Shorebirds Steal Thriller in Lynchburg
The Lynchburg Hillcats dropped a back-and-forth game to the Delmarva Shorebirds by a score of 7-6 on Saturday night. The loss gives Delmarva the chance to win their first series of the season. For Lynchburg, they are on the verge of dropping their first home series. Lynchburg was boosted by
Hillcats Split Doubleheader with Delmarva
The Lynchburg Hillcats split the doubleheader with the Delmarva Shorebirds on Friday afternoon to keep the series even. Lynchburg took game one 4-0 after a complete game shut out from Alonzo Richardson. In game two, Delmarva would hold the Hillcats bats quiet as they would fall 1-0. In game one,
Delmarva Wins Game One, Game Two Postponed to Friday
The Delmarva Shorebirds evened the series with the Lynchburg Hillcats after winning Thursday afternoon, 5-2. Game two of the doubleheader was postponed due to poor field conditions. A second doubleheader is now scheduled for Friday at 3 p.m. with game two to follow. Lynchburg would score first in game one
Hillcats Take Series Opener Over Delmarva
The Lynchburg Hillcats pulled out game one of the series against the Delmarva Shorebirds by a score of 7-2. Angel Genao and Christian Knapczyk each picked up three hits in the victory. Steven Perez picked up his first win of the season after throwing two innings of relief. Lynchburg would
Lynchburg Wins Series as Ralphy Blasts Two Home Runs
The Lynchburg Hillcats took the series over the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers with their 5-3 victory on Sunday afternoon. After dodging the rain, Lynchburg pitching delivered a masterful performance, holding Kannapolis at bay for much of the afternoon. Ralphy Velazquez picked up two home runs in the process. In the bottom
Hillcats Sweep Doubleheader with Dramatic Victories
Lynchburg won both games of the Wednesday doubleheader against the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers. In completing the game that was started last night, Lynchburg would storm back from down four to win 7-6 in ten innings. Then in game two, the Hillcats would shut out the Cannon Ballers 5-0 as Matt
April 30th Game Versus Postponed, Partial Doubleheader on Wednesday
The Lynchburg Hillcats postponed their April 30th game with the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers on Tuesday evening in the fifth inning as rain hit the area. The game is paused at 5-1 in favor of Kannapolis with two outs in the top of the fifth inning. Each team scored a run
Bats Wake Up, Pitching Falters in Loss to Pelicans
The Lynchburg Hillcats dropped the final game of the series to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Sunday afternoon by a score of 12-8. After several nights of quiet bats, each team came to life to put runs on the board. Yet, every time the Hillcats pulled closer, the Pelicans would
Genao Delivers Knockout Blow in Victory over Myrtle Beach
In front of a packed house, the Lynchburg Hillcats snuck out a second straight 3-2 victory over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. For the third straight day, Lynchburg was able to hold the Pelicans bats quiet. Alonzo Richardson cruised through his 5.2 innings of work, allowing only three hits while racking
Hillcats Pick Up Second Straight Pitcher's Duel Win Over Pelicans
The Lynchburg Hillcats walked away victorious after another pitcher’s duel, knocking out the Myrtle Beach Pelicans by a score of 3-2 on Friday night. The Hillcats did not allow an earned run over the course of the ballgame. Yorman Gomez would pick up the win after pitching five innings of
Tugboat Pulls Hillcats to Victory Behind 15 Strikeouts
The Lynchburg Hillcats were carried by Matt Wilkinson and his 15 strikeouts to pick up their first win of the series over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, 3-0. The Hillcats pitching racked up 20 strikeouts in their two-hit shutout. The Pelicans did not pick up a base hit until the eighth
Pelicans Silence Lynchburg in Wednesday Night Blowout
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans poured it on in game two of the series against the Lynchburg Hillcats, winning 15-2. The Pelicans were jolted by an eight-run sixth inning to put themselves in the lead for good. Lynchburg struggled to do anything at the plate, only picking up six hits on
Lynchburg Loses in Extras to Myrtle Beach
The Lynchburg Hillcats dropped game one of their twelve-game homestand, losing in extra innings to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans by a score of 8-6. Lynchburg did all their damage in the third inning, but the Pelicans chipped away in the later innings before scoring two in the tenth to walk
Hillcats Thrive in First Win of Season
The Lynchburg Hillcats drought ends at 5 games. Game number 6 was a 12-7 victory for Lynchburg as they were able to hand the FredNats their first loss of the season in game 3 of their 6 game spread at the Bank of the James Stadium. A solid opening 3
Hillcats Game Postponed, Make Up Game Scheduled for Saturday
The Lynchburg Hillcats game on Thursday, April 11th, versus the Fredericksburg Nationals has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up on Saturday, April 13th, as part of a doubleheader with the first game beginning at 4:00 p.m. The second game will begin approximately 30 minutes
Velazquez Accounts For Two Homers, Hillcats Fall 14-8
Two home runs from Ralphy Velazquez were still not enough for the Lynchburg Hillcats to take down the Fredericksburg Nationals as they fell 14-8. For the second straight night, a big inning doomed the Hillcats early and created an insurmountable lead. The Nationals scored 10 runs in the first frame,
FredNats Spoil Hillcats Home Opener
The Fredericksburg Nationals spoiled the Lynchburg Hillcats home opener 15-4 dropping the ‘Cats to 0-4 on the season. It was a comedy of errors that doomed the Hillcats from the early going as they racked up seven in the first home game of the season. Lynchburg started the scoring in
Hillcats Announce 2024 Opening Day Roster
The Lynchburg Hillcats in conjunction with the Cleveland Guardians have announced their Opening Day roster for the 2024 season. The roster features six players within the Guardians Top 30 list according to MLB Pipeline. In addition, three of which land in the top ten. The list of players in the
2024 Ronnie Roberts Classic Announced for March 28th and 29th
The Lynchburg Hillcats are proud to announce the return of the Ronnie Roberts Classic to Bank of the James Stadium. This year, the Ronnie Roberts Classic will take place over two days, Thursday, March 28th and Friday, March 29th, with eight local programs participating in the event. Each night will
Hillcats Announce 2024 Fan Fest
The Lynchburg Hillcats are excited to announce the free 2024 Fan Fest, scheduled to take place Wednesday, April 3rd from 5-7:30 p.m. This year, the full team will be in attendance at Fan Fest for an open practice as well as signing autographs for fans. This will be the first
Hillcats Announce Full 2024 Promotional Schedule
The Lynchburg Hillcats are excited to announce their full promotional schedule for the 2024 season. This season, the schedule boasts four specialty jerseys, six Limonadas themed nights, 11 fireworks shows, and 12 total giveaways. Returning this season are a few of our crowd favorites including Autism Awareness Night (May 18th),
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Hillcats Announce 2024 Coaching Staff
The Lynchburg Hillcats in conjunction with the Cleveland Guardians are pleased to announce their coaching staff for the 2024 season. For the second straight season, Jordan Smith will serve as the manager for the ballclub with Tony Arnold returning as pitching coach. Cole Nieto will step in as the hitting
Hillcats to Celebrate 30th Anniversary in 2024
The Lynchburg Hillcats are excited to announce their 30th anniversary in the Hill City. This season, the Hillcats will be celebrating 30 seasons with that moniker after switching over at the start of the 1995 season. Lynchburg has seen tremendous success since switching over to the Hillcats, winning five of
2024 Hillcats Single Game Tickets On Sale Now
The Lynchburg Hillcats are excited to announce that single-game tickets for the 2024 season are on-sale now. Hillcats tickets are the perfect stocking stuffer for the baseball fan, family member, and hard-to-shop-for friend in your life this holiday season. Treat these loved-ones to the thrill of a walk-off and the