Ortiz's Walk-Off Grand Slam Completes Comeback Win over Hooks

FRISCO, Texas - Abimelec Ortiz crushed a walk-off grand slam and the Frisco RoughRiders scored seven in the bottom of the ninth inning to stun the Corpus Christi Hooks 12-9 on Wednesday afternoon from Riders Field. Down by four in the bottom of the ninth, the Riders (21-14) loaded the bases with no outs. Tucker Mitchell, hit an RBI single, Aaron Zavala ripped a two-run single and Abimelec Ortiz crushed the first walk-off grand slam in franchise history. In the bottom of the first, Ortiz pu... Full Story

Atlanta Braves Outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. to Rehab with Gwinnett Stripers

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - The Gwinnett Stripers, in conjunction with the Atlanta Braves, have announced today that outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. will join the Stripers on his rehab assignment on May 15. Acuña, on Atlanta's 10-day injured list as he recovers from 2024 surgery to repair a torn left ACL, is scheduled to play in Thursday's 7:05 p.m. game vs. Charlotte at Coolray Field. The 27-year-old Acuña will join Gwinnett for the fifth time in his career. He made his Triple-A debut with the club in 2017, returned for the start of the 2018 season, and then spent rehab stints with the... Full Story

Whitcomb Hits Walk-Off Homer to Propel Sugar Land to Seventh-Straight Win

SUGAR LAND, TX - Shay Whitcomb launched a two-run walk-off homer as the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (23-18) defeated the Reno Aces (21-20) 8-7 on Wednesday afternoon at Constellation Field. The Space Cowboys were down 6-1 in seventh, picking up their largest comeback win of the year, after overcoming a four-run deficit on Tuesday. Wednesday was Sugar Land's first walk-off win since the first game of the season, when the Space Cowboys scored four in the ninth to take the season-opener over Oklahoma City. Highlights of today's game can be [?Folder icon] found here. Sugar Land was trailing by a r... Full Story

Tulsa Bullpen Shines in Bounce-Back Victory

Tulsa, OK - On a warm afternoon in downtown Tulsa, the sun was not the only thing shining on Wednesday at ONEOK Field. Just one day after the bullpen could not protect a lead for the Drillers, a trio of Tulsa relievers shined brightly in a victory over Northwest Arkansas. Kelvin Bautista, Jerming Rosario and Antonio Knowles combined to blank the Naturals over the game's final 5.2 innings to lead the Drillers to a 5-2 win over the Naturals. The result evened the six-game series between the two teams at one win each. It was just the third win for the Drillers in 11 meetings with the Naturals ... Full Story

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• Match Preview: San Diego Wave FC vs. Gotham FC - San Diego Wave FC (NWSL)
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• Endy Rodríguez Begins Rehab Assignment with Indianapolis - Indianapolis Indians (IL)
• Long Notches Six RBIs against St. Paul as Iowa Wins 10-5 - Iowa Cubs (IL)
• Bourdeau Wins Cairel Award - (MASL)
• Supernovas Welcome over 152,000 Fans in 2025, Boost Average Attendance to Nearly 11,000 - Omaha Supernovas (PVF)
• Peoria Outlasts Cedar Rapids 7-6 in 11 Innings - Cedar Rapids Kernels (MWL)
• Shuckers Reinstate Merkel from 7-Day IL, Fitzpatrick Placed on IL - Biloxi Shuckers (SL)
• Atlanta Braves Outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. to Rehab with Gwinnett Stripers - Gwinnett Stripers (IL)
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• Carolina Chaos previews upcoming lacrosse season - PLL WCNC
• RailRiders hold off Mud Hens - IL Scranton Times-Tribune
• McFeely: RedHawks keep rolling along, 30 seasons after taking Fargo-Moorhead by storm - AA Fargo Forum
• Yu Darvish aims for quick Padres return after Chihuahuas start - PCL El Paso Times
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• SLIDE SHOW: Hot Rods win second game of series against Asheville - SAL Bowling Green Daily News
• As WNBA popularity soars, player salaries remain a big hurdle for the league to address - WNBA Chicago Daily Herald
• Schaumburg Boomers bats crank out a lopsided victory over Windy City - FL Chicago Daily Herald
• BRIEFS: State Liners coaching staff has MLB pedigree - ApL Bristol Herald Courier
• Having subdued gritty Lehigh Valley, Bears face tougher test vs. Checkers beginning Friday - AHL Harrisburg Patriot-News
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• Ta'amu, Hines and Taua Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week by Fran Stuchbury
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Courage Play Defending Champs to a Draw, Left Wanting More by Fran Stuchbury
• North Carolina FC Digs Deep for Win over Orange County SC by Fran Stuchbury
• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury

A large crowd watches the Omaha Supernovas

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. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
4. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
5. York United FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
6. New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
7. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
8. Atlético Dallas - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
9. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
10. Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Inside the UFL
3. Grizzlies Statement Regarding Beloved CEO Kevin Bruder (1968-2025)
4. Western Hockey League Completes 2025 WHL Prospects Draft
5. Oakland Roots Announces September Match Date Change in Coordination with Mexican National Team's Visit to Oakland to Take on Japan
6. Western Hockey League Completes First Round of 2025 WHL Prospects Draft
7. Gritty Effort Falls Short for North Carolina FC against MLS Foe
8. Minnesota United Captures Resounding 4-1 Win over Inter Miami CF
9. North Carolina FC Digs Deep for Win over Orange County SC
10. Courage Play Defending Champs to a Draw, Left Wanting More

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