Chiefs, Dozer Park to Begin Major Install of New Playing Surface
PEORIA, IL – Dozer Park, the downtown home of the Peoria Chiefs since 2002, will undergo a significant renovation starting Monday, September 22, with the installation of a new playing surface. The project will be led by East Peoria-based Turf Solutions. Wilson Services of Central Illinois, the official field naming
Chiefs Drop 2025 Finale
BELOIT, WI – In a seesaw affair, the Chiefs came up short in Sunday’s season finale, falling 7-5 to Beloit. Peoria fell behind 1-0 after the game’s first inning, but quickly grabbed the lead in the second. Jesus Baez ended his year on a high note, mashing a two-run homer
Sky Carp Rally to Walk-Off Win
BELOIT, WI – Just a night after clinching a playoff spot, the Beloit Sky Carp continued their celebration with a 3-2 walk-off win in 10 innings over the Peoria Chiefs. The Chiefs took a 2-0 lead into the bottom of the ninth when the Beloit bats woke up. The Sky
Offense Sputters in 4-1 Loss to Beloit
BELOIT, WI – The Peoria offense recorded just four hits Friday in a 4-1 loss to the Beloit Sky Carp at ABC Supply Stadium. With the win, Beloit secured the second-half crown and a spot in the postseason. Friday’s game opened up with the Chiefs in front. With two on
Rodriguez Drives in Four in High-A Debut, Chiefs Fall 8-7
BELOIT, WI – In what was his High-A debut Thursday, 18-year-old Rainiel Rodriguez collected three hits and drove in four Peoria runs in an 8-7 defeat at Beloit. The Chiefs fell into a big hole on Thursday. With a 1-0 lead entering the bottom of the fifth, Beloit sent nine
Chiefs Blank Sky Carp 5-0
BELOIT, WI – Mason Molina turned in his second gem in the span of a week and the Peoria offense rode a big inning to a 5-0 shutout win on Wednesday at ABC Supply Stadium in Beloit. Molina, who punched a career high nine batters on August 27 against South
Peoria Winning Streak Snapped Tuesday
PEORIA, IL – The Peoria Chiefs saw their six-game winning streak come to an end Tuesday in a 4-1 defeat to the Beloit Sky Carp. After scoring 43 runs over their six-game sweep against South Bend, the Chiefs scored just once on a Tuesday and finished 0-for-16 with runners in
Big Inning, Bullish Bullpen Leads to Peoria Sweep
PEORIA, IL – The Peoria Chiefs closed out the 2025 home slate on Sunday by defeating the South Bend Cubs 6-3 on the inaugural Pete Vonachen Day at Dozer Park to complete a series sweep. Vonachen, who purchased the Chiefs in 1983 and was nicknamed Peoria’s “Mr. Baseball,” would have
Cho Plays Hero, Chiefs Walk off Cubs in 10 Innings
PEORIA, IL – In front of an energetic Dozer Park crowd of 5,093 fans, Won-Bin Cho sent everybody home happy. His walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th staked the Chiefs to a 5-4 win, their fifth in a row over the South Bend Cubs. In the top of
Peoria Holds off South Bend Friday
PEORIA, IL – A crowd of 3,345 watched as the Peoria Chiefs stranded the tying and winning runs in scoring position in the top of the ninth to hold off the South Bend Cubs 5-4 at Dozer Park. After issuing two walks to open the ninth inning, Chiefs right-hander Zack
Davis Takes No-No into the Sixth, Chiefs Win 5-2
PEORIA, IL – Chiefs pitching, led by starter Braden Davis, held South Bend to just two hits on Thursday in a 5-2 win at Dozer Park. Davis carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning, allowing only one walk through the first five frames. He issued a walk and hit a
Molina Dazzles, Offense Explodes in 10-2 Win
PEORIA, IL – The Peoria Chiefs blitzed the South Bend Cubs on Wednesday and continued their domination of this year’s series in a 10-2 triumph. At one point, the Chiefs had scored 19 consecutive runs in the series, dating back to the eighth inning on Tuesday. Peoria has now outscored
Chiefs Take Opener in Resounding Fashion
PEORIA, IL – Back from a two-week road trip, the Peoria Chiefs cruised to a 12-1 win over the South Bend Cubs on Tuesday at Dozer Park, fueled by strong pitching and a nine-run frame. Entering the bottom of the eighth, the Chiefs were in search of insurance, nursing a
