From 0-5 to a 4th Straight Playoff Berth: How the Peppers Turned Their Season Around

September 14, 2025 - The Ghost Peppers dropped their first five games of the 2025 season. They won just nine of their first 30, 17 of their first 47 and finished the first half a division-worst 28-35. Yet, they've won the South Division second half championship and are headed to the ALPB Playoffs for a fourth straight season. The manner in which the Peppers have turned their year around consists of slugging, starting pitching and speed. Gastonia's always slugged. It's the only franchise in Atlantic Le... Full Story

Ghost Peppers Clinch Second Half Championship

September 13, 2025 - GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Ghost Peppers are heading to the ALPB Playoffs, clinching the South Division second half championship on Saturday night in Charleston. Gastonia improved to 37-22 in the second half with its 10-4 win over Charleston, securing the best record in the division in the second half. The Peppers started the season 0-5, and also had records of 9-20 and 17-30 before finishing the first half as a division-worst 28-35. Gastonia then managed to turn its season around in... Full Story

Peppers to Start and Finish 2026 Season at High Point in Newly Released ALPB Schedule

September 10, 2025 - GASTONIA, N.C. - The Atlantic League released the 2026 regular season schedule on Wednesday, featuring the Ghost Peppers starting and ending the year at High Point. Gastonia, currently in a battle to face off against its arch rival Rockers in the ALPB Playoffs, will start the season at Truist Point on April 21 for a three-game set. The Peppers then host High Point for three games, completing a six-game series. This is very common in 2026, as there are 17 six-game series during the season, ... Full Story

De la Rosa Becomes First in Franchise History to Go 20-40

September 9, 2025 - GASTONIA, N.C. - Eric De La Rosa connected on his 20th home run of the season on Sunday, becoming the first player in Gastonia franchise history to join the 20-homer, 40-stolen base club. De La Rosa has stolen 42 bases on the year, and with his solo shot in the fifth inning against the Blue Crabs, he has reached the 20-40 plateau. The outfielder is having a banner year with the Ghost Peppers, tallying a career-high 20 homers, 70 RBIs, 42 steals, 49 walks, 71 runs scored and eight triples. ... Full Story

• De la Rosa Becomes First in Franchise History to Go 20-40 - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 9
• Cole Roederer Joins 20-20 Club in 2025 - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 8
• De La Rosa joins 20-40 club in series win over Blue Crabs - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 7
• Peppers Use 6-run 6th on the 'Roed' to 7-5 Victory - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 6
• Reinheimer Becomes Gastonia's All-Time RBI Leader - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 5
• Wylie reaches base 4 times, leads Peppers to 5-2 win over Ducks - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 2
• Watson Jr. crushes 10th-inning grand slam, leads Lancaster to win over old team - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) August 24
• Peppers force rubber match, defeat Lancaster 9-2 - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) August 24
• Wylie Secures Second Straight 20-20 Season - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) August 23
• Stormers take weekend series opener in Gastonia, 7-4 - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) August 22
• Wells Works Quality Start, Leads Gastonia To 7th Straight Victory - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) August 9
• Hartman Goes 6 Scoreless as Peppers Move Into First Place - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) August 8
• Dominant Peppers 'Pen leads Gastonia to 8th win in last 9 games - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) August 6
• Matt Hartman Named ALPB Pitcher of the Month - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) August 6
• Guthrie's 3-run blast powers Peppers to win series opener against Birds - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) August 5
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• Atlantic League baseball: Gastonia stymies Charleston offense with 12 punchouts - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (September 13)
• Area roundup: Gastonia routs Dirty Birds, clinches second-half division title - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (September 12)
• Atlantic League baseball: Gastonia sends Charleston to seventh-straight loss - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (September 11)
• Atlantic League baseball: Ghost Peppers rip Dirty Birds - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (September 10)
• Area roundup: Dirty Birds allow just three hits but fall to Gastonia - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (August 30)
• Atlantic League baseball: Gastonia eases past Dirty Birds - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (August 9)
• Atlantic League baseball: Gastonia's big innings beat Dirty Birds, 11-8 - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (August 8)
• Atlantic League baseball: Gastonia knocks off Dirty Birds 6-2 despite light hitting - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (August 7)
• Blue Crabs at home briefly - AtL NewsBreak - Gastonia (August 6)
• Atlantic League baseball: Ghost Peppers top Dirty Birds with late homer - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (August 6)
• 7-30-25 roundup: Pro baseball, football and soccer, Legion baseball, High school boys soccer, Auto racing - AtL NewsBreak - Gastonia (August 2)
• Photos: Hagerstown Flying Boxcars vs. Gastonia Ghost Peppers - AtL Hagerstown Herald-Mail (July 30)
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