Yard Goats Pound Patriots 9-2

Somerset, NJ - The Hartford Yard Goats scored four runs in each of the first two innings, and pounded the Somerset Patriots 9-2 on Friday night at TD Bank Ballpark in Somerset, New Jersey. Tyler Hill had a two-run double in the first inning, Daniel Montano smashed a three-run home run in the second inning, and Mitch Kilkenny retired the first 11 batters faced, while tossing five solid innings for his fourth win. Relievers Dugan Darnell, Fineas Del Bonta-Smith and Blair Calvo retired 11 of the fi... Full Story

Dixon Homers in Return, Missions Win Close One in Frisco

SAN ANTONIO - With a flurry of roster changes ahead of Saturday's game, the additions to the Missions roster came in handy. Brandon Dixon, appearing in his first game for the Missions since April 27th, hit a home run and drove in two runs. Ethan Skender, after rehabbing in ACL, drove in a run in his return to the Missions. Nolan Watson put together another solid outing as the Missions took the series lead with a 5-4 final score. Both clubs were held scoreless through the first three innings despite a scoring opportunity for Frisco in the bottom of the second inning. Frisco loaded the bases ... Full Story

Painter Sizzles Again; Claws Roll to 8-0 Win on Saturday

GREENSBORO, NC - Andrew Painter threw seven scoreless innings for the second consecutive Saturday, added nine strikeouts, and led the BlueClaws to an 8-0 win over Greensboro on Saturday night at First National Bank Field. Painter (3-0), who earned his third BlueClaws win, has allowed one earned run in his last 33.2 innings. He threw seven scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts in a win over Hudson Valley last Saturday. He was the Phillies first round pick in the 2021 draft and lowered his ERA since joining the BlueClaws in June to 0.98. The BlueClaws (40-67) have taken three of the first f... Full Story

NJ/NY Gotham FC Names Hue Menzies Interim Coach

HARRISON, N.J. - NJ/NY Gotham FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) today announced that Hue Menzies will serve as interim Head Coach for the remainder of the 2022 season. Menzies won the 2018 Concacaf Women's Coach of the Year award after helping the Jamaican Women's National Team qualify for the 2019 Women's World Cup, the country's first-ever Women's World Cup appearance. The holder of a U.S. Soccer A-License, Menzies currently serves as a member of the Concacaf Technical Study Group and the U.S. Club Soccer Board of Directors. "I want to thank Yael and ownership for giving ... Full Story

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See All Today's Images The following minor league and alternative professional sports teams on OurSports Central have been viewed the most over the last seven days:

1. Frederick Keys - Major League Baseball Draft League (MLBDL)
2. Southern Maryland Blue Crabs - Atlantic League (AtL)
3. Bowie Baysox - Eastern League (EL)
4. Toledo Mud Hens - International League (IL)
5. Jersey Shore BlueClaws - South Atlantic League (SAL)
6. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)
7. Akron RubberDucks - Eastern League (EL)
8. Fredericksburg Nationals - Carolina League (CarL)
9. Edmonton Elks - Canadian Football League (CFL)
10. Myrtle Beach Pelicans - Carolina League (CarL)

The most recent minor league and alternative professional sports teams added to OurSports Central:

• Los Angeles - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Austin - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Arlington - XFL (XFL)
• Tulsa - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• New England - Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA)
• Trenton - Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA)
• Hampton - Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA)
• Elmira - Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA)
• Charlotte - Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA)
• Syracuse - Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA)

OurSports Central provides coverage of select alternative and minor league professional sports leagues in addition to the top junior hockey leagues and college wood bat baseball leagues:

BASEBALL
Affiliated Minor League Baseball
AzCL, AzFL, CalL, CarL, EL, FSL, GCL, IL, ML, MLBDL, MWL, NWL, PCL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, Pecos, PL

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, CEBL, G League, NBL Canada
Women's Basketball
WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
CIF, IFL, NAL
Outdoor Football
CFL, USFL, XFL

HOCKEY
Junior Hockey
NAHL, OHL, QMJHL, USHL, WHL
Minor League Hockey
AHL, ECHL, FPHL, SPHL
Women's Hockey
PHF

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL, PBLA
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
WTT

SOCCER
Indoor Soccer
MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, USL, USL1
Women's Soccer
NWSL, USLSL