Bats Thumped by Sounds in Game Three, 15-4
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 Polish Off 11-Win Homestand with 6-1 Series-Sweeping Win
On the back of Chase Petty and timely offense, the Louisville Bats picked up another win and their first series sweep of the season on Sunday with a 6-1 victory over the St. Paul Saints. Louisville extends its season-long winning streak to nine games, and the club has won 13
Bats Ride Seven-Run First to Win in Opener
A rainy forecast couldn’t put out the blazing-hot Bats offense on Tuesday night, as Louisville rode a seven-run first inning to a 9-7 series-opening win over the St. Paul Saints. The Bats have won four in a row for the second time during this homestand and are now winners of
Bats Walked Off by Stripers in Finale
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,
Petty Reels In Stripers, Bats Win Opener 6-4Â
The Louisville Bats staked starter Chase Petty to an early lead and never looked back from there, defeating the Gwinnett Stripers 6-4 in the opener of a six-game series at Coolray Field on Tuesday night. Facing reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale, the Bats had their work
Rios, Bats Lead Offensive Onslaught Against Omaha
The Louisville Bats came alive in game three with the Omaha Storm Chasers, soaring to a 14-2 win on Thursday night. Louisville slugged 13 hits with eight of the nine starters finishing with both a hit and RBI. The Bats, after struggling offensively in the first two games of the
Bats Unable To Outslug I-Cubs, Fall 11-9Â
Although the Louisville Bats’ offense was in full throttle, the Iowa Cubs proved to be even more lethal at the plate. Louisville’s arms struggled to respond, surrendering a season-high 16 hits as Iowa outscored the Bats, 11-9 on Saturday night at Louisville Slugger Field. After a low-stress first inning, Louisville
Bats Fail to Break Through, Drop Opener to Saints
The Louisville Bats fell in the opener of their three-game set with the St. Paul Saints, 3-1. The Bats tallied nine hits but were unable to capitalize, failing to record a hit with runners in scoring position as they left eight runners on base. Reds number three prospect Sal Stewart
Bats Cannot Get Offense Rolling, Get Shutout in Game Four
The Louisville Bats were shut out in game four by the Columbus Clippers, losing 6-0 on Friday night. This is the fifth time this season the Bats have gone down scoreless, and the six-game set is now even at two games apiece. The Clippers had a huge first inning and
Consistent Counterpunches Overwhelm Bats in Wild 13-11 Barn Burner
The Louisville Bats battled hard down the stretch but ultimately fell to the Indianapolis Indians by a score of 13-11 in Sunday’s series finale. Indianapolis scored a baker’s dozen on just 11 hits, but Louisville pitchers walked six batters, and the Indians capitalized. It was a rollercoaster ballgame that lasted
Bats Offense Overpowers Indians in Game One
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
Bats Hold Off Saints to Secure First Win of Series
With dark clouds on the horizon, the Louisville Bats beat the weather and the Saints, securing their first win in their six-game series in St. Paul. The Bats threatened early against Saints starter Trent Baker as Bryson Brigman singled and Francisco Urbaez followed with a double to put two on
Bats Walk Off Tides, Snap Losing Streak
In a seven-inning affair, the Louisville Bats clawed their way back from the dead, slapping four-straight singles down to their final out to snap their nine-game skid and pick up their first win of the series against the Norfolk Tides. The second game of the doubleheader was postponed due to
Chase Petty Named International League Pitcher of the Week
After one of the most dominant starts of his professional career and a promotion to the Cincinnati Reds, former Louisville Bats pitcher Chase Petty has been named International League Pitcher of the Week for the period from May 5-11. The weekly award is the first for a Bats player during
Petty, Johnson Guide Bats to Win in Opener
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)
Benson, Bats Walk Off Cubs in 1-0 Pitchers' Duel
For over 10 innings, the scoreboard remained blank, 0-0, as neither the Louisville Bats nor the Iowa Cubs managed to plate any runs. That held true until Will Benson stepped to the plate. Benson made it clear: if there’s a will, there’s a way. Benson laced a single to center
Bats Clobbered By Clippers In 13-2 Drubbing
A few mistakes by starter Chase Petty on the mound and a couple miscues by the Louisville Bats in the field escalated into a rout by the Columbus Clippers. Headlined by a grand slam, the Clippers eclipsed the Bats, 13-2 on Friday night at Huntington Park. Petty (L, 0-2) made
Chasing The Show: How Chase Petty Is Preparing To Go The Distance
With one week left in the 2024 Double-A season, right-handed pitcher Chase Petty was busy preparing for his final start and set to throw his between start bullpen session, just like he had all year. Unlike all his previous bullpens, he gripped a Major League baseball. “They pulled me into
Bats Falter in Extras, Fall 6-5 in Series Finale
The Louisville Bats fought hard down the stretch, but ultimately fell in extra innings to the Indianapolis Indians in Sunday’s series finale, 6-5. The first three innings of the ballgame flew by, with Louisville’s Chase Petty and Indy’s Bubba Chandler matching zeroes in the early going. Both starters recorded four
Bats Mount Late-Game Comeback to Take Series Opener
The Louisville Bats rallied with a four-run eighth inning to win 4-2, resurging to take game one of the series with the Indianapolis Indians at Louisville Slugger Field. By the eighth inning, the Bats had struggled with only two hits to that point on the night, but they came alive
Bats Stung By Omaha Offense In 12-6 Loss
Despite a hot start, the Louisville Bats couldn’t contain the Omaha Storm Chasers attack, suffering a 12-6 loss in the second game of their six-game series on Wednesday afternoon at Werner Park. Omaha center fielder Drew Waters had a historic day at the plate, hitting for the cycle while going
Petty's Powerful Start Paces Bats Past Omaha 6-4
In his second Triple-A start, Louisville Bats righty Chase Petty fired five scoreless innings, working around baserunners in key situations to preserve a lead, and the offense got timely hitting late in the game to defeat the Omaha Storm Chasers 6-4 on Friday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Following three
'Tugas topple Cardinals with four-hit shutout, 3-0
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — RHP Chase Petty induced three more double plays — giving him a Florida State League-leading 10 on the year — while RHP Dennis Boatman and RHP Owen Holt permitted only two baserunners out of the bullpen. The trio led the Daytona Tortugas to a shutout over
Tampa walks off Daytona in game one; game two suspended
TAMPA, Fla. — Even Sunday's series finale could not escape Mother Nature's grasp. Game two of the doubleheader was suspended in the bottom of the fourth, with a runner at first and one out, due to rain. LF Christopher Familia smashed a walk-off, two-run home run in the opener, as
Mets mangle Tortugas in series opener, 4-0
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — RHP Chase Petty matched a career-best in strikeouts, while RHP Owen Holt set a new career-high in the same category. However, St. Lucie posted crooked numbers in the fourth and ninth, as the Mets shut out the Daytona Tortugas, 4-0, in front of 2,475 fans at