Dayton Walks off Peoria to Earn Sweep
DAYTON, OH – For the third time in the series, the Dayton Dragons walked off winners over the Peoria Chiefs, this time by a 3-2 final in 11 innings. With the victory, the Dragons swept the series and sent the Chiefs to their sixth consecutive defeat. The game was tied
Dragons Find Way to Win in Extras
DAYTON, OH – After a ninth-inning balk forced extra innings, the Dayton Dragons overshadowed a late Peoria rally with a comeback of their own in a 7-6 win in 10 innings at Day Air Ballpark on Saturday. With the Dragons down to their final strike, base umpire Tyler Vandewater called
Peoria's Slump Continues in 5-3 Loss to Dayton
DAYTON, OH – Behind a four-run inning, the Dayton Dragons topped the Peoria Chiefs, 5-3, on Friday night at Day Air Ballpark. Chiefs starter Braden Davis hardly broke a sweat early in the contest. The Cardinals Minor League Pitcher of the Month for August, Davis whiffed seven batters over three
Dragons Upend Chiefs in 10 Innings
DAYTON, OH – Behind strong pitching on both sides Thursday evening, the Dayton Dragons snuck past the Peoria Chiefs 2-1 in 10 innings at Day Air Ballpark. Cardinals’ No. 16 prospect, right-hander Chen-Wei Lin, started for Peoria and worked 3 ⅓ innings, allowing one run without a hit, walking two,
Chiefs Stranded Late, Dragons Prevail 2-1
DAYTON, OH – In what was a pitcher’s duel, the Peoria Chiefs came up short in a 2-1 defeat against the Dayton Dragons on Wednesday at Day Air Ballpark. The Chiefs stranded 10 runners and finished just 1-for-11 with men in scoring position. Three times in the final four innings,
Dragons Roll Chiefs Tuesday
DAYTON, OH – The Peoria Chiefs dropped the opener of their six-game series to the Dayton Dragons, 14-3, on Tuesday night at Day Air Ballpark. Peoria jumped out to an early lead with a two-out rally in the top of the first inning. After the Dragons’ right-handed starter Jonathan Harmon
Chiefs to Celebrate Pete Vonachen Day on August 31
PEORIA, IL – On what would have been his 100th birthday, the Chiefs will celebrate longtime owner Pete Vonachen on August 31 in their 2025 home finale. Vonachen, known as Peoria’s “Mr. Baseball,” purchased the then-Peoria Suns in 1983. Under Vonachen’s watch, the Chiefs took off as one of the
Chiefs Ride Late-Inning Heroics to 7-5 Victory
EASTLAKE, OH – Down to their final out, the Peoria Chiefs rallied late, scoring five runs over the final three innings to defeat the Lake County Captains 7-5 in 10 innings. With Peoria trailing 5-2 in the top of the eighth inning, a leadoff walk and a single put two
Captains Outlast Chiefs Saturday
EASTLAKE, OH – A late rally came up short as the Peoria Chiefs fell to the Lake County Captains, 3-2, on Saturday evening at Classic Auto Group Park. Trailing 3-0 in the top of the seventh inning, the Captains went to the bullpen to bring in Michael Kennedy. On the
Late Push Propels Captains Past Chiefs, 6-5
EASTLAKE, OH – A late surge from the Lake County Captains handed the Peoria Chiefs a 6-5 defeat on Friday night at Classic Auto Group Park. Down 5-2 in the bottom of the sixth inning, Lake County scored four runs over the final three innings to complete the comeback. With
Lake County Outlasts Peoria in Back-and-Forth Affair, 6-5
EASTLAKE, OH – Despite a late push, the Peoria Chiefs fell to the Lake County Captains, 6-5, on Thursday evening at Classic Auto Group Park. Down 6-3 in the top of the seventh inning, Won-Bin Cho doubled with one out to put a runner on second base for Peoria. After
Ryne Sandberg Tribute Series Slated for Chiefs-Cubs Homestand
PEORIA, IL – The upcoming series between the Peoria Chiefs and the South Bend Cubs will become the Ryne Sandberg Tribute Series. The six-game series is scheduled for August 26-31 at Dozer Park. Sandberg was a 10-time All-Star, nine-time Gold Glover and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of