Posts by Alana Dackiw
Clippers Fall Short in Series Finale Against Mud Hens
The Columbus Clippers, trailing by five runs early, mounted a comeback in the later innings. Travis Bazzana, batting second in the lineup, went 1-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored, contributing significantly to the rally. However, the Clippers left seven runners on base throughout the game, and their efforts fell short as they were unable to overcome the early deficit.
Read MoreMud Hens Secure Series Win, Inch Closer to Playoff Berth
The Mud Hens jumped to an early lead and held off a late Clippers rally to win the series. With the victory, Toledo strengthens its position atop the International League West, inching closer to a playoff berth.
Read MoreMud Hens Muscle Past Clippers with 7–2 Win on Tigers Night
The Toledo Mud Hens used clutch hitting and steady pitching to take down the Columbus Clippers, 7–2, Friday night at Fifth Third Field. Ryan Kreidler, Jace Jung, and Max Anderson powered the offense, while Troy Watson earned the win with five solid innings.
Read MoreFrom Surge to Heartbreak: Leprechauns’ Season Ends One Win Away from Postseason
The Royal Oak Leprechauns’ 2025 season was a mix of thrilling highs and gut-wrenching near misses. Under head coach Chris Faust, the team built momentum with late-season surges, explosive offensive nights, and standout performances from both veterans and newcomers. By early August, they were just a half-game out of a playoff spot, needing a strong finish to clinch their first postseason berth. But two costly home losses and a crushing pair of defeats on the road against Traverse City ended the dream, leaving them one win shy of hosting a playoff game. Despite the heartbreak, Royal Oak’s 35–37 finish showcased a team growing in confidence and firepower, setting the stage for a promising future.
Read MoreRoyal Oak’s Sudden Slugfest!
A rain-delayed blowout loss to Kenosha on August 2 looked like just another rough night for the Royal Oak Leprechauns—despite the fact it marked the first time in franchise history they’d hit more than one home run in a game. Thirty minutes later, everything changed. Royal Oak bounced back in Game 2 for a tight win, then exploded for a 12–7 victory the next day. Over the past two weeks, the Leprechauns have launched nearly half of their season’s home runs, fueled by offensive outbursts like a 20–10 thrashing of Battle Creek and a two-homer, grand slam night from Aidan Schuck in Kalamazoo. The sudden power surge has turned the Leprechauns from one of the league’s quietest offenses into one of its loudest.
Read MoreMLB Trade Deadline Deal Brings One of Minor League Baseball’s Top Prospects to Lansing
The Lansing Lugnuts welcomed a huge addition on July 31, acquiring teenage shortstop Leo De Vries from the Oakland Athletics in a trade that sent Mason Miller and J.P. Sears to the San Diego Padres just before the MLB trade deadline. De Vries, just 18 years old, is rated the No. 3 prospect in all…
Read MoreRain Delays and Big Hits Mark Wild 20-10 Royal Oak Leprechauns Victory Over Battle Creek Battle Jacks
On July 30, 2025, the Royal Oak Leprechauns and Battle Creek Battle Jacks battled through intermittent rain delays in a wild, high-scoring game at Royal Oak. Despite the weather interruptