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Bats Thumped by Sounds in Game Three, 15-4

Louisville allowed a crooked number in four frames
September 18, 2025

Although every batter in their starting lineup picked up a hit, the Louisville Bats were throttled by the Nashville Sounds on Friday night by a score of 15-4, tying the most runs allowed by the Bats this season. It was a game to forget for the Bats pitching staff, who

Bats Fall to Mud Hens, Split Final Road Series

Louisville chipped away late, but could not finish the comeback
September 14, 2025

The Louisville Bats dropped the series finale to the Toledo Mud Hens on Sunday afternoon, splitting their final road series of the 2025 season. The Bats struck first, but a four-run fourth by the Mud Hens was too much to overcome. Louisville’s offense got off to a strong start in

Bats Handle Clippers 9-3, Take Series

Louisville has won six of its last seven
August 30, 2025

The Louisville Bats secured a series victory on Saturday with a 9-3 win over the Columbus Clippers. The Bats have taken four of the first five games of this series and six of their last seven dating back to last Saturday night in Nashville. For the fourth time in the

Blistering Bats Storm Past Sounds In 13-4 Win 

Blazing offense behind Stewart’s two-homer night secures the win
August 23, 2025

It was a busy night on the bases for the Louisville Bats in their crushing 13-4 victory over the Nashville Sounds. The Bats piled up 13 total hits, highlighted by five home runs, including two from Reds number one prospect Sal Stewart. The Bats jumped to an early lead in

Delgado, Sounds Topple Bats in 7-3 Opener

Louisville surrendered its third cycle of the season in a series-opening loss
August 19, 2025

On the night that former Bats manager Rick Sweet moved into sole possession of third place in minor league managerial wins, Raynel Delgado made history of his own by hitting for the cycle, and the Nashville Sounds defeated the Louisville Bats 7-3 on Tuesday night. It was Nashville that drew

Bats Secure Series Victory Over Iowa with 8-4 Win

A hot start on offense gives Louisville its fourth series win of the season
July 27, 2025

Just like the scorching July heat, the Louisville Bats brought the fire on offense to secure the series win against the Iowa Cubs in an 8-4 Sunday afternoon victory. The I-Cubs struck first, loading the bases after Bats starter Jose Franco walked three of the first four he faced. With

Bats Offense Overpowers Indians in Game One

Marte’s five-RBI night leads Louisville to commanding victory
July 1, 2025

The Louisville Bats defeated the Indianapolis Indians in game one of a six-game series 12-5 on Tuesday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Louisville exploded for 12 runs on 13 hits, with seven of the nine starters reaching base. Chase Petty (W, 2-4) drew the start for game one, and the

Plutko Dazzles as Bats Take Third Straight

Louisville claimed its third win over Scranton/WB behind Adam Plutko’s complete game
June 20, 2025

Veteran righty Adam Plutko tossed a one-run complete game to carry the Louisville Bats to their third consecutive win of the week over the Scranton/WB RailRiders on Friday night. The 33-year-old dominated in perhaps the most impressive pitching performance of the season for the Bats, who tonight clinched at least

Bats' Blistering Offense Steamrolls Cubs In 14-2 Blowout 

Fueled by seven-run frame, Louisville dismantles Iowa arms
June 14, 2025

The Louisville Bats put on a clinic at the plate on Saturday in route to a 14-2 thrashing over the Iowa Cubs. Headlined by a seven-run outburst in the fourth, the Bats offense completely overpowered the Cubs at Principal Park to even the seven-game series at three games apiece. That

Bats Mount Four-Run Comeback, Take Five of Six from Stripers

Late offense, 8.1 scoreless frames from bullpen lead way in win
May 25, 2025

The Louisville Bats mounted their biggest comeback of the season, erasing a four-run deficit on Sunday afternoon to win their fourth straight game against the Gwinnett Stripers. The Bats bullpen picked up starter Wade Miley by tossing 8.1 scoreless innings and used a three-run bottom of the eighth to win

Petty, Johnson Guide Bats to Win in Opener

Bats ride Chase Petty’s six no-hit frames and Ivan Johnson’s grand slam to series-opening victory over Omaha
May 6, 2025

Chase Petty’s six no-hit innings set the tone for the Louisville Bats in their 9-1 beatdown of the Omaha Storm Chasers in the series opener. It was everything Petty could have asked for in his return to the Bats after struggling in his MLB debut last Wednesday. Petty (W, 1-2)

All-Out Attack Powers Bats To Big 15-3 Win

All Louisville starters get a hit and score a run in dominant win over Memphis
May 4, 2025

The Louisville Bats scored a season high-15 runs as they cruised to victory in the final game of the series with the Memphis Redbirds at AutoZone Park on Sunday afternoon. Louisville struck early and often, never looking back in the 15-3 triumph while moving back to .500 at 16-16. The

Bats Firepower Falls Short In 9-6 Loss To Redbirds

Memphis rides five-run first-inning, outslugs Louisville in series opener
April 29, 2025

Just one inning into Tuesday’s game between the Louisville Bats and the Memphis Redbirds, seven runs crossed the plate, setting the tone for an offensive onslaught in the series opener. Despite a historic defensive play and battling back from a four-run deficit to pull within one, the Bats’ efforts were

Bats Blast Their Way To 10-7 Come-From-Behind Victory

Louisville belts four home runs to defeat Columbus
April 19, 2025

Although the Louisville Bats surrendered a grand slam to the Columbus Clippers in the first inning, the Bats showed their resilience, bouncing back to smash four home runs of their own to win 10-7 on Saturday afternoon at Huntington Park. After Friday’s 13-2 rout, the Bats were hungry to rebound.

