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The Lynchburg Hillcats are an affiliated minor league baseball team. Based in Lynchburg, Virginia, they are a member of the Carolina League.

Lynchburg Wins the 2025 Carolina League Championship

September 18, 2025 - The Lynchburg Hillcats won their first Carolina League Championship since 2017, defeating the Columbia Fireflies 8-2 on Wednesday evening. The win marks the ninth league title in organization history. Following the final out, the 'Cats were presented with the trophy before pausing for prayer as a team. The moment displayed a microcosm of the teams lifeblood throughout the season, showcasing unity as a brotherhood. Riley Nelson opened the game with a bang. After a leadoff walk to Juneiker Caceres, Nelson followed with a... Full Story

Hillcats Implode; Fireflies Force Game Three

September 16, 2025 - The Columbia Fireflies used two big innings to force game three with the Lynchburg Hillcats, winning 15-10 on Tuesday evening. For Lynchburg, it was a complete implosion of everything the team has come to be known for this season. The pitching faltered in the latter half of the game, allowing the Fireflies to score 14 runs in the final four innings. The Fireflies struck quickly in the bottom of the first inning. After two quick outs to open the frame, Luke Nowak blasted a solo homer to right-center, putting Columbia on... Full Story

Smith, Two Players, Honored by Minor League Baseball in Season Awards

September 16, 2025 - Lynchburg Hillcats Manager, Jordan Smith, was named the 2025 Carolina League Manager of the Year by Minor League Baseball. In addition, two former Hillcats received nods to the Carolina League All-Star Team. Outfielder Tommy Hawke and Reliever Sean Matson were each rewarded with the honor. Smith, in his third season as manager, led the Hillcats to a 70-59 record, the best in the Carolina League. In addition, he led his team to the postseason after winning the first half. By defeating Fredericksburg in the first round, ... Full Story

Walk-Off Moves Lynchburg One Win from Title

September 15, 2025 - Lynchburg moved one win away from the Carolina League crown with a 6-5 extra-innings (10) walk-off victory over the Columbia Fireflies in game one of the Carolina League Championship series. Despite leading from the first inning on, Lynchburg blew it with two outs in the ninth, leading to extra innings. Despite a slow start to the postseason, Aaron Walton delivered a blast to deep center which dropped for the walk-off double. The Hillcats struck first in the first inning courtesy of Dean Curley. His RBI double in the l... Full Story

• Lynchburg Wins the 2025 Carolina League Championship - September 18, 2025
  
• Hillcats Implode; Fireflies Force Game Three - September 16, 2025
  
• Smith, Two Players, Honored by Minor League Baseball in Season Awards - September 16, 2025
  
• Walk-Off Moves Lynchburg One Win from Title - September 15, 2025
  
• Surreal Finish Sends Lynchburg to the Championship Series - September 11, 2025
  
• Hillcats to Face Fredericksburg in Carolina League Playoffs - September 5, 2025
  
• Joey Oakie Named Carolina League Pitcher of the Week - September 4, 2025
  
• Cardiac Cats Wrap up Home Slate with Win over Fredericksburg - August 31, 2025
  
• FredNats Shut out Hillcats - August 30, 2025
  
• Hillcats Fail to String Hits; Lose to FredNats - August 29, 2025
  
• Oakie Fans 11; Hillcats Shut out FredNats - August 28, 2025
  
• Hillcats Split Home-And-Home Doubleheader with Fredericksburg - August 27, 2025
  
• Hillcats Strand Nats; Win 3-2 - August 26, 2025
  
• Back-And-Forth Game Swings Lynchburg's Way over Delmarva - August 17, 2025
  
• Errors Down Lynchburg against Delmarva - August 16, 2025
  
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Lynchburg Hillcats celebrate the Carolina League North Division first half title
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League: Carolina League
Home: Lynchburg, Virginia
Class: Low A
Affiliation: Cleveland Guardians
Website: Lynchburg Hillcats site
Schedule: Full Lynchburg Hillcats Schedule Statistics: Full Lynchburg Hillcats Statistics

Wed., Sep 17	W	Lynchburg 8 at Columbia 2 (Champ. Gm. 3)	Final
Tue., Sep 16	L	Lynchburg 10 at Columbia 15 (Champ. Gm. 2)	Final
Sun., Sep 14	W	Columbia 5 at Lynchburg 6 (Champ. Gm. 1)	Final (10)
Thu., Sep 11	W	Fredericksburg 4 at Lynchburg 5 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Tue., Sep 9	W	Lynchburg 2 at Fredericksburg 1 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Sun., Sep 7		Lynchburg at Delmarva	Cancelled
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• Thrilling finish moves Lynchburg one win away from title - CarL Lynchburg News & Advance (September 15)
  
• MLB first round pick leads Crawdads to 2 wins at L.P. Frans - CarL Hickory Daily Record (August 25)
  
• Red Sox claim rare series victory with weekend sweep of Hillcats - CarL Roanoke Times & World News (August 4)
  
• Hillcats strike in ninth inning to spoil Salem's shutout bid - CarL Roanoke Times & World News (July 31)
  
• Red Sox strike in seventh and eighth innings to top Hillcats - CarL Roanoke Times & World News (July 30)
  
• Delmarva Shorebirds fall in tight battle with Lynchburg Hillcats - CarL Salisbury Daily Times (July 25)
  
• $5 million improvements set for Bank of the James Stadium - CarL Lynchburg News & Advance (July 15)
  
• Sunday loss breaks five-game win streak for Hickory Crawdads - CarL Hickory Daily Record (July 14)
  
• $5 million improvements set for Bank of the James Stadium - CarL Lynchburg News & Advance (July 13)
  
• Hickory Crawdads open 2-0 series lead in Lynchburg - CarL Hickory Daily Record (July 11)
  
• Region Roundup: Hillcats to welcome Hickory for six-game set - CarL Lynchburg News & Advance (July 8)
  
• Hillcats rally to stun Red Sox in 10 innings - CarL Roanoke Times & World News (July 7)
  
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