Select Bats Ticket Plans To Feature Banana Ball Pre-Sale
The Louisville Bats are excited to unveil full information for many 2025 ticket plans for the upcoming season at Louisville Slugger Field. All new and returning Bats season ticket members with a plan of at least 10 games will be given access to a priority pre-sale for the return of
2025 Bats Game Times Released, Baseball Returns To Thunder
Today, the Louisville Bats have unveiled game times for the 2025 season, the 25th season of Bats Baseball at Louisville Slugger Field, with the home opener scheduled for Friday, March 28 at 7:05 p.m. In addition, the team is pleased to announce that Bats baseball will return to Thunder Over
Banana Ball Returns to Louisville Slugger Field June 26-28
Fans First Entertainment, the group known for bringing the Savannah Bananas around the world, tonight announced that their 2025 Banana Ball World Tour will return to Louisville June 26-28 at Louisville Slugger Field. After the Bananas battled the Party Animals for three sold out nights in Louisville in 2024, the
Louisville Bats Release Full 2025 ScheduleÂ
The Louisville Bats are proud to announce the schedule for the 2025 International League season. The 25th season of Minor League Baseball at Louisville Slugger Field will begin with Opening Night at Louisville Slugger Field on Friday, March 28 against the Memphis Redbirds. “It’s hard to believe the 2024 season
PK at 2K: Players Praise Bats Manager Pat Kelly
In one word, Louisville Bats Manager Pat Kelly describes himself as “Intense.” That intensity has fueled Kelly in a professional baseball career that has spanned over 50 years, including nearly four decades on the coaching end with Kelly climbing the ranks as one of the top managers in Minor League
Hurtubise Hustles From West Point To Big Leagues Through Louisville
For any player that grows up playing baseball, everything needs to go right to get a college scholarship. Then, for those fortunate enough to earn a college scholarship, they similarly need the right combination of hard work, luck, and talent to earn a shot at professional baseball. Lastly, once a
Edwin Rios Named Bats 2024 Mary E. Barney Team MVP
As the 2024 season nears an end, one of the Louisville Bats’ top players will be recognized for an incredible season. Today the Bats announced that infielder Edwin Rios has been named the winner of the team’s Mary E. Barney MVP Award for the 2024 season. Rios, 30, will be
David Buchanan Named Final International League Pitcher of the Week
Following one of the best outings of his professional career in the season finale, Louisville Bats pitcher David Buchanan has been named the International League Player of the Week for the period from September 16-22, the final week of the regular season. The weekly honor is the second for a
Trick-or-Treat at the Ballpark Returns October 25
Ahead of Halloween, the Louisville Bats will be hosting families for a special and spooky night of fun at Louisville Slugger Field for the fourth annual Trick-or-Treat at the Ballpark on Friday, October 25 at 5 p.m. The celebrations include trick-or-treating on the concourse, a Halloween costume contest with prizes
Rece Hinds Ready For More After Historic Debut
Every player dreams of the kind of week Rece Hinds experienced in his debut stint with the Cincinnati Reds last month. In his first six Major League games beginning on July 8th, the day he was called up, Hinds hit .500 with three doubles, five home runs, 11 RBIs, and
Double Play Prowess Proves Pivotal For Bats
Double plays are often called a pitcher’s best friend. For the Louisville Bats in 2024, double plays have been a key to the team’s success. As of the end of July, the Bats lead the International League and are tied for first in all of Minor League Baseball in double
Brilliant Buchanan Leads Bats To Season-Ending 6-0 Win
The Louisville Bats took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, getting a dominant performance on the mound from David Buchanan in long relief to defeat the Omaha Storm Chasers 6-0 in the season finale on Sunday afternoon at Louisville Slugger Field. In the longest outing by a Bats reliever this
Bats Fall In Saturday Slugfest 10-7
In the penultimate game of the 2024 season, the Louisville Bats struggled to contain the Omaha Storm Chasers attack and couldn’t complete a late comeback, ultimately suffering a 10-7 loss on Saturday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Two hitters into the game, the Storm Chasers took the lead on Drew
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
All-Around Attack Powers Bats To 12-4 Win
The Louisville Bats produced one of their biggest nights at the plate all season with an exceptional offensive ambush, crushing the Omaha Storm Chasers by a score of 12-4 on Thursday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Although the Storm Chasers opened the scoring on a Drew Waters, the Bats were
Bats Out-Blasted By Storm Chasers In 15-5 Loss
The Omaha Storm Chasers came out attacking early and often, handing the Louisville Bats a 15-5 loss in the second game of their season-ending six-game series on Wednesday afternoon at Louisville Slugger Field. Making his fourth start for Louisville, Jose Acuna made quick work of the Storm Chasers in the
Louisville Bats Homestand Highlights: September 17-22
As the 2024 season draws to a close, the Louisville Bats will conclude it this week at Louisville Slugger Field for the final homestand of the 2024 season. The week will be a celebration of Bats baseball and the great fans that have supported the team all season. The week
Bats Spread Joy, Smiles In Visit To Norton Children's Hospital
Recently, the Bats paid a special visit to Norton Children’s Hospital. Catcher Michael Trautwein joined pitchers Stevie Branche, Spencer Stockton, and Evan Kravetz for the trip. During their visit, the players spent time on each floor, talking with and getting to know the patients and their families. For all four
Brandon Leibrandt's Simple Mentality: "You Only Get One Career"
The road to the Major Leagues is often not a straight one. Full of twists and turns, the journey rarely ever goes the way one might think, and few understand that better than Louisville Bats starter Brandon Leibrandt. The lefty found himself on Major League radars at Marist School in
Bats Stifled By Storm Chasers In Opener 7-1
Despite a solid start from Connor Phillips, the Louisville Bats dropped the opener of their six-game series to the Omaha Storm Chasers 7-1 on Tuesday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Omaha quickly opened the scoring off Phillips in the top of the first. Drew Waters reached with a one-out single,
Bats Clobber Cubs In Crazy Slugfest 17-10
In their final road game of the 2024 season, the Louisville Bats brought the thunder at the plate, earning a wild 17-10 win over the Iowa Cubs in the finale of a six-game series at Principal Park on Sunday afternoon. Seven of the nine Louisville starters recorded a multi-hit game