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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 Fend Off Mud Hens, Win Extra Inning Thriller 6-5 

Louisville rallies late behind Hinds’ huge home run in the tenth inning
September 13, 2025

In a back-and-forth affair, the Louisville Bats defeated the Toledo Mud Hens 6-5 in 10 innings in game five of the six-game set on Saturday night at Fifth Third Field. The Bats used the home run ball to their advantage, scoring five of their six runs with the long ball.

Bats Strike Late, Snag Back-And-Forth Series Finale 7-5 

Louisville ends August with a winning record after victory over Columbus
August 31, 2025

The Louisville Bats struck late in the game to take the final game of the series against the Columbus Clippers, winning 7-5. The Bats took five out of six games against Columbus, marking the second time this season they have won five out of six in a series. Louisville finished

Bats Take Game Two from Clippers Behind Sikkema's Six Strong

Louisville scored in the first and led wire-to-wire
August 27, 2025

The Louisville Bats defeated the Columbus Clippers 8-2 in game two on Wednesday afternoon behind six strong innings from starter T.J. Sikkema, who made his Triple-A debut in the ballgame. A four-run eighth secured the win, as the back end of the bullpen shut down the Clippers late in the

Bats Shut Out Clippers in Series Opener, 7-0

Louisville homers in four straight innings, while the pitching staff whiffs eight
August 26, 2025

The Louisville Bats blanked the Columbus Clippers in game one of the six-game series, winning 7-0 on Tuesday night. The Bats pounded four home runs, finishing one short of tying their season high for home runs in a game. This is the Bats' seventh time this season shutting out an

Bats Fall to Sounds in Back-and-Forth Affair

Louisville drops first three games of the series to Nashville
August 21, 2025

The Louisville Bats lost their third-straight game to the Nashville Sounds on Thursday night in a game that featured plenty of offense. The Bats struck early and often, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Sounds, who boasted an offensive attack of their own. It only took Louisville two batters

Bats Walked Off by Stripers in Finale

Gwinnett’s only lead over Louisville came with a game-winning single
August 17, 2025

The Louisville Bats couldn’t finish off the Gwinnett Stripers on Sunday, blowing a two-run lead late in the ballgame to drop the series finale in walkoff fashion by the score of 6-5. The Bats wasted no time getting going against Gwinnett rehabber Chris Sale. Three straight singles by Blake Dunn,

Bats Clinch Series Victory Over Stripers, Win 6-3

Louisville has racked up runs in the series, outscoring Gwinnett 29-10
August 16, 2025

The Louisville Bats grabbed a series victory over the Gwinnett Stripers with a 6-3 win in game five. This is the first series on the road the Bats have won this season, as they have taken four of the first five games against Gwinnett. The Bats started the scoring in

Bats Bounce Back in Five-Inning 3-0 Victory

Wendzel and Hinds homers give Bats the edge in rain-shortened game
August 15, 2025

In a five-inning matchup, the Louisville Bats defeated the Gwinnett Stripers 3-0 after being shut out in their previous outing. The contest was later called due to heavy rain but not before the Bats put together just enough offense to secure the win. In the light rain at the start

Bats' Offensive Binge Buries Stripers In 14-2 Win

Nine-run third, Stewart’s three extra-base hits power blowout victory
August 13, 2025

Behind their biggest offensive inning of the season, a dominant night from one of their hottest young stars, and a strong all-around pitching performance, the Louisville Bats crushed the Gwinnett Stripers 14-2 in the second game of a six-game series on Wednesday night at Coolray Field. Starters Davis Daniel and

Bats Sunk By Valencia Cycle In 9-4 Loss To Toledo

Louisville falls to Toledo for 15th consecutive game
August 7, 2025

The Louisville Bats dropped the third game of the series with the Toledo Mud Hens, losing 9-4 on Thursday night at Louisville Slugger Field. The Bats fell to the Mud Hens for the 15th consecutive time, a streak that dates back to last season. Eduardo Valencia grabbed four RBI while

Bats Offense Falters in 7-3 Loss

Bats unable to overcome Omaha’s strong pitching in 7-3 defeat
August 1, 2025

On “Salute to Agriculture Night” at Werner Park, the Louisville Bats fell 7-3 to the Omaha Storm Chasers, who donned their special “corn-themed” jerseys. Blake Dunn got the Bats rolling out of the gate with a leadoff single, followed by a fielder’s choice that allowed Héctor Rodríguez to reach safely.

