De Paula's Career Night Gives Drillers Rare Win in Springfield

April 8, 2026 - Springfield, MO - Springfield's Hammons Field has not been kind to the Tulsa Drillers in recent seasons, but they were able to produce a bit of revenge on Wednesday night. The Drillers scored in each of the first six innings against the Cardinals with Josue De Paula providing much of the damage. The end result was a 10-4 victory for the Drillers. Tulsa was winless in seven games at Hammons Field last season and lost Tuesday's series-opener at the stadium. Over the last two-plus seasons, the Drillers are now just 5-15 in... Full Story

Sky Carp Sprint Past Kernels 9-6

April 8, 2026 - BELOIT - The Sky Carp set a team record for stolen bases last season. Wednesday night at ABC Supply Stadium, they showed that franchise mark might be in danger in 2026. The Sky Carp stole 10 bases in a 9-6 victory over Cedar Rapids to even their record at 2-2 on the young season. While the stolen bases will get the attention, the Carp led off the game with a blast. Starlyn Caba took the first pitch he saw in the first inning and blasted a leadoff homer to left to give the Carp a 1-0 lead. The Sky Carp struck for ... Full Story

Shuckers Tie Double-A Record in 6-3 Win over Blue Wahoos

April 8, 2026 - BILOXI, MS - With a two-run blast from Matthew Wood in the fourth inning, the Biloxi Shuckers (3-2) tied the Double-A record for the most home runs through five games, and earned a 6-3 win over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (0-4) at Keesler Federal Park on Wednesday night. Jesús Broca also picked up his first Double-A save in the win, recording two strikeouts across 1.2 innings. The Shuckers opened the scoring in the first inning, with an RBI single from Blake Burke, scoring Jesús Made from third. The hit extended B... Full Story

Wisconsin Gets a Late Start in Win at Quad Cities

April 8, 2026 - DAVENPORT, IA - The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers were being no-hit through 5-2/3 innings on Wednesday night at Modern Woodmen Park against the Quad Cities River Bandits. That didn't faze the Rattlers as they were backed by solid pitching before the offense exploded for five runs in the top of the sixth and four more in the top of the seventh for a 9-1 victory. Jason Woodward was the starting pitcher for the Timber Rattlers. He was making his first appearance since August 30, 2024 as he was making his way back after Tommy Joh... Full Story

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• De Paula's Career Night Gives Drillers Rare Win in Springfield - Tulsa Drillers (TL) April 8
• Baysox See Early Lead Slip in Wednesday Night Loss to SeaWolves - Chesapeake Baysox (EL) April 8
• Sky Carp Sprint Past Kernels 9-6 - Beloit Sky Carp (MWL) April 8
• Cards Fall to Tulsa Wednesday in First Loss - Springfield Cardinals (TL) April 8
• Toledo Falls to St. Paul in 13-Inning Defensive Battle - Toledo Mud Hens (IL) April 8
• Shuckers Tie Double-A Record in 6-3 Win over Blue Wahoos - Biloxi Shuckers (SL) April 8
• Wisconsin Gets a Late Start in Win at Quad Cities - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (MWL) April 8
• Longest Game in Pitch Clock Era in Franchise History, Gonzalez' Homer the Difference in 4-3, 13 Inning Saints Victory - St. Paul Saints (IL) April 8
• Redbirds Drop Game Two at Knights - Memphis Redbirds (IL) April 8
• Chiefs Offense Falls Silent as Cubs' Bats Cruise Past Peoria - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) April 8
• Polanco and Mateo Power Hot Rods over Emperors 6-5 - Bowling Green Hot Rods (SAL) April 8
• Bulls Can't Hold 6-0 Lead - Durham Bulls (IL) April 8
• Captains Edge Dragons in Extra Innings, 4-3 - Dayton Dragons (MWL) April 8
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