the Jackals - Florence Y'alls
Grizzlies Remain Unbeaten with Wild, Walk-Off Win - Gateway Grizzlies
Crushers Drop a Tight Road Tilt to Tri-City - Lake Erie Crushers
Boomers Edge Boulders - New York Boulders
Titans Fall in Sudden Death to Open Up Series with ThunderBolts - Ottawa Titans
Boomers Squeeze Past New York - Schaumburg Boomers
Seesaw Battle Ends in ValleyCats Favor 8-7 - Tri-City ValleyCats
ValleyCats Announce First-Ever Jersey Sponsorship with Long-Time Partner, Transfinder - Tri-City ValleyCats
Wild Things Fall in Extras in Series Opener against Miners - Washington Wild Things

International League
Bisons Use Big Inning to Defeat Syracuse 9-3 in Series Opener - Buffalo Bisons
Knights Fall to Tides 4-1 on Tuesday - Charlotte Knights
Martin & Crick Promoted to White Sox Today - Charlotte Knights
Bulls Hot Start Propels Team to Victory - Durham Bulls
Stripers Overwhelmed by Oviedo in 8-2 Loss to Memphis - Gwinnett Stripers
Indians' Pitching Silences Toledo - Indianapolis Indians
Game Information: Toledo Mud Hens (19-15) vs. Indianapolis Indians (17-17) - Indianapolis Indians
Hello, Newman Former Indians MVP Returns to Indy on Rehab - Indianapolis Indians
Four-Run Eighth Gives Columbus Series Lead - Iowa Cubs
May 17 Game Notes: Iowa Cubs vs. Columbus Clippers - Iowa Cubs
Jacksonville Falls to Durham in Series Opener - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
IronPigs keep Red Wings from flying - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
IronPigs Keep Red Wings from Flying Early Runs Decided the Game for Lehigh Valley - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Lehigh Valley Food Truck Festival Is Now Free Admission - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Bases Loaded Walk Costs Bats in Nashville - Louisville Bats
Hot Bats Blast Memphis Past Gwinnett for Sixth-Straight Win - Memphis Redbirds
Jonathan Davis Leads Sounds to Win over Bats - Nashville Sounds
Jonathan Davis Leads Sounds to Win over Bats - Nashville Sounds
Rodriguez Fans 11 in Norfolk Win over Charlotte - Norfolk Tides
Hicklen Grand Slam Pushes Omaha over St. Paul - Omaha Storm Chasers
Rochester Red Wings Post-Game Notes 5.17 - Rochester Red Wings
Wings Fall in Series Opener with Lehigh Valley - Rochester Red Wings
RailRiders Lose 4-3 - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Game Notes - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
Saints' Losing Streak Reaches Franchise Record Eight, Lose 8-1 to Storm Chasers - St. Paul Saints
Syracuse Drops Series Opener to Hot-Hitting Buffalo, 9-3 - Syracuse Mets
Appalachian League: MLB.com - Toledo Mud Hens
Toledo Bats Fall Silent in Indianapolis - Toledo Mud Hens
WooSox Snap Losing Streak, Beat RailRiders 4-3 - Worcester Red Sox

Major League Baseball Draft League
Keys 2022 Single-Game Tickets Now on Sale - Frederick Keys

Midwest League
Sky Carp Drop Series Opener - Beloit Sky Carp
Sky Carp Drop Series Opener - Beloit Sky Carp
Late Defensive Miscues Haunt Kernels in 5-1 Loss - Cedar Rapids Kernels
Votto Returns to Dragons in 8-7 Loss to Quad Cities - Dayton Dragons
Votto Returns to Dragons in 8-7 Loss to Quad Cities - Dayton Dragons
Dayton Dragons GameDay Notes - Dayton Dragons
Fort Wayne Gets Past West Michigan - Fort Wayne TinCaps
TinCaps Transactions & Game Information: May 17 vs. West Michigan - Fort Wayne TinCaps
Loons Double-Crossed by Home Runs, Fall to Lugnuts - Great Lakes Loons
Captains' Pitching Cuts Down 18 Kernels, 5-1 Win - Lake County Captains
Cross Overpowers Loons, 7-4 - Lansing Lugnuts
Timely Hitting Leads Chiefs to 5-2 Win - Peoria Chiefs
Four-Run, Two-Out Ninth-Inning Rally Leads Bandits' Comeback over Dragons - Quad Cities River Bandits
Eighth Inning Timber Rattlers' Homer Sinks Cubs in Opener - South Bend Cubs
Toyota Road Report: May 17-22 - South Bend Cubs
'Caps Come up Just Short in 5-4 Loss - West Michigan Whitecaps
Rattlers Find a Gray Haven in Win Over South Bend - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Northwest League
May 17th Game Postponed - Everett AquaSox
Tonight's Game Postponed - Everett AquaSox
2022 Silver Sluggers Game Wednesday - Everett AquaSox
Matt Festa to Make Rehab Appearance in Everett - Everett AquaSox

