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VanMeter Plays Hero as Sounds Swamp Tides with Three-Run Ninth

Sounds second baseman hits go-ahead two-run blast, Nashville takes thrilling 5-4 win at Norfolk
July 29, 2023

NORFOLK, Va. – Down to their final three outs, the Nashville Sounds (54-45, 14-11) put together a ninth inning comeback for the ages, capped off by Josh VanMeter’s go-ahead two-run blast to give the Sounds a 5-4 win over the Norfolk Tides (62-37, 14-11) on Saturday night at Harbor Park.

Sounds Overcome Early Deficit in Win Over Tides

Early 5-0 hole not too large in 10-8 victory over Norfolk
July 25, 2023

NORFOLK, Va. – The Nashville Sounds (52-43, 12-9) were not deterred by an early 5-0 deficit, roaring back to topple the Norfolk Tides (60-35, 12-9) 10-8 on Tuesday night at Harbor Park. The five-run comeback matches a season high previously set on April 11 vs. Norfolk. To have a comeback,

Sounds Cap First Half With Win Over Tides

Josh VanMeter reaches four times, Nashville secures series split with 3-2 victory
June 25, 2023

NASHVILLE – The Nashville Sounds (40-34) held off multiple late Norfolk rallies to secure a 3-2 triumph over the Tides (48-26) on a scorching Sunday afternoon at First Horizon Park. The win finished off a 12-game homestand in which Nashville went 9-3, including a series split against Norfolk, and locked

Sounds Thump Tides With 10 Run Bombardment

Josh VanMeter homers twice, Alex Jackson adds three RBI in 10-3 win
June 23, 2023

NASHVILLE – A pair of homers from recent re-addition Josh VanMeter supported a terrific outing from Janson Junk as the Nashville Sounds (39-33) toppled the Norfolk Tides (47-25) 10-3 in front of a sellout crowd at First Horizon Park on Friday night. The Sounds clouted four home runs in the

Aces overcome six-run deficit, slug five homers in 21-16 win  

Josh VanMeter hits two homers, five RBIs and walks twice
June 15, 2021

SUMMERLIN, Nev. – The Reno Aces exploded for the most runs in a game this season, topping the Las Vegas Aviators 21-16 after falling behind 12- 6 after the third inning. Josh VanMeter led the way for Reno, going three for three with two homers, five RBIs, three runs and

MiLB announces April Uncle Ray's Players of the Month

May 7, 2019

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Minor League Baseball today announced the Uncle Ray's Player of the Month Award winners for each of the 10 leagues for the month of April. In recognition of the honor, each winner will receive an award from Minor League Baseball and Uncle Ray's, the "Official Potato

VanMeter remains red-hot for Bats

Reds prospect ties team record for multi-homer games in a year
May 3, 2019

In 2016, Josh VanMeter clubbed 14 homers, which stood as his career high entering this season. One month into the campaign, the Reds prospect is on the brink of breaking that personal best. VanMeter clubbed his 12th and 13th homers of the season, reaching base four times and driving in three

VanMeter's trifecta extends IL homer lead

Top Reds prospect Senzel also sends first out of yard for Bats
April 29, 2019

It seems like Josh VanMeter can't stop hitting home runs.The Cincinnati infield prospect belted a grand slam, a three-run shot and a solo blast in Triple-A Louisville's 15-4 rout of Toledo on Monday. The prodigious night -- the first of VanMeter's career -- upped his International League-leading total to 11

Prospect Roundup: Games of April 26

Bats' VanMeter collects five hits; Riley goes deep for Stripers
April 26, 2019

Reds 2B Josh VanMeter, Triple-A Louisville: 5-for-6, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R -- It was a career night for VanMeter and the highest-scoring contest in Louisville Slugger Field history. The 24-year-old infielder went off for a personal-best five hits and homered twice in a game for the second time

Toolshed: Players of the 2017 postseason

Bulls' Bauers, Redbirds' O'Neill highlight clutch playoff performers
September 22, 2017

It certainly proved to be an interesting set of Minor League playoffs over the past couple weeks. Hurricane Irma grabbed the biggest headlines by causing the cancellation of the Southern, Carolina and Florida State League Finals, forcing all three circuits to crown co-champions. But that aside, 17 Minor League clubs

Pensacola One Win Away from Championship

Lopez allows one run and three hits in eight innings.
September 7, 2017

PENSACOLA, Fla., - Pensacola starting pitcher José López delivered the second straight eight inning outing for the Blue Wahoos in the Southern League South Division Championship Series.

