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Walk Off Stings Bats In 5-4 Loss

Louisville lets three leads slip away in defeat at Iowa
September 12, 2024

In a back-and-forth game that featured several home runs on each side, the Louisville Bats ultimately couldn’t get the job done in extra innings, suffering a 5-4 loss in 11 innings to the Iowa Cubs on Thursday night at Principal Park. With the score tied at three in the top

Bats Stricken By Stripers In 3-1 Loss

Leibrandt throws fourth straight quality start in loss to Gwinnett
August 20, 2024

In a briskly-played pitcher’s duel, the Gwinnett Stripers got the decisive hit they needed to hand the Louisville Bats a 3-1 loss in the opener of a six-game series at Louisville Slugger Field on Tuesday night. Both starters were on top of their games from the outset. For the Bats,

Bats Can't Capitalize On Early Lead In 5-4 Loss To Omaha

P.J. Higgins records three hits and a home run
August 14, 2024

Despite claiming an early lead, the Bats ultimately fell to the Storm Chasers with a final score of 5-4 at Werner Park on Wednesday night. Rece Hinds went 2-for-4 with two RBI doubles and P.J. Higgins went 3-for-4 with two singles and a solo home run. Edwin Ríos also had

Bats Hang On For 5-4 Win Over Knights

Bats pitching strong after three-run first inning
August 8, 2024

The Louisville Bats started off strong with three runs in the bottom of the first inning, leading from start to finish in a 5-4 win over the Charlotte Knights on Thursday night at Louisville Slugger Field. The Bats started strong in the first inning with Reece Hinds’ and Tony Kemp’s

Bats Never Trail In 4-2 Win Over RailRiders

Brandon Leibrandt's strong start leads to victory
August 2, 2024

The Louisville Bats triumped by a score of 4-2 behind a dazzling start by lefty Brandon Leibrandt on Friday night at PNC Field, evening the series at two games apiece. Leibrandt (W, 2-2) completed 6.0 innings, allowing just one run and striking out four while earning the win. Christian Roa,

Louisville's Lead Slips Away In Loss At Toledo

3-1 lead in the ninth not enough as winless streak reaches six
July 27, 2024

The Louisville Bats continued to struggle against the Toledo Mud Hens, squandering a ninth inning lead in a 4-3 loss on Saturday night at Fifth Third Field. Louisville claimed an early lead in the top of the first, taking advantage of a one-out double by Ivan Johnson in his first

Louisville Falls 5-2 In Series Finale

Clippers take rubber match from Bats on Sunday
July 21, 2024

Spencer Stockton and Evan Kravetz shined in relief, but the offense was unable to take advantage as the Louisville Bats fell to the Columbus Clippers 5-2 on Sunday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Louisville got started early, scoring a run off Clippers starter Triston McKenzie in the first inning. Two

Brandon Leibrandt's Simple Mentality: "You Only Get One Career"

July 10, 2024

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 Tie Series With 5-3 Win Over Omaha

P.J. Higgins records four hits and two RBI
June 21, 2024

The Louisville Bats tied the series against the Storm Chasers with their 5-3 win on Friday night at Werner Park. P.J. Higgins led the way at the plate, notching the Bats’ third four-hit game this season and adding two RBI. Hernán Pérez remained on fire with two hits and an

Early Explosion Leads Louisville To 10-5 Triumph Over Iowa

Bats extend their home run streak to 22 consecutive games
May 30, 2024

The Louisville Bats took charge early and held strong in a 10-5 victory over the Iowa Cubs on Thursday evening at Slugger Field. Louisville extended its home run streak to 22 consecutive games with a three-run shot from Rece Hinds. On the rubber, Bats pitching dominated, keeping Iowa to just

Bats Mash Their Way To 9-3 Victory

Louisville earns series victory over Toledo
May 25, 2024

The Louisville Bats attacked early and often to power the home team to a 9-3 win over the Toledo Mud Hens, clinching a series victory in front of a lively crowd of 5,578 at Louisville Slugger Field on Saturday night. The win improves the Bats record a season-high eight games

Pigs push IL North lead to six games

June 23, 2018

Follow @IronPigsThe IronPigs plated three runs in the final three innings to take the middle game from the Buffalo Bisons 4-1 at Coca-Cola Field. With the victory the Pigs are now 12 games above .500 and have built a six-game lead over the Bisons in the IL North.

Pigs take opener in Charlotte

June 8, 2018

Follow @IronPigsAfter sweeping the first leg of the road trip, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs opened up their series in Charlotte with a 2-1 victory. After trailing 1-0, the Pigs rallied to defeat the Knights at BB&T Ballpark. 

Leibrandt breaks record as Pigs complete sweep

Lefty has tossed 29 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings
May 20, 2018

Follow @IronPigsThe IronPigs outlasted the Syracuse Chiefs on Sunday with a 5-2 win to sweep the series and maintain their lead in the International League North Division.

Pigs move atop IL North after 4-1 victory

May 8, 2018

Follow @IronPigsBrandon Leibrandt (2-0) continued his dazzling start to 2018, throwing five scoreless frames Tuesday while allowing only four hits, to guide Lehigh Valley to a 4-1 victory over the Pawtucket Red Sox at Coca Cola Park. The win places the IronPigs atop the International League North Division for the

Cozens Homers Twice, Kingery Sets Record In 5-1 Win

First Home Runs For Cozens Since July 22
August 24, 2017

Dylan Cozens drilled his 24th and 25th homers, and Scott Kingery extended his hitting streak to 22 games, breaking Domonic Brown's record of 21 consecutive games as the IronPigs (72-58) defeated the Syracuse Chiefs (50-81) by the score of 5-1 Thursday night at Coca-Cola Park before 9,243fans.

Bash Brothers Homer In Pigs 9-1 Victory

Leibrandt Deals His Fourth Consecutive Win
July 22, 2017

The Bash Brothers of Dylan Cozens and Rhys Hoskins each hit two-run home runs and J.P. Crawford went 4-for-5 finishing a home run away from the cycyle, as the IronPigs (61-37) defeated the Durham Bulls (59-38) by the score of 9-1 Saturday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Leibrandt Takes The Mound In Game Three

Southpaw Goes For Fourth Straight Victory
July 22, 2017

The IronPigs (61-38) and Durham Bulls (60-38) continue their four-game series with game three Saturday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.

Leibrandt, Cozens Lead Pigs To Series Split

Beato Ties Single-Season Saves Record In Win
July 16, 2017

Dylan Cozens launched his 22nd home run of the season, and Pedro Beato picked up his 26th save tying him with Scott Mathieson for most in a single-season. The Pigs (58-37) held on for a 4-3 victory over the Rochester Red Wings (51-41) by the score of 4-3 Sunday afternoon

Leibrandts Arm, Cozens Bat Lead Pigs To Win

Rodriguez Adds First Career Triple-A Home Run
July 7, 2017

Brandon Leibrandt pitched a gem and Dylan Cozens launched two home runs as the IronPigs (54-34) defeated the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (54-33) Friday night at PNC Field.

Leibrandt, Crawford, Kingery Lead Pigs To Win

Southpaw Notches First Triple-A Win
July 2, 2017

Scott Kingery launched a two-run home run, J.P. Crawford hit a solo shot and Brandon Leibrandt picked up his first Triple-A win as the IronPigs (52-31) defeated the Rochester Red Wings (43-37) Sunday night 3-0 at Coca-Cola Park before 10,100 fans. It was the ninth capacity sellout at Coca-Cola Park