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Savannah Bananas’ Baseball League to Play Series at Fifth Third Park in 2026 

Banana Ball Comes to Spartanburg August 6-8
October 9, 2025

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — As the Spartanburgers prepare to honor baseball’s storied history in Spartanburg during the 2026 season, the ‘Burgers have broken new ground. For the first time ever, “Banana Ball” is coming to the Hub City. As announced by the Bananas during their City Selection Show, Fifth Third Park

Rangers Announce 2025 Minor League Award Winners

Three Spartanburgers honored by Texas
September 18, 2025

Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced the organization’s 2025 minor league award winners: Tom Grieve Player of the Year – INF Cody Freeman Nolan Ryan Pitcher of the Year – RHP David Davalillo Reliever of the Year – RHP Eric Loomis Defender of the Year – OF Yeremy

Four Spartanburgers Named South Atlantic League All-Stars 

Three pitchers, one position player honored after Hub City's inaugural season
September 17, 2025

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — After the conclusion of the South Atlantic League season, in which Hub City finished as runners-up to the Brooklyn Cyclones, Major League Baseball has named four Spartanburgers to the SAL All-Star Team. Four former Hub City players were honored: pitchers David Davalillo, Josh Trentadue and Eric Loomis,

Spartanburgers Finish as Runners-Up in Inaugural Season 

Brooklyn wins title with 2-1 victory at Fifth Third Park
September 16, 2025

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Spartanburgers inaugural season finished on Tuesday with a 2-1 loss to the Brooklyn Cyclones. The Cyclones claimed their first South Atlantic League title with the win. Hub City finished its season the same way it started, in front of a raucous crowd at Fifth Third Park.

Cyclones topple Spartanburgers to begin SAL Championship Series 

Hub City returns home to Fifth Third Park on Tuesday
September 14, 2025

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The Spartanburgers stayed on the road for game one of the South Atlantic League Championship against North Division champion Brooklyn. After Hub City struck in the first inning, the Brooklyn Cyclones rattled off 13 unanswered runs to claim game one of the championship series 13-1. Hub City

Perich Blasts Two Home Runs, Felix Escapes Bases-Loaded Jam to Send Spartanburgers to SAL Championship 

Hub City heads to Brooklyn for Game One Sunday
September 12, 2025

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Spartanburgers lived on the edge for the entirety of the second half, squeaking into the playoffs on the last day of the regular season. After shutting down Bowling Green in game one, Hub City hit the road to Kentucky for game two on Thursday night. Leading

Three Spartanburgers Selected to Arizona Fall League, Three Win Rangers' August MiLB Awards

Curtis, Dreiling, Moore to play for Surprise Saguaros
September 10, 2025

Arlington, Texas — Eight Texas Rangers prospects have been selected for participation in the 2025 Arizona Fall League, it was announced today by Major League Baseball. This list includes seven of the Rangers’ top 30 prospects as rated by MLB Pipeline, including three of the top four and six of

Spartanburgers Claim Game One Over Bowling Green in Divisional Round 

Four pitchers hold Hot Rods to four hits
September 9, 2025

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Fifth Third Park experienced playoff baseball for the first time on Tuesday night. The Spartanburgers knocked off the Bowling Green Hot Rods in game one of a three-game divisional round series 3-1. Hub City starter Dylan MacLean struck out four through four innings of one-run ball. The

Hub City Reaches Playoffs and Finishes Regular Season with Win 

Spartanburgers host Bowling Green on Tuesday to begin postseason
September 7, 2025

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Spartanburgers entered Sunday needing either a win or a loss from Greenville in one of two games at Winston-Salem to clinch a postseason spot. By the time first pitch rolled around at Fifth Third Park, the Spartanburgers were postseason bound thanks to a 13-2 win from

Hub City Heads to Sunday with Playoff Hopes in Balance 

Rome bests Spartanburgers in seven innings Saturday
September 6, 2025

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Spartanburgers’ playoff fate is still undecided with one game left in the regular season. After a 3-0 loss to Rome Saturday night, Hub City needs a win or a Greenville loss to secure its berth in the postseason. Saturday’s crowd of over 4,000 largely scattered after

Emperors Burn ‘Burgers with Big Inning, Win Game Four 

Cook hits his second grand slam of the year
September 5, 2025

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — After constantly threatening Hub City starter Dalton Pence (L, 1-3) through the first four innings, Rome’s offense caught fire in the fifth for a six-run inning Friday night. The Emperors (28-33, 57-69) cruised to the finish line for an 8-4 win over the Spartanburgers (33-31, 64-65). Pence

Rome Breaks Tie in the Ninth to Take Game Three 

Maxton Martin comes off bench and homers
September 4, 2025

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Entering Thursday, the Spartanburgers needed a win and a Greenville loss at Winston-Salem to clinch a playoff spot. Hub City got neither result. The Drive were rained out, and the Spartanburgers (33-30, 64-64) surrendered two unearned runs in the ninth to fall 3-1 to the Emperors (27-33,

