Bats Take Game Two from Clippers Behind Sikkema's Six Strong

August 27, 2025 - LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - The Louisville Bats defeated the Columbus Clippers 8-2 in game two on Wednesday afternoon behind six strong innings from starter T.J. Sikkema, who made his Triple-A debut in the ballgame. A four-run eighth secured the win, as the back end of the bullpen shut down the Clippers late in the ballgame. After shutting out Columbus last night, the Bats struck first again in today's ballgame. In the bottom of the first, Blake Dunn and Hector Rodriguez each hustled out infield singles, and proceeded to use t... Full Story

James Nelson Hits 30th Home Run to Reach the 30-40 Club

August 27, 2025 - Charleston, WV - On Tuesday night, James Nelson blasted his 30th home run of the season in his first at bat of the game. He now has 30 home runs and 45 stolen bases with 20 regular season games left to play. Nelson is not only the first player in Atlantic League history to be a member of the 30-40 club, but he is also the first to be in the 30-30 club. "It's been a pleasure to watch James give his all on both sides of the ball," said Ben Blum, Charleston Dirty Birds General Manager. This is the second season that Ne... Full Story

Emeralds Announce Home Playoff Games 9/9 & 9/10

August 27, 2025 - EUGENE, OR - The Emeralds have announced that 2025 playoff tickets are on sale now for games 1 and 2 of the Northwest League Championship series on Tuesday, September 9th and Wednesday, September 10th. Single game tickets are available for purchase on the Emeralds website at https://www.milb.com/eugene/tickets/single-game-tickets The opponent for the best-of-5 series will be the Everett AquaSox, who earned home field advantage by winning the first half title in the Northwest League. Game 3 of the series will be played in ... Full Story

Losing Streak Snapped, Magic Number Moves to 5

August 27, 2025 - Oconomowoc, Wis. - With first place in the American Association East Division hanging in the balance, the Lake Country DockHounds delivered a statement win Tuesday night-snapping their nine-game skid in dramatic fashion with a gritty 2-0 shutout over the second-place Chicago Dogs. This wasn't just a win. It was a reset. A rallying cry. And a reminder of what DockHounds baseball is all about. Behind the seventh shutout of the year from the pitching staff, Connor Fenlong set the tone by attacking hitters deep into the se... Full Story

• Bats Take Game Two from Clippers Behind Sikkema's Six Strong - Louisville Bats (IL) August 27
• James Nelson Hits 30th Home Run to Reach the 30-40 Club - Charleston Dirty Birds (AtL) August 27
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• NY Mets call up pitcher Jonah Tong after just 2 games in Syracuse - IL Syracuse Post Standard (August 27)
  
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