Emeralds Offense Explodes for Fifteen Runs to Power Game One Win

SPOKANE, WA - There was no doubt from the get-go in Game One of the High-A West Championship Series as the Eugene Emeralds (1-0) earned a dominant 15-7 win over the Spokane Indians (0-1) on Tuesday night at Avista Stadium. THE DETAILS: Winning Pitcher: John Russell (1-0, 0.00 ERA): 2.0 IP | 1 H | 0 R | 0 BB | 1 K Losing Pitcher: Helcris Olivarez (0-1, 216.0 ERA): 0.1 IP | 6 H | 8 R | 8 ER | 2 BB | 0 K Save: N/A HR(s): Eugene: Roby (1), Genovés 2 (1, 2), Labour (1), Munguia (1... Full Story

RiverDogs Win Thrilling Game to Open Low-A East Championship Series

Kinston, NC - The Charleston RiverDogs took game one of the Low-A East Championship Series by a 4-2 score on Tuesday night at Grainger Stadium. Seven-hitter Johan Lopez drove in two runs, including the winning run in the fifth inning. The RiverDogs have a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series. The RiverDogs (1-0) scored the game's first run in the top of the second inning. Jonathan Embry beat the shift with an infield single to the left side to spark the attack. Lopez and Alexander Ovalles each walked to load the bases, setting the stage for Michael Berglund. The catcher hit a groundball to t... Full Story

Boomers Homer to Game One Victory

SCHAUMBURG, IL - The 2021 Central Division Champion Schaumburg Boomers hit three homers and rode 7.2 blank innings from Kyle Arjona to secure a 4-0 win over the Washington Wild Things in the opener the Frontier League Championship Series and grab a 1-0 series lead. Arjona allowed just two runners to reach second base in the entire contest, striking out eight while allowing five hits. Washington also ran into three outs on the bases including a pair of runners caught stealing by Nick Oddo and an outfield assist from Clint Hardy. The Boomers created plenty of chances early against the Fron... Full Story

Battenfield Dominates, Ducks Win Game 1 in Bowie, 5-1

Akron right-hander Peyton Battenfield pitched seven innings for the first time as a pro, striking out 10 batters to match a career high, while Bryan Lavastida and Jonathan Engelmann homered, and the RubberDucks held the Bowie Baysox to one hit in a 5-1 win to open the Double-A Northeast Championship Series at Prince George's Stadium Tuesday night. Turning Point With Akron trailing, 1-0, through three innings, third baseman José Fermín led off the fourth inning with a single to right field off Bowie right-hander Gray Fenter. Lavastida then hit a two-run home run to center field ... 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. Bowie Baysox - Double-A Northeast League (AA Northeast)
2. Southern Maryland Blue Crabs - Atlantic League (AtL)
3. Washington Cavalry - North American Rugby League (NARL)
4. Kansas City Monarchs - American Association (AA)
5. Columbia Fireflies - Low-A East League (Low-A East)
6. Toledo Mud Hens - Triple-A East League (AAA East)
7. Harrisburg Senators - Double-A Northeast League (AA Northeast)
8. Jersey Shore BlueClaws - High-A East League (High-A East)
9. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
10. Arkansas Travelers - Double-A Central League (AA Central)

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

• Rapid City Marshals - Champions Indoor Football (CIF)
• Hagerstown - Atlantic League (AtL)
• Rochester New York FC - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Colorado Springs Snowsox - Pecos League (Pecos)
• Scarborough Shooting Stars - Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)
• Flathead County - Pioneer League (PL)
• Denver - Champions Indoor Football (CIF)
• Topeka Tropics - Champions Indoor Football (CIF)
• Staten Island - Atlantic League (AtL)
• Chihuahua Savage - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)

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:

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HOCKEY
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LACROSSE
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