Arcia's Career-Tying High Five RBI, Matthews' Franchise-Tying High 8.0 Innings Pitched, Lead Saints to 7-4 Victory

May 8, 2026 - SUMMERLIN, NV - One led on offense, the other on the mound. They both went above and beyond and helped guide the St. Paul Saints to their third victory in four tries against the Las Vegas Aviators. Orlando Arcia tied a career high with five RBI and Zebby Matthews tied a franchise record with 8.0 innings pitched as the Saints went on to win 7-4 on Friday night at Las Vegas Ballpark. It didn't take long for the Saints to get on the board. With one out in the first back-to-back walks to Gabby Gonzalez and Kyler Fedko put run... Full Story

Three-Run Eighth Nets C's 4-2 Triumph

May 8, 2026 - EUGENE, OR - A three-run top of the eighth spurred the Canadians to a 4-2 triumph over the Eugene Emeralds (SF) Friday night at PK Park. It was the first time all season the first place Ems lost back-to-back games. Tied 1-1 after seven, the late rally began with a lead-off walk from Dub Gleed. Alexis Hernandez joined him aboard after a one-out single, but the real action began with two away. A balk put both Gleed and Hernandez in scoring position for Jacob Sharp, who muscled a 1-2 pitch into right field for a go-ahead two... Full Story

Quakes' Pitchers Ground Tower Buzzers, Secure Shutout Victory

May 8, 2026 - Rancho Cucamonga, CA - The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (18-13) stayed one step ahead of the Ontario Tower Buzzers all night long on Friday, leading the way in a 6-0 shutout win at Morongo Field. In need of an offensive spark in the second inning, the bottom of the Rancho Cucamonga order came through. Jonny McGill ripped a two-out double to the right-field wall, and the very next batter, Marlon Quintero, singled him home to place the Quakes on top 1-0. With a lead to protect, Quakes starter Trey Gregory-Alford put his teamm... Full Story

Humphreys' Career Night Fuels Bees to Thrilling Extra-Inning Friday Night Win

May 8, 2026 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Zach Humphreys' two-run double in the 10th inning helped Salt Lake prevail 9-7 on Friday night at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Humphreys' fourth hit, a new career-high, was enough to get the Bees over the finish line in a game that saw the visitors blow a six-run advantage, but still even the series at two games each. Salt Lake 9, Oklahoma City 7 WP: Kaleb Ort (1-1) LP: Chayce McDermott (0-1) Key Performers Zach Humphreys: 4-5, R, 2B, 3 RBI Nick Madrigal: 2-4, 2 R, RBI Denzer Guzm... Full Story

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