Drive Survive 2-1 in 11 Innings, 1-Hit Emperors

ROME, GA. - Will Turner delivered a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the top of the 11th inning, and the Greenville Drive (36-36) edged the Rome Emperors (31-40), 2-1, in a tightly contested extra-inning affair on Wednesday night at AdventHealth Stadium. Turner, who had driven in Greenville's first run back in the seventh on a bases-loaded walk, lifted a fly ball to shallow center that scored Johanfran Garcia from third base. The run broke a 1-1 deadlock that had held since the seventh inning and ga... Full Story

Claws Hold on in 9th & 10th, Top Cyclones in 11th in Wild Wednesday Game

BROOKLYN, NY - The BlueClaws escaped jams in the 9th and 10th innings before Matt Higgins' two run single in the 11th and Jersey Shore topped Brooklyn 5-4 in 11 innings on Thursday night on Coney Island. The BlueClaws escaped a bases-loaded, none-out jam in the ninth when Joel Dragoo threw out the winning run at the plate from right field on a fly ball to end the inning. Then the BlueClaws didn't score in the 10th, but escaped again. This time, with the bases loaded an one out, pitcher Saul Teran induced a 1-2-3 double play to force the 11th. Higgins' two run single put the BlueClaws ahe... Full Story

McNair's Walk-Off Blast Gives Columbia 3-2 Win

COLUMBIA, S.C. - With two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, Brennon McNair lifted his eighth homer of the 2025 season to beat the Myrtle Beach Pelicans 3-2 in walk-off fashion. The homer was Columbia's seventh walk-off win of the season, their second via the homer. It was also McNair's second walk-off hit of his Fireflies career. He also had a walk-off single July 28, 2024 vs the Lynchburg Hillcats. Mason Miller (W, 5-1) earned the win after a nine-pitch 1-2-3 ninth inning. He followed up Henson Leal who set aside the side in order with 11 tosses in the eighth inning. The Pelicans ... Full Story

Martinez Powers Hot Rods to 8-7 Win in Two-Homer Game

Asheville, North Carolina - Raudelis Martinez launched two home runs, including a go-ahead solo homer in the seventh, helping the Bowling Green Hot Rods (5-1, 39-31) find an 8-7 win over the Asheville Tourists (3-3, 32-39) on Thursday at McCormick Field in Asheville, North Carolina. Bowling Green opened the scoring in the top of the first inning against Asheville starter Andrew Taylor. Adrian Santana led off with a single and stole second and third base. Emilien Pitre reached on a fielding error by Drew Vogel, scoring Santana, making it a 1-0 Hot Rods lead. Pitre stole second, moved up to t... Full Story

• Monarchs Rally in Ninth for Dramatic Win - Kansas City Monarchs (AA)
• In 9-4 Win, Huskies Beat Rochester and the Rain for Series Sweep - Duluth Huskies (Northwoods)
• Flyboys Offense Overwhelms Johnson City - Greeneville Flyboys (ApL)
• Figuereo's Walk-Off Blast Splits Thursday Twin Bill - Hub City Spartanburgers (SAL)
• Drive Survive 2-1 in 11 Innings, 1-Hit Emperors - Greenville Drive (SAL)
• Amarillo Triumphs in Extra-Inning Thriller - Amarillo Sod Poodles (TL)
• Hooks Show Force with 12-Hit Attack - Corpus Christi Hooks (TL)
• ThunderBolts Ride Walks, Clutch Hits to Comeback Win - Windy City ThunderBolts (FL)
• Ducks Rally Back Late to Win 5-4 - Akron RubberDucks (EL)
• Paolini, Kato Power Clingstones Past Biloxi in 3-1 Win - Columbus Clingstones (SL)
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• Extra Bases: Wrapping up the TinCaps' Thursday win - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• Portland Timbers David Da Costa selected for 2025 MLS All-Star team - MLS Portland Oregonian
• Jackson, Karpathios, Mendez lead TinCaps to big win over Great Lakes - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• RailRiders defeat Worcester to continue hot home streak - IL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
• Red Bulls in talks to bring in German international Timo Werner - MLS New York Post
• Crosscutters beat State College 6-5 despite being out-hit 10-4 - MLBDL Williamsport Sun-Gazette
• Knoxville Smokies score early, often in 9-3 win over Birmingham Barons - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel
• Omaha Storm Chasers hits 6 homers in win over Indianapolis - IL Omaha World-Herald
• Axmen arms silence State Liners in series opener - ApL Kingsport Times-News
• Outfield assist helps Curve stave off Baysox - EL Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
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• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Courage Shrug off Early Deficit, Super-Subs Lead Comeback Win by Fran Stuchbury
• NCFC Scores Upset Win over League-Leading Louisville by Fran Stuchbury
• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury
• Ta'amu, Roberson and Scott Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week by Fran Stuchbury

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See All Today's Images The following minor league and alternative professional sports teams on OurSports Central have been viewed the most over the last seven days:

1. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)
2. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
3. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
4. New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
5. York United FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
6. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
7. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
8. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
9. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
10. Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Courage Shrug off Early Deficit, Super-Subs Lead Comeback Win
3. Last Week around the Leagues
4. NCFC Scores Upset Win over League-Leading Louisville
5. Cleveland Charge Reveal Brand Evolution with Refreshed Logos and Marks
6. LAFC Faces CR Flamengo in Final FIFA Club World Cup Match in Orlando on June 24
7. Utah Grizzlies to Explore Sale, Potential Move
8. Stingrays Name Warsofsky Head Coach
9. Rocky Thompson Named Bridgeport Islanders Head Coach
10. Greg Cronin Named Iowa Wild Head Coach

The most recent minor league and alternative professional sports teams added to OurSports Central:

• Golden City Football Club - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Indiana Sentinels - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
• Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Fort Lauderdale United FC - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Pee Dee IceCats - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)
• Noblesville Boom - NBA G League (G League)
• Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)

OurSports Central provides coverage of select alternative and minor league professional sports leagues in addition to the top junior hockey leagues and college wood bat baseball leagues:

BASEBALL
Affiliated Minor League Baseball
AzCL, AzFL, CalL, CarL, EL, FLCL, FSL, IL, ML, MLBDL, MWL, NWL, PCL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, Pecos, PL

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, CEBL, G League
Women's Basketball
WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
AF1, IFL, NAL, TAL
Outdoor Football
CFL, UFL

HOCKEY
Junior Hockey
NAHL, OHL, QMJHL, USHL, WHL
Minor League Hockey
AHL, ECHL, FPHL, SPHL
Women's Hockey
PWHL

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL, WLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
LOVB, MLV, NWLS, PVF

SOCCER
Indoor Soccer
MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, USL, USL1
Women's Soccer
NSL, NWSL, USLSL, WPSL Pro