Blue Wahoos Shutout Jumbo Shrimp in Game One

Deck McGuire throws eight scoreless innings with 13 strikeouts.
September 6, 2017

PENSACOLA, Fla., - Game one of the South Division Series featured two of the best pitchers in the Southern League and they did not disappoint. The Pensacola Blue Wahoos took a 1-0 lead in the final series of the season with 2-0 win over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.

VanMeter Smacks Game-Winning Single

Pensacola overcomes Jackson, 3-1.
August 21, 2017

PENSACOLA, Fla., - Pensacola Blue Wahoos left fielder Josh VanMeter seems automatic with runners in scoring position.

Pensacola Loses Fourth Straight Game

Smokies overcome five-run deficit to top Wahoos.
August 6, 2017

KODAK, Tenn., - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos jumped out to a 5-0 lead, thanks largely to second baseman Josh VanMeter, who has delivered clutch hits all season long and now leads the team with 44 RBIs.

Blue Wahoos Rally For, 4-1, Win

Pensacola and Biloxi series tied, 1-1.
July 27, 2017

PENSACOLA, Fla., - Pensacola Blue Wahoos Josh VanMeter wasn't expected to play every day in the Southern League when he turned out to be "the player to be named later" in a trade between the Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres at the end of 2016.

Long and VanMeter Homers Lead Blue Wahoos

Pensacola wins, 5-2, to clinch series over Mississippi.
July 17, 2017

PENSACOLA, Fla., - Pensacola Blue Wahoos Josh VanMeter and Shed Long both belted pitches from Atlanta Braves top pitching prospect, Kolby Allard, out of Blue Wahoos Stadium to left field.

Blue Wahoos Burn Biscuits

Pensacola sweeps Friday's doubleheader.
June 30, 2017

The first half champions Pensacola Blue Wahoos scored more than two runs just once in its first six games and were shutout twice after the All-Star break. But the team broke out with 14 runs against the Montgomery Biscuits Friday at Blue Wahoos Stadium to win its fourth straight game.

Pensacola Snaps Losing Streak to Chattanooga

Blue Wahoos beat Lookouts, 6-1, thanks to Austin Ross.
June 26, 2017

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., - In his first game back with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, right-hander Austin Ross picked up right where he left off.

Pensacola Captures Sixth Straight Series

Blue Wahoos overcome BayBears, 3-2.
June 8, 2017

MOBILE, Ala., - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos won its sixth straight series thanks to clutch two-out singles by third baseman Josh VanMeter and center fielder Gabriel Guerrero in the third inning to overcome the Mobile BayBears Thursday at Hank Aaron Stadium.

Six Blue Wahoos Named To 2017 All-Star Team

Gabriel Guerrero, Jimmy Herget, Ariel Hernandez, Deck McGuire, Tyler Mahle, Josh VanMeter to represent Pensacola at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
June 7, 2017

PENSACOLA, Fla. - The Southern League announced the 2017 South Division All-Star team roster on Wednesday. The Blue Wahoos, who currently lead the Southern League South Division, had six players, Gabriel Guerrero, Jimmy Herget, Ariel Hernández, Deck McGuire, Tyler Mahle and Josh VanMeter, named to the team. 

Blue Wahoos even series; Shutout M-Braves 2-0

VanMeter's First Homerun Propels Fish to 6th Shutout Win of 2017
May 25, 2017

PEARL, Miss., - In a game that featured arguably the Southern League's two best pitchers, one swing of the bat by Josh VanMeter proved to be the difference.

Pensacola Crushes Five Home Runs

Blue Wahoos win series, 3-2, over BayBears.
May 22, 2017

PENSACOLA, Fla., - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos lineup erupted Monday with five home runs by five different hitters to tie the franchise record.

Wahoos Fry Shrimp for Fifth Straight Win

VanMeter redeems himself with bases clearing single.
April 20, 2017

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Wahoos Devour Shrimp with Late Inning Win

Pensacola posts season highs in runs and hits.
April 19, 2017

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Castillo Pitches Another Gem

Blue Wahoos win third straight game.
April 13, 2017

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