Bats Find Late Offense To Take Down Storm Chasers 7-3

Bats win their second consecutive series opener to begin 2025
April 1, 2025

The Louisville Bats notched two runs in the eighth and two runs in the ninth to defeat the Omaha Storm Chasers 7-3 on Tuesday night in Louisville’s first road game of the 2025 season on a frigid night at Werner Park. The Storm Chasers jumped out to a quick start

Bats Win Extra-Inning Thriller Over Storm Chasers 6-5

Alan Busenitz shines in his longest relief outing of the season
August 17, 2024

The Louisville Bats rallied late to force extra innings and ultimately earned a 6-5 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers in 10 innings on Saturday night at Werner Park. In the bottom half of the first, Bats starter Casey Kelly allowed a leadoff single, but bounced back quickly by striking

Bats Can't Capitalize On Early Lead In 5-4 Loss To Omaha

P.J. Higgins records three hits and a home run
August 14, 2024

Despite claiming an early lead, the Bats ultimately fell to the Storm Chasers with a final score of 5-4 at Werner Park on Wednesday night. Rece Hinds went 2-for-4 with two RBI doubles and P.J. Higgins went 3-for-4 with two singles and a solo home run. Edwin Ríos also had

Bats Fight Back For 6-4 Win Over Knights

Kemp, Rios homer in Louisville’s third straight win over Charlotte
August 9, 2024

Down 3-0, the Louisville Bats offense went to work, chipping away at the Charlotte Knights’ lead before building one of their own in a 6-4 win on Friday night at Louisville Slugger Field, extending the winning streak to three games. The twin killing helped both pitchers early, as Bats righty

Bats Snap Losing Skid With 10-8 Win Over RailRiders

Michael Trautwein records triple, home run, and five RBI
August 1, 2024

The Louisville Bats recorded 13 total hits, including four extra-base hits, in their 10-8 victory over the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Thursday night at PNC Field. After a quiet first inning for the Bats, the RailRiders jumped on the board early by scoring four runs in the home half. Oswald Peraza

Bats Hold On For 6-4 Win Over Clippers

Eric Yang tallies three hits and three RBIs
July 20, 2024

The Louisville Bats brought the heat early on with five first-inning runs and held on late for a 6-4 win over the Columbus Clippers on Saturday night in front of a lively crowd of 7,057 at Louisville Slugger Field, tying the series at one a piece. Eric Yang led the

Bats Rally Late For Pat Kelly's 2,000th Win

Louisville pitching throws two-hitter to help Kelly reach milestone
July 11, 2024

Bats manager Pat Kelly joined elite company on Thursday night, becoming just the seventh manager in Minor League history to reach 2,000 career wins in Louisville’s 3-2 victory over St. Paul. Kelly became the third active manager to reach the plateau, joining Myrtle Beach manager Buddy Bailey and Nashville manager

Bats Snap Skid With 8-5 Victory Over Indianapolis

Aguiar lights out in first Triple-A win
July 6, 2024

With an explosive ninth inning, the Louisville Bats snapped their four-game losing streak in the last game of the series against Indianapolis Indians, holding on for an 8-5 win on Saturday evening at Victory Field. Seven of nine players in the Louisville lineup recorded a hit in the win. Rece

Bats Even Series With Twin Bill Sweep

Louisville earns first wins of second half at Toledo
June 28, 2024

The Louisville Bats held to earn a pair of close victories against the Toledo Mud Hens on Friday night at Fifth Third Field, winning an extra-inning thriller 4-2 in the opener than taking advantage of Toledo mistakes in a 6-5 win in the nightcap to even their six-game series with

Bats Tie Series With 5-3 Win Over Omaha

P.J. Higgins records four hits and two RBI
June 21, 2024

The Louisville Bats tied the series against the Storm Chasers with their 5-3 win on Friday night at Werner Park. P.J. Higgins led the way at the plate, notching the Bats’ third four-hit game this season and adding two RBI. Hernán Pérez remained on fire with two hits and an

Bats Struggles Continue In 9-4 Loss To Omaha

Higgins, Pérez launch solo shots in defeat
June 18, 2024

The Louisville Bats fell below .500 for the first time since May 5 with a 9-4 loss in the series opener against the Omaha Storm Chasers on Tuesday afternoon, extending their season-long losing streak to eight. Omaha clinched the 2024 First-Half International League Championship with the win. Lyon Richardson recorded