Simeon’s Six-Out Save Helps Hub City Survive Rome 

Dreiling hits go-ahead blast
September 3, 2025

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The first three batters reached in the top of the eighth, and Hub City called on Victor Simeon to escape a sticky situation. After a walk, Simeon struck out the side, then got the final three outs in the ninth to help the Spartanburgers (33-29, 64-63) over

Rome Outduels Hub City Tuesday 

Cook and Dreiling continue to produce
September 2, 2025

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — With six games remaining, Hub City entered Tuesday needing just a handful of wins to secure a playoff berth. The Spartanburgers (32-29, 63-63) fell short in the series opener against Rome (26-32, 55-68) Tuesday, dropping a 3-2 final at Fifth Third Park. Casey Cook (21) and Dylan

‘Burgers Best Asheville 4-2 in Series Finale 

Hub City heads home with magic number of four
August 31, 2025

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A rousing Labor Day weekend crowd and chamber of commerce weather set the stage for a 4-2 Spartanburgers victory over the Asheville Tourists Sunday. With the victory, Hub City secured an eighth win over Asheville in the season series. The Spartanburgers have a magic number of four

Eighth Inning Rally Propels Asheville on Saturday 

Dreiling and Martin homer in first two innings
August 30, 2025

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Hub City took the lead Saturday night at Asheville on the second pitch of the ballgame when Dylan Dreiling led off with a home run. The Spartanburgers (31-28, 62-62) kept the lead into the eighth inning until the Tourists (22-34, 51-70) put up seven runs to win

Offense Ignites for Blowout Hub City Win 

Three arms combined for eighth shutout victory
August 29, 2025

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Hub City’s offense struck early and often on Friday night against Asheville. The Spartanburgers (31-27, 62-61) had a 2-0 lead before the Tourists (21-34, 50-70) even got to the plate. Hub City piled on throughout the night to win 8-0 and take a 3-1 series lead. The

Hub City Survives Ninth Inning Scare at Asheville 

Scarborough and Fowler combine for eight dominant innings
August 28, 2025

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Hub City pitching dominated Asheville batters for eight innings on Thursday night. After a pair of early runs, the ‘Burgers added three insurance runs in the ninth. The Tourists (21-33, 50-69) got the tying run to the plate in the bottom of the ninth, but the Spartanburgers

Asheville Offense Outmuscles Hub City to Even the Series 

Macias’ grand slam the lone bright spot
August 27, 2025

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A five-run first inning was just the start on Wednesday night for Asheville. The Tourists (21-32, 50-68) offense poured it on against the Spartanburgers (29-27, 60-61) for a 13-8 win. Riding a string of great outings, Aidan Curry (3-2) was quickly rattled by Asheville’s bats. The first

Hub City’s Huge Eighth Inning Downs Asheville in Opener 

Perich hits first inside-the-park HR in Spartanburgers history
August 26, 2025

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Down a run in the top of the eighth inning to SAL South Division bottom-feeders Asheville, Hub City launched a rally to remember. A six-run, five-hit frame helped secure a series-opening 10-4 victory for the Spartanburgers (29-26, 60-60) over the Tourists (20-32, 49-68) at McCormick Field. With

Hub City Wins Marathon Battle for I-85 Rivalry, Claims First Place  

Dreiling goes yard in comeback effort
August 24, 2025

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Drive and Spartanburgers repped special jerseys honoring the Greenville Black Spinners and Spartanburg Sluggers on Sunday in a Salute to the Negro Leagues game. In a marathon that lasted over three and a half hours, the Spartanburgers (28-26, 59-60) outlasted the Drive (27-27, 60-60) for a

Early ‘Burgers’ Flurry Gives Hub City Share of Series, Ties SAL Standings

McCarty notches career high with six innings pitched
August 23, 2025

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Both Greenville and Hub City came out gangbusters Saturday at Fifth Third Park, but the Spartanburgers offense had more might. The ‘Burgers (27-26, 58-60) bested the Drive (27-26, 60-59) by a final score of 7-3. After allowing a run in the first, D.J. McCarty (W, 2-5) bounced

Late Drive Surge Leads to Extra-Inning ‘Burgers’ Loss 

Pence’s career effort spoiled
August 22, 2025

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — For eight frames, the Spartanburgers held the Drive scoreless. But Greenville (27-25, 60-58) got to the Hub City (26-26, 58-59) bullpen in the ninth, then scored the eventual winning run in the 11th to best the ‘Burgers, 3-2. The Drive are now a game ahead of the

Scarborough’s Sparkling Debut leads to ‘Burger Win 

Figuereo smashes homer No. 18
August 21, 2025

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — A 48-minute delay nor a first-place opponent fazed Rangers No. 8 prospect Caden Scarborough, whose five shutout frames set the table for a 3-0 Spartanburgers victory over the Greenville Drive Thursday at Fifth Third Park. Gleider Figuereo delivered in back-to-back innings to bring the Hub City bats

Greenville Bests Hub City After Delayed Start 

Spartanburgers staff strikes out 18 in defeat
August 21, 2025

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Spartanburgers and Drive were delayed over two-and-a-half hours Wednesday. When play began at 9:07 p.m. ET, only seven innings were scheduled due to MiLB rules. As fate would have it, Hub City and Greenville needed nine innings to reach a final, and the visitors took the