Ballers Fall Behind Early, Comeback Falls Short in 15-10 Loss

September 18, 2025 - IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - A six-run first powered the Idaho Falls Chukars to an 15-10 win over the Ballers in game two of the 2025 Pioneer League Championship Series on Wednesday night. Oakland's offense worked hard to stay in the game, but never tied the score, and the Ballers now have to win three elimination games at Raimondi Park to win a title. The first inning was a dream start for Idaho Falls as much as it was an utter catastrophe for Oakland. Noah Millikan, who did not allow more than four runs in any of his 14 regular... Full Story

From Kentucky to the Big Leagues: JT Riddle to End Playing Career Thursday in Lexington

September 18, 2025 - Lexington, KY - The Lexington Legends are proud to announce that JT Riddle, Major League veteran and Frankfort native, will officially retire from his playing career as a member of the Lexington Legends on Thursday night at Legends Field. Riddle will be in the starting lineup for Thursday's game, giving fans one final opportunity to watch him take the field. He will also be signing autographs throughout the evening, offering the Lexington community a chance to thank him for his contributions to the game. After starring... Full Story

Revs Fire on All Cylinders in Penultimate Postseason Tune Up

September 18, 2025 - (Staten Island, NY): The York Revolution enjoyed a complete team effort in a 9-1 win over the Staten Island FerryHawks on Wednesday night at SIUH Northwell Health Community Park in the next-to-last game of the regular season. Kyle Martin provided the Revs with a quick jolt, clobbering a solo homer to right with two outs in the first. Martin's second homer with York tied a Revs franchise record set last season as the Revs blasted their 177th home run as a team. Shayne Fontana (4-for-5) got started on his huge night with a ... Full Story

Stormers Top Ducks In Extras

September 18, 2025 - Scott Kelly took advantage of an opportunity to beat his former club. Lancaster's utility infielder blooped a bases loaded single down the left field line in the bottom of the tenth to defeat the Long Island Ducks, 5-4, in the middle game of a three-game series Wednesday evening at Penn Medicine Park. Kelly had played for the Ducks from the middle of 2023 through a short stint earlier this season. After Michael McAvene (7-4) pinned the ITB runner at third in the top of the tenth inning, Mason Martin took the post at... Full Story

• Ballers Fall Behind Early, Comeback Falls Short in 15-10 Loss - Oakland Ballers (PL) September 18
  
• From Kentucky to the Big Leagues: JT Riddle to End Playing Career Thursday in Lexington - Lexington Legends (AtL) September 18
  
• Revs Fire on All Cylinders in Penultimate Postseason Tune Up - York Revolution (AtL) September 18
  
• Stormers Top Ducks In Extras - Lancaster Stormers (AtL) September 18
  
• Stormers Walk off on Ducks in 10 Innings - Long Island Ducks (AtL) September 17
  
• Late Homer Evens Frontier League Finals - Schaumburg Boomers (FL) September 17
  
• Rockers Throw 2-Hitter - High Point Rockers (AtL) September 17
  
• Peppers and Boxcars combine for 37 hits, Hagerstown snaps Gastonia's winning streak - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 17
  
• Lexington Secures a Winning Record with Mid-Day Win - Lexington Legends (AtL) September 17
  
• Gastonia Surpasses 200 Homers for 3rd Straight Year - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 17
  
• Lexington Falls 5-1 as Blue Crabs Rally Late - Lexington Legends (AtL) September 17
  
• Oakland Drops Championship Opener to Idaho Falls, 5-3 - Oakland Ballers (PL) September 17
  
• Revs Edged in Extras at Staten Island - York Revolution (AtL) September 17
  
• Stormers Fall In Playoff Tuneup - Lancaster Stormers (AtL) September 16
  
• Canaries Fend off Cougars Comeback to Even Series - Kane County Cougars (AA) September 16
  
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• CHUKARS NARROW IN: 6-run first inning propels Idaho Falls within reach of championship - PL Idaho Falls Post Register (September 18)
  
• Area roundup: Winfield claims Cardinal Conference golf title - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (September 18)
  
• Pinazzi's brilliance leads Chukars to Game One victory - PL Idaho Falls Post Register (September 18)
  
• Jackalopes explored other stadium options in Grand Junction before announcing relocation - PL KKCO (September 18)
  
• ONE STEP CLOSER: Chukars rally for epic Game One win, 5-3, two away from championship - PL Idaho Falls Post Register (September 17)
  
• Area roundup: High Point roughs up Dirty Birds to begin final series - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (September 17)
  
• Chukars advance to Pioneer League Championship Series - PL Idaho Falls Post Register (September 16)
  
• York Revolution officially set for playoff matchup vs. rival Lancaster - AtL York Dispatch (September 15)
  
• Lancaster Stormers clinch 2nd-half crown - AtL Lancaster Intelligencer Journal (September 15)
  
• Missoula PaddleHeads' season comes to an end in playoffs - PL Missoulian (September 15)
  
• Colin Gordon smacks a solo home run for the Missoula PaddleHeads Sunday - PL Missoulian (September 15)
  
• Pioneer League playoffs: Ogden Raptors eliminated on unearned run; Oakland advances with 1-0 win - PL Ogden Standard-Examiner (September 14)
  
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