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Chiefs Beat Bandits 6-2 Saturday
Davenport, IA - The Peoria Chiefs scored all their runs in the fourth inning to open a three-game series with a 6-2 victory of the Quad Cities River Bandits. The first-placed Chiefs improved to 71-52 with the win in a first round playoff preview.
Montero Ties MWL Record, Chiefs Win Sunday
Clinton, IA - Elehuris Montero tied a franchise and Midwest League record with four doubles on Sunday as the Peoria Chiefs beat the Clinton LumberKings 12-3. The win moves the Chiefs to 22-12 in the second half and 61-43 overall, the best record in the Western Division.
Chiefs Lose Series Finale Monday
Appleton , WI - The Peoria Chiefs gave up runs in six straight innings and lost to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 19-5 Monday afternoon. The Chiefs are now 10-7 in the second half and 49-38 overall heading into the first scheduled off day of the second half.
Chiefs Knocked Around Saturday in Wisconsin
Appleton, WI - The Peoria Chiefs gave up four runs in the second inning and never caught up in a 7-5 loss to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Saturday night. The loss drops the Chiefs to 9-6 in the second half and 48-37 on the season with two games left in the
Chiefs Pound Bees Wednesday
Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs crushed the Burlington Bees 13-4 in the third game of the series on Wednesday night in front of 6692, the largest crowd of the season. The Chiefs snapped a three-game losing streak to improve to 8-5 in the second half and 47-46 overall with
Chiefs Beat Snappers Again
Beloit, WI - The Peoria Chiefs scored four times in the second inning and collected six doubles in a 4-1 win over the Beloit Snappers on Friday night. The win moves the Chiefs to a season-best 13 games over .500 at 46-33 on the season and they are 7-2 in
Chiefs Win 1-0 Monday
Peoria, IL- The Peoria Chiefs edged the Quad Cities River Bandits 1-0 for the series split on Monday afternoon. The Chiefs improved to 36-28 overall and are two games ahead of the River Bandits in the Western Division Wild Card race with six games remaining in the half.
Balestrieri No-Hits Kane County, 8-0
Geneva, IL- Paul Balestrieri shut down the Kane County Cougars on his way to a no-hitter in the 8-0 win for the Peoria Chiefs on Thursday night in the series finale. The first-place Chiefs improved to 34-26 overall as they clinched the series against the Cougars.
Chiefs Split Doubleheader Saturday
Davenport, IA - The Peoria Chiefs dropped game one of the doubleheader on Saturday 12-0 to the Quad Cities River Bandits. In game two, the Chiefs plated five runs all in the eighth inning to top the River Bandits in extra innings 5-1 for a doubleheader split. The Chiefs are
Chiefs Shutout Monday in Beloit
Beloit, WI - The Peoria Chiefs were shutout for the first time this season in a 2-0 loss to the Beloit Snappers Monday night. The opener of a nine-game, eight-day road trip drops the Chiefs to 22-19 on the season.
Chiefs Fall 8-4 Saturday
Peoria, IL - The Kane County Cougars overpowered the Peoria Chiefs 8-4 in the second game of a three-game series Saturday night. The Chiefs are now 21-18 overall with the rubber game set for Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.
Chiefs Beat Cougars 4-2
Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs scored three runs in the bottom of the second and held on to beat the Kane County Cougars 4-2 in the series opener on Friday night. The Chiefs improve to 21-17 on the season with game two of the series set for Saturday at
Chiefs Fall Saturday
Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs late rally came up short in a 9-7 loss to South Bend on Saturday night in front of the largest crowd of the season. The Chiefs drop to 13-13 overall with the series and homestand finale set for Sunday.
Chiefs Cruise to 12-3 Win Friday
Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs scored early and often in a 12-3 rout of South Bend on Friday night in the series opener between the teams at Dozer Park. The win moves the Chiefs back over .500 at 13-12 with two games left on the series.
Chiefs Fall to Whitecaps Wednesday
Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs fell behind early and lost to the West Michigan Whitecaps 5-3 on Wednesday afternoon. The loss ends a seven-game home win streak for the Chiefs and drops them to 11-12 with one game left in the series.
Chiefs Blast Snappers Thursday
Beloit, WI - The Peoria Chiefs offense broke out with a season-high 12 runs on three homers and four doubles in a 12-2 win over the Beloit Snappers Thursday night. The win ends a three-game losing streak and moves the Chiefs to 9-9 on the season as they head north
Chiefs Get Two Sunday Walk Offs
Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs collected two walk-offs in 4-3 and 2-1 wins to sweep the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Sunday. The wins boost the Chiefs to 4-5 on the season with an off day tomorrow and next series taking place on the road at Quad Cities starting Tuesday
Chiefs Fall 9-3 in Home Opener
Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs could not overcome a seven-run top of the first inning by the Burlington Bees in a 9-3 loss in the home opener at Dozer Park. The Chiefs (1-1) drop their first game of the season while the Bees pick up their first victory heading
Chiefs Win Opener 4-2
Burlington, IA - The Peoria Chiefs had five pitchers combine on a one-hitter for an Opening Night 4-2 victory over the Burlington Bees on Thursday. The win marks the second year in a row the Chiefs have started the season with a win in Burlington and the teams are scheduled
Peoria Chiefs 2018 Roster Announced
PEORIA, IL - The St. Louis Cardinals and Peoria Chiefs have announced the preliminary roster for the Chiefs 36th season of professional baseball in the Midwest League. The roster includes eight 2017 draftees, two former first round picks, four of the top 30 players in the Cardinals organization ranked by
Chiefs Fall 8-4 Tuesday
Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs had a rough start to their penultimate road trip of the season, allowing six runs in the bottom of the first inning in an 8-4 loss to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. The loss drops the Chiefs to 30-28 in the second half but since
Chiefs Fall Sunday
Peoria, IL- Stephen Piscotty doubled and stole a base in his final rehab start for the Peoria Chiefs, but Peoria lost to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 3-1 on Sunday night. The Chiefs fall to 20-16 in the second half and 50-55 overall with the third game of the four-game series set
Chiefs Fall in 11 Saturday
Bowling Green, KY - The Peoria Chiefs and Bowling Green Bootleggers each blew two leads as the hosts collected a walk-off double in the 11th inning to win 8-7. The loss drops the Chiefs to 16-12 in the second half and 46-52 overall with each of the last two losses coming in
Chiefs Fall in 13 Thursday
The Peoria Chiefs lost leads of 4-0 and 5-4 before being walked off on two straight dropped fly balls in the bottom of the 13th Thursday night in a 6-5 loss to the Dayton Dragons. The loss drops the Chiefs to 15-12 in the second half and 45-51 overall as they