Northwoods League
Rockzilla Tour with Papa Roach, Falling in Reverse, Hollywood Undead and Bad Wolves Coming to Capital Credit Union Park August 14th - Green Bay Rockers
Woodchuck Alumni Young Makes MLB Debut with the Mariners - Wausau Woodchucks

Pacific Coast League
Chihuahuas Lose 13-5 - El Paso Chihuahuas
OKC Dodgers Postgame Notes - May 17, 2022 - Oklahoma City Comets
OKC Dodgers Game Notes - May 17, 2022 - Oklahoma City Comets
Garrett Homers in Third-Straight Game, Plates Five in Aces' 14-6 Win over Aviators - Reno Aces
Round Rock Claims 5-2 Series-Opening Victory in Sugar Land - Round Rock Express
Taveras Named Rangers Minor League Player of the Month - Round Rock Express
Padlo Homers in River Cats' Series-Opening Defeat - Sacramento River Cats
Salt Lake Takes Down Albuquerque to Open Mid-May Homestand - Salt Lake Bees
Corey Julks Continues Homer Tear as Space Cowboys Open Homestand - Sugar Land Space Cowboys
Space Cowboys Game Notes - Sugar Land Space Cowboys
Kyle Lewis Drives in Five (HR, Double) in 8-3 Rainiers Win over River Cats - Tacoma Rainiers
Tacoma Rainiers Game Notes: at Sacramento (6:35 PT) - Tacoma Rainiers

Pioneer League
Josh Elvir Preview - Grand Junction Jackalopes

South Atlantic League
Dash Cool Down Tourists in Series Opener - Asheville Tourists
Murray, Infante Power BG to 6-2 Win on Tuesday Afternoon - Bowling Green Hot Rods
Hot Rods Game Notes - Bowling Green Hot Rods
Big 5th Inning Pushes Brooklyn to Victory over Hudson Valley - Brooklyn Cyclones
Rafaela Hits for the Cycle - Greenville Drive
LP Frans to Host Disco Turkey Games - Hickory Crawdads
Renegades Lose Season Opener - Hudson Valley Renegades
HVR Game Notes - May 17, 2022 - Hudson Valley Renegades
Seven-Run Third Not Enough; Claws Fall 12-7 at Wilmington on Tuesday - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
BlueClaws Set for Amazing Jersey Shore Summer - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Blue Rocks Split Doubleheader with Hot Rods - Wilmington Blue Rocks
Blue Rocks Prepare for Six Game Series against BlueClaws - Wilmington Blue Rocks
Winston-Salem Holds Asheville Bats Quiet in 9-1 Dash Win - Winston-Salem Dash

Southern League
M-Braves Threaten Late, Shuckers Hold on for 6-5 Win - Biloxi Shuckers
Barons Drop 6-5 Heartbreaker to Trash Pandas - Birmingham Barons
Lookouts Snap Smokies' Win Streak, 9-8 - Knoxville Smokies
M-Braves' Ninth Inning Comeback Bid Comes up Short in 6-5 Loss to Biloxi - Mississippi Braves
Tuesday, May 17 vs. Biloxi Shuckers| 6:35 PM: Trustmark Park - Mississippi Braves
Blue Wahoos and Biscuits Game Postponed - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Jerar Encarnacion Promoted, José Devers Joins Blue Wahoos - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Trash Pandas Fight Back for 6-5 Win in Birmingham - Rocket City Trash Pandas

Texas League
Sod Poodles, Taco Bell Announce New Partnership - Amarillo Sod Poodles
DeLoach Caps Rally with Walk-Off Hit in 10th - Arkansas Travelers
Riders Bring the Bats in Opener - Corpus Christi Hooks
Hair Homers Again, Riders Down Hooks 13-7 - Frisco RoughRiders
Ragans Earns Rangers Pitcher of the Month Honors - Frisco RoughRiders
Naturals Surrender Five-Run Lead, Fall to Travelers in Extras - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
Naturals Surrender Five-Run Lead, Fall to Travelers in Extras - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
Hollis Collects Three Hits as Missions Tame the RockHounds in Series Opener - San Antonio Missions
Surge Take Back-And-Forth Opener, 11-9, on Tuesday - Springfield Cardinals
Drillers Set New Home Run Record in Big Win over Amarillo - Tulsa Drillers
Isola Leads Surge to 11-9 Win - Wichita Wind Surge

Basketball

BIG3
Who Should Power Take With the Number 1 Pick in the BIG3 - BIG3

Canadian Elite Basketball League
Stingers Training Camp Roster Announced - Edmonton Stingers
Bandits Announce Pearlman as Lead Assistant Coach, Kendall, Thomson, Reddy and Scott Round out Staff - Vancouver Bandits
Bandits Sign Team Canada Guard, 2-Time U Sports MVP Kadre Gray - Vancouver Bandits

National Basketball League of Canada
Terry Thomas Named NBLC Sixth Man of the Year - NBL Canada
Bolts Take 2-0 Lead over Express - London Lightning

Women's National Basketball Association
Connecticut Sun Postgame Advisory - Connecticut Sun
Wings Fall to Mystics, 84 - 68 - Dallas Wings
Dream Beat Fever on Tuesday Night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse - Indiana Fever
Fever and Dream Meet Again on Tuesday Night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse - Indiana Fever
Aces Erase 12-Point Deficit in Comeback Win over Mercury - Las Vegas Aces
Mystics at Wings Postgame Links - May 17 - Washington Mystics

Football

Canadian Football League
Stamps Add Defensive Lineman to Roster - Calgary Stampeders
Elks Release Wide Receiver Tevaun Smith - Edmonton Elks
Riders Ink 2022 First Round Pick Samuel Emilus; Lock up Entire Draft Class - Saskatchewan Roughriders

Indoor Football League
Week Ten Coaches Poll Announced - IFL

United States Football League
USFL Week 5 Players of the Week: CJ Marable, DeMarquis Gates - USFL
USFL Week 5 Power Rankings: Stallions on Top, Generals on Rise - USFL

XFL
XFL Announces Exclusive Multi-Year Broadcast Agreement with the Walt Disney Company and ESPN - XFL

Hockey

American Hockey League
Comets' Russo Suspended for One Game - AHL
The Best Inaugural Season Moments: Diwali Night - Abbotsford Canucks
Checkers Eliminate Islanders - Bridgeport Islanders
Real Seafood Company Dinner to Benefit Griffins Youth Foundation - Grand Rapids Griffins
Comets Double-Up Amerks to Force Decisive Game 5 - Rochester Americans
Rochester Americans Game Preview: Tuesday, May 17 vs. Utica: North Division Semifinals - Game 4 - Rochester Americans
Crunch Topped by Rocket, 3-2, in Game 5 - Syracuse Crunch
Comets Force Deciding Game 5 with Win over Americans - Utica Comets
Comets Russo Suspended One Game - Utica Comets
Penguins Sign Brooklyn Kalmikov for 2022-23 - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Last Week around the Leagues - OSC Original by Fran Stuchbury

ECHL
ECHL, StellarAlgo Announce Milestone League-Wide Partnership - ECHL
Everblades to Face Growlers in 2022 Eastern Conference Finals - Florida Everblades
Rapid City's Season Ends in Game 6 Loss at Utah - Rapid City Rush
Royals Season Ends in Game 7 as Growlers Complete Series Comeback - Reading Royals
Grizz Win 5-1 to Advance to Western Conference Finals - Utah Grizzlies

Federal Prospects Hockey League
Soucy Named Top Two Way Forward - Delaware Thunder

North American Hockey League
Jamestown Rebels Sold and Relocated to Philadelphia, PA - NAHL
Wilderness Season Ends in Game 4 Loss - Minnesota Wilderness
Wilderness Must Win Twice to Keep Season Alive - Minnesota Wilderness
Wilderness Fall in Game 3 Double OT Battle - Minnesota Wilderness
North Iowa Forward Gajewski Commits to ACHA Program at Adrian - North Iowa Bulls

Ontario Hockey League
CHL Team of the Week Named for May 9-15 - OHL
OHL Announces 2021-22 Academic Player of the Year Award Winners - OHL
A Message from Bill & Denise Burke - Niagara IceDogs

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
2021-22 GM of the Year Finalists Unveiled - QMJHL

United States Hockey League
Fleet Farm Honors Hometown Heroes Throughout the 2021-22 Season - Green Bay Gamblers
Caps Fall in Game 2 of Clark Cup Finals, Head Home for Games 3 and 4 with Series Tied Up - Madison Capitols
Phantoms Announce Ryan Ward as Head Coach - Youngstown Phantoms

Western Hockey League
WHL Announces Western Conference Championship Series Schedule - WHL
Western Hockey League to Host 2022 WHL U.S. Priority and Prospects Drafts this Week - WHL
ECC SERIES Preview: Edmonton Oil Kings vs. Winnipeg ICE - Edmonton Oil Kings
Silvertips Ready for 2022 WHL Draft Week - Everett Silvertips
Tetachuk Connects with Teammates, Fans During Incredible Season - Moose Jaw Warriors
Game Day Hub: Round 2, Game 7 vs Seattle - Portland Winterhawks
Portland, Seattle Set for Game 7 on Tuesday - Portland Winterhawks
2022 WHL Prospects Draft Pats Preview - Regina Pats
WHL Announces Western Conference Championship Series Schedule - Seattle Thunderbirds
T-Birds Even Series, Force Game Seven - Seattle Thunderbirds
Chiefs Prepare for U.S. Priority Draft and WHL Prospects Draft - Spokane Chiefs
WHL to Host 2022 U.S. Priority and Prospect Drafts this Week - Tri-City Americans

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
Dhane Smith Auctioning Game-Used Stick, Gloves to Benefit Victims of East Side Attack - Buffalo Bandits

Other

Major League Rugby
Know Before You Go: Old Glory DC vs Dallas Jackals - Old Glory DC
Community Night: Warriors vs. Austin - Utah Warriors

Soccer

Major League Soccer
MLS Disciplinary Committee Decisions Announced - MLS
The Pitch: Top Western Conference Teams Clash in Los Angeles on Wednesday - MLS
Charlotte FC Forwards Karol Świderski and Kamil Jóźwiak Earn Poland National Team Call Ups - Charlotte FC
Charlotte FC Announces Partnership with Sabor Latin Street Grill - Charlotte FC
CF Montréal Taking on Nashville Wednesday Night - Club de Foot Montreal
Rapids Back on the Road as They Face Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday - Colorado Rapids
Keys against Sporting KC: Put on the Pressure - Colorado Rapids
Columbus Crew Inspires Latest Mural Series in Short North Arts District - Columbus Crew SC
FC Cincinnati Foundation Opens Mini Pitch in Price Hill - FC Cincinnati
Houston Dynamo FC Close Homestand against Concacaf Champions - Houston Dynamo FC
Ronaldinho and Roberto Carlos Announce Initial Roster Selections for the Beautiful Game Event Set for DRV PNK Stadium on June 18 - Inter Miami CF
LAFC Hosts Austin FC on Wednesday, May 18, at Banc of California Stadium - Los Angeles FC
What to Watch for as Nashville SC Returns Home to GEODIS Park to Face CF Montréal - Nashville SC
New England Revolution's Adam Buksa Called into Poland National Team Duty - New England Revolution
Keys to the Match: On the Road Again - New York City FC
Red Bulls Host Chicago Fire FC in Midweek Wednesday Night Match at Red Bull Arena - New York Red Bulls
Sporting KC Hosts Colorado on Wednesday - Sporting Kansas City
Sporting KC Signs Winger Julian Vazquez on Short-Term Loan - Sporting Kansas City

MLS NEXT Pro
MNUFC2 Match against Vancouver Whitecaps Moved to July 2 - Minnesota United FC 2

National Women's Soccer League
Rachel Daly Named to England's Provisional Roster for 2022 UEFA Women's European Championship - Houston Dash
Courage Return Home for Regular-Season Action Wednesday vs. Orlando - North Carolina Courage
Orlando Pride Hits the Road for a Midweek Matchup against the North Carolina Courage - Orlando Pride
What to Watch for with Racing vs. San Diego Wave FC - Racing Louisville FC
Alex Morgan Scores Again as San Diego Wave FC Wins Their Third Straight to Begin Their Inaugural Season - San Diego Wave FC
Washington Spirit Announces Reserves Coaching Staff and Roster - Washington Spirit

United Soccer League Championship
Orange County SC's Milan Iloski claims Player of the Week honors for first professional hat trick - USL
Detroit City FC Heads South for Midweek Battle at The Miami FC - Detroit City FC
10 Days to Go - "$1 Juice Night with Jose Canseco" at Lights FC Match - Las Vegas Lights FC
Three Memphis 901 FC Players Earn Team of the Week Honors - Memphis 901 FC
Miami FC Academy U-19 Crowned Broward League D2 Champions - Miami FC
Miami FC Hosts Detroit City FC on Wednesday, May 18 - Miami FC
New Mexico United U-23 Announces Addition of Three New Players to Inaugural Roster - New Mexico United
In Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month Oakland Roots Highlight the Work of Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW - Oakland Roots
Oakland Roots Loan Goalkeeper Taylor Bailey to Forward Madison - Oakland Roots
Silva, Cicerone Snag Team of the Week Spots - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Notes and Quotes: "It's Going to Take Another Complete Performance" - Sacramento Republic FC
San Antonio FC Defender Mitchell Taintor Named to USL Championship Team of the Week - San Antonio FC
Hilton Named to USL Team of the Week - Tampa Bay Rowdies

United Soccer League One
Match Preview: Central Valley Fuego FC at South Georgia Tormenta FC: May 21, 2022 - Central Valley Fuego FC
Taylor Bailey Joins FMFC on Season-Long Loan - Forward Madison FC
Jaden Servania Named to Puerto Rico National Team Roster for Concacaf Nations League Round One - North Carolina FC
The Forecast: Charlotte Independence v Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC - Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC
Tormenta FC 2 Overthrows East Atlanta FC - South Georgia Tormenta FC

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