Chiefs Lose Sixth Straight; Fall, 7-3, to Dragons

June 19, 2026 - PEORIA, IL - Three home runs from Dayton handed the Chiefs a 7-3 loss, pushing Peoria's losing streak to a season-long six games on Friday night at Dozer Park. Peoria drops to 32-35 overall and records its first loss in the first game of the second half of the High-A season. Dayton took the game's first lead for the fourth time of the series. Kien Vu blasted a two-run homer to left-center field, scoring Jacob Friend to make it 2-0 in the first inning. Peoria responded in the bottom half... Full Story

Dayton Sweeps Chiefs in First Half Closing Twinbill

June 18, 2026 - PEORIA, IL - In the final two games of the first half, the Chiefs lost a tight 3-1 contest in the opener and deflated in game two, falling 18-1 to Dayton to dip under .500 for the first time since June 3 on Thursday night at Dozer Park. With Dayton's sweep, the Dragons clinch the first half title in the Midwest League East Division, earning a playoff spot in September. Peoria finishes the first half 32-34, losing the final five games before the halfway point of the season. In game one, ... Full Story

Weekend Highlights: Star Wars, Ag Night and Father's Day Headline June 18-21 at Dozer Park

June 18, 2026 - PEORIA, IL - From Star Wars Night and Ag Night to giveaways, postgame fireworks, family savings and summertime fun, this weekend offers something for every fan while the Dayton Dragons, the Reds' High-A affiliate, are in the midst of their only trip to Dozer Park this season. Tickets for all four days are available at PeoriaChiefs.com or the Dozer Park box office. THURSDAY, JUNE 18 at 5:00 p.m. (doubleheader); Karaoke Night, presented by Regal Sounds; Sound Bottle Opener Giveaway; Bucks Fo... Full Story

Rivermen Reveal 2026-27 Home Dates

June 17, 2026 - PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Rivermen, proud members of the SPHL, have revealed their home schedule for the 2026-27 season. The Rivermen will play 30 home games during the regular season, though only 29 home dates have been confirmed as of Wednesday, and the campaign will mark Peoria's 45th year of professional hockey in the River City. Dates are subject to change, with opponents and road games yet to be announced. The Rivermen home opener will take place on Friday, October 23, at Carver Arena, th... Full Story

• Rivermen Reveal 2026-27 Home Dates - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) June 17
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• Chiefs Stave off South Bend in Pitchers' Duel - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) June 12
• 16-Run Storm Leads Chiefs over Cubs - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) June 11
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• Chiefs Set to Host Chicago Snowballs Baseball Experience July 11-12 - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) June 10
• Chiefs Fall into Early Hole, Can't Recover in Opener with Cubs - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) June 9
• Tre Richardson III Named Midwest League Player of the Week - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) June 8
• Chiefs Sweep Beloit with 3-1 Victory - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) June 7
• Odle, Chiefs Shut out Beloit for Fifth Straight Win - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) June 6
• Richardson's Banner Night, Flores' Walk-off Homer Push Chiefs to Dramatic Win - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) June 5
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June 21	MWL	Dayton at Peoria	3:05 p.m.
June 20	MWL	Dayton 0 at Peoria 6	Final
June 19	MWL	Dayton 7 at Peoria 3	Final
June 18	MWL	Dayton 3 at Peoria 1 (Game 1)	Final (7)
June 18	MWL	Dayton 18 at Peoria 1 (Game 2)	Final (7)
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• Dayton Dragons: Home run barrage powers sixth straight victory - MWL Dayton Daily News (June 20)
• Dayton Dragons claim First Half title for first time in nearly two decades - MWL Dayton Daily News (June 19)
• Dayton Dragons claim First Half title with fifth straight win - MWL Dayton Daily News (June 19)
• Dayton Dragons: Wednesday’s game at Peoria postponed, East Division race will come down to final day of First Half - MWL Dayton Daily News (June 17)
• Dayton Dragons: Graham, Confidan each homer twice as Dayton beats Peoria 8-2 to take sole possession of first place in Midwest League East Division - MWL Dayton Daily News (June 17)
• South Bend Cubs win first half Midwest League West Division championship - MWL South Bend Tribune (June 14)
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• Sky Carp finale with Chiefs washed out - MWL Beloit Daily News (June 7)
• Peoria Chiefs hit three more home runs in downing Beloit Sky Carp 7-1. - MWL Beloit Daily News (June 5)
• Sky Carp drop third straight to Chiefs - MWL Beloit Daily News (June 5)
• Sky Carp drop series opener 11-1 to Chiefs - MWL NewsBreak - Peoria (June 4)
• Sky Carp drop series opener 11-1 to Chiefs - MWL Beloit Daily News (June 3)
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