Lynchburg Wins the 2025 Carolina League Championship

September 18, 2025 - The Lynchburg Hillcats won their first Carolina League Championship since 2017, defeating the Columbia Fireflies 8-2 on Wednesday evening. The win marks the ninth league title in organization history. Following the final out, the 'Cats were presented with the trophy before pausing for prayer as a team. The moment displayed a microcosm of the teams lifeblood throughout the season, showcasing unity as a brotherhood. Riley Nelson opened the game with a bang. After a leadoff walk to Juneiker C... Full Story

Hillcats Implode; Fireflies Force Game Three

September 16, 2025 - The Columbia Fireflies used two big innings to force game three with the Lynchburg Hillcats, winning 15-10 on Tuesday evening. For Lynchburg, it was a complete implosion of everything the team has come to be known for this season. The pitching faltered in the latter half of the game, allowing the Fireflies to score 14 runs in the final four innings. The Fireflies struck quickly in the bottom of the first inning. After two quick outs to open the frame, Luke Nowak blasted a solo homer to rig... Full Story

Smith, Two Players, Honored by Minor League Baseball in Season Awards

September 16, 2025 - Lynchburg Hillcats Manager, Jordan Smith, was named the 2025 Carolina League Manager of the Year by Minor League Baseball. In addition, two former Hillcats received nods to the Carolina League All-Star Team. Outfielder Tommy Hawke and Reliever Sean Matson were each rewarded with the honor. Smith, in his third season as manager, led the Hillcats to a 70-59 record, the best in the Carolina League. In addition, he led his team to the postseason after winning the first half. By defeating Frede... Full Story

Walk-Off Moves Lynchburg One Win from Title

September 15, 2025 - Lynchburg moved one win away from the Carolina League crown with a 6-5 extra-innings (10) walk-off victory over the Columbia Fireflies in game one of the Carolina League Championship series. Despite leading from the first inning on, Lynchburg blew it with two outs in the ninth, leading to extra innings. Despite a slow start to the postseason, Aaron Walton delivered a blast to deep center which dropped for the walk-off double. The Hillcats struck first in the first inning courtesy of Dean C... Full Story

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Lynchburg Hillcats celebrate the Carolina League North Division first half title

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September 17	CarL	Lynchburg 8 at Columbia 2 (Champ. Gm. 3)	Final
September 16	CarL	Lynchburg 10 at Columbia 15 (Champ. Gm. 2)	Final
September 14	CarL	Columbia 5 at Lynchburg 6 (Champ. Gm. 1)	Final (10)
September 11	CarL	Fredericksburg 4 at Lynchburg 5 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
September 9	CarL	Lynchburg 2 at Fredericksburg 1 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
September 7	CarL	Lynchburg at Delmarva	Cancelled
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