Explorers Strike First in I-29 Rivarly

June 9, 2026 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Sioux City (11-13) gave up an early lead, grabbed it right back, and never looked back in the first matchup of the season against I - 29 rival Sioux Falls (12-12) with an 8-2 win on Tuesday night at Lewis & Clark Park. Manager Steve Montgomery praised his club's approach afterward. "We have to continue to be patient. We kept the speed up and kept getting production up and down the lineup." Sioux Falls opened the scoring in the top of the first when Michael Curialle lined an RBI single to bring home J... Full Story

Campbell Ks 7 in Debut as Mud Monsters Take Down Joliet 4-2

June 9, 2026 - PEARL, MISS. - Tyler Campbell shined in his Frontier League debut as the Mississippi Mud Monsters (11-17) defeated the Joliet Slammers (10-17) by a 4-2 final score. Campbell last pitched on June 2 for the Santa Fe Fuego of the Pecos League, tossing a complete game against the Pecos Bills while allowing one run and striking out eight across nine innings. It was more of the same for the left-hander from Albuquerque, New Mexico, who impressed in his first Frontier League appearance by tossing eight innings while striking ... Full Story

Four-Run First Fuels Titans to Win

June 9, 2026 - Ottawa, ON - Riding a four-run first inning, the Ottawa Titans (15-12) did not look back in an 8-3 win over the Brockton Rox (12-14) on Tuesday night. The Titans got to Rox starting pitcher Tyler Thornton (loss, 1-2) early as Myles Smith would clear the bases on a two-run double, bringing in Chris Davis and AJ Wright, making it 2-0. The inning would continue as Smith would score via an error from shortstop Nick Marola, and Daniel McElveny would drive in a run, making it 4-0. Southpaw Dominic Puccetti (ND, 2-1) got the ... Full Story

Florence Rolls over New Jersey

June 9, 2026 - FLORENCE, KY - The Florence Y'alls (16-12) took down the New Jersey Jackals 17-12 at home on Tuesday night. Casey Bargo made his Florence debut after being acquired in a trade with the Brockton Rox for a player to be named later. Bargo pitched a scoreless first, but the Jackals made quick adjustments in the second. Two walks led off the inning and were followed by three hits and a sacrifice fly to give New Jersey a 4-0 lead. Bargo ended his debut with four complete frames and four strikeouts while surrendering four runs o... Full Story

• Explorers Strike First in I-29 Rivarly - Sioux City Explorers (AA) June 9
  
• Dunn Delivers Another Blast But Stormers Pull Away in Opener - York Revolution (AtL) June 9
  
• Campbell Ks 7 in Debut as Mud Monsters Take Down Joliet 4-2 - Mississippi Mud Monsters (FL) June 9
  
• Blue Crabs Take Opener from Ducks - Long Island Ducks (AtL) June 9
  
• Doersching Drives in 10, RailCats Drubbed 13-1 - Gary SouthShore Railcats (AA) June 9
  
• Grizzlies Outduel Boomers for Fifth Straight Victory - Gateway Grizzlies (FL) June 9
  
• Four-Run First Fuels Titans to Win - Ottawa Titans (FL) June 9
  
• Late Rally Falls Short as DockHounds Extend Winning Streak - Kane County Cougars (AA) June 9
  
• Bird Dawgs Rally from Seven Down to Stun Miners 11-10 - Down East Bird Dawgs (FL) June 9
  
• Florence Rolls over New Jersey - Florence Y'alls (FL) June 9
  
• De Luca, Miller Power Stormers - Lancaster Stormers (AtL) June 9
  
• First of Six Games against the Mud Monsters Ends in Defeat for the Slammers - Joliet Slammers (FL) June 9
  
• Legends Launch Five Home Runs in 15-13 Comeback Victory over Gastonia - Lexington Legends (AtL) June 9
  
• Pagan Plays Hero in 5-4 Walk-Off Win over Ducks - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) June 9
  
• Boomers Edged in Roadtrip Opener - Schaumburg Boomers (FL) June 9
  
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