From Bat Boy to the Bats Lineup: Ryan Vilade's Journey to Louisville

July 22, 2025

Long before hearing his name called at the MLB Draft, Ryan Vilade had already reached the pros. At just nine years old, Vilade was making his mark as a bat boy for the Frisco RoughRiders, the Texas Rangers’ Double-A affiliate. Though he wasn’t gaining playing experience, his time as a

Bats Dominate Saints in 15-4 Win

Louisville blasted four home runs and tied its season-high in runs
July 19, 2025

The Louisville Bats routed the St. Paul Saints 15-4 on Saturday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Rece Hinds becomes the third Bat this season to hit multiple home runs in a game, and this game was the second time this season the Bats have scored 15 runs in a game.

Defensive Mishaps Spell Disaster for Bats in 6-4 Loss

Columbus plates three in the eighth to topple Louisville in game three
July 10, 2025

The Louisville Bats dropped game three of their series with the Columbus Clippers on Thursday afternoon by a score of 6-4. It was a tough one to swallow for the Bats, who got a quality start from Brian Van Belle and were in control for most of the game. Defensive

Early Run Rampage Propels Bats Past Clippers 7-3 

Balanced offense, five-run second paves way for Louisville victory
July 9, 2025

One game after an 11-run explosion, the Louisville Bats continued their scoring surge, using a hot start to top the Columbus Clippers, 7-3. All the Bats’ damage came in the first four innings, and thanks to a lockdown performance by Louisville’s bullpen, that was more than enough to secure the

Bats Surge Late, Snag 6-3 Victory Over RailRiders

All nine Louisville starters grab a hit, combine for 12 as a team
June 19, 2025

The Louisville Bats took game three of the series against the Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, winning 6-3 on Thursday night. The Bats clicked on all cylinders, picking up 12 hits as a team with the pitching staff adding eight strikeouts. The game began in a pitcher's duel. Bats starter Sam Benschoter

Balanced Performance Powers Bats To 8-1 Victory 

Burns shuts down Scranton/WB in home debut with seven strikeout performance
June 18, 2025

As Chase Burns took the bump for the Louisville Bats in his Louisville Slugger Field debut against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, Louisville put together an all-around stellar game. Burns stifled the RailRiders while the Bats utilized their power at the plate, gliding to an 8-1 win. Right out of the gate,

Isotopes Win Season Finale, 4-3

Hill smacks first triple, home run at Triple-A in victory over El Paso
September 29, 2022

Albuquerque, NM – The Isotopes collected two runs in both the third and fifth innings, including a Tyler Hill solo shot and Brenton Doyle RBI double, while Logan Allen spun a quality start and Zach Lee closed it out in the ninth to propel Albuquerque to a 4-3 season finale

Vilade busts loose in perfect day at the plate

No. 5 Rockies prospect paces offense with three hits, four RBIs
November 15, 2021

Salt River 12, Surprise 5 The final week of the AFL season offered Ryan Vilade an opportunity to clear away a 2-for-20 skid that had dropped his average and OPS down to .215 and .578 respectively. The No. 5 Rockies prospect took full advantage of that on Monday. Vilade reached

Vilade scorches four hits to lead Rafters

No. 5 Rockies prospect reached base five times, drove in a pair
October 24, 2021

Salt River 8, Scottsdale 1 Ryan Vilade had himself a night after reaching base five times – collecting four knocks, including a double, and a walk – driving in a pair of runs and scoring. The fifth-ranked Rockies prospect posted his first multihit performance over nine games in the AFL

Garneau, Isotopes walk off in series-opening victory

Garneau delivers walk-off single to give Isotopes the victory over Dodgers
August 6, 2021

Isotopes 8 (36-42), Dodgers 7 (41-37), – Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park AT THE DISH: With the contest tied at 7-7 in the bottom of the 10th, Dustin Garneau delivered a walk-off single to give the Isotopes the victory … Eight Isotopes recorded a hit on the

Pinch-Hit Homer Sends Isotopes to 1-0 Loss

Vilade recorded two of the three Isotopes hits, registering his team-leading 20th multi-hit game of the season
July 26, 2021

Chihuahuas 1 (29-40), Isotopes 0 (29-41) – Southwest University Park | El Paso, TX AT THE DISH: Ryan Vilade recorded two of the three Isotopes hits, registering his team-leading 20th multi-hit game of the season … Vilade also stole his 10th base … Taylor Motter picked up the other knock

State of the System: Colorado Rockies

Vilade, Rolison working to be part of the future at Coors Field
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The Show Before the Show: Episode 257

Rockies' Vilade discusses defense, Minor League memories
May 14, 2020

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