Season Now at 102 Games as Bolts Release 2026 Schedule

October 9, 2025 - After a fairly unorthodox schedule this past year, the ThunderBolts' 2026 slate features a nice balance of home and road games that is evenly placed throughout the summer. The Frontier League added six games to regular season ensuring every club with 51 home games and nine weekend series for a total of 102 games. Opening Night of the 2026 season is on Thursday, May 7th against the Washington Wild Things. The league's 2026 structure will not change featuring 18 teams with two conferences and f... Full Story

Bolts Lose in a Heartbreaker to End 2025 Season

August 31, 2025 - CRESTWOOD, IL - The ThunderBolts took the lead but could not overcome the Mississippi Mud Monsters' ninth-inning comeback to beat Windy City 11-7 at Ozinga Field Sunday afternoon. The Mud Monsters (48-47) wasted no time getting on the board, scoring two runs in the first inning. The Bolts' (36-59) starting pitcher Eric Turner's day ended early after displaying discomfort while warming up for the second inning. Carsen Plumadore took the mound and pitched four scoreless innings. The ThunderB... Full Story

Milburn Dazzles But Thunderbolts Lose

August 30, 2025 - CRESTWOOD, IL - Isaac Milburn struck out a career-high 11 batters and allowed only one run but was outdueled by Jeremy Peguero as the Mississippi Mud Monsters beat the Thunderbolts 1-0 at Ozinga Field on Saturday night. Peguero got off to a dominant start. He retired the first 12 batters he faced and didn't allow a base runner until the fifth inning. Christian Kuzemka led off that fifth inning with a single, creating the first scoring chance for the Thunderbolts (36-59). After the Kuzemka ... Full Story

Thunderbolts Come up Short in Series Opener

August 29, 2025 - CRESTWOOD, IL - Bryce Hellgeth threw seven strong innings but the Thunderbolts fell to the Mississippi Mud Monsters 4-1 in the series opener at Ozinga Field Friday night. Hellgeth got off to a tough start as the Mud Monsters (47-47) put two runs on the board in the top of the first inning. Kyle Booker drew a walk and Travis Holt singled. Karell Paz followed with a two-run double. The Thunderbolts (36-58) attempted a response in the bottom of the inning when Michael Sandle walked and James ... Full Story

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• ThunderBolts Shut out in Road Finale - Windy City ThunderBolts (FL) August 28
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• ThunderBolts Lose Late Lead to Schaumburg - Windy City ThunderBolts (FL) August 26
• Bolts Close 2025 Season with a Fun Filled Labor Day Weekend - Windy City ThunderBolts (FL) August 25
• Big Inning Fells ThunderBolts in 9-4 Loss - Windy City ThunderBolts (FL) August 24
• Hellgeth Flirts with No-Hitter in Windy City Win - Windy City ThunderBolts (FL) August 23
• Hellgeth Flirts with No-Hitter in Windy City Win - Windy City ThunderBolts (FL) August 23
• ThunderBolts Drop Pitchers' Duel in Evansville - Windy City ThunderBolts (FL) August 22
• Peña's Homer, Bolts Pitching Beat Crushers for Series Win - Windy City ThunderBolts (FL) August 21
• Crushers Run Away from Bolts in Middle Game of Series - Windy City ThunderBolts (FL) August 21
• Five-Run Fifth Inning Seals Win for Bolts - Windy City ThunderBolts (FL) August 19
• Bolts Fall in Rubber Match - Windy City ThunderBolts (FL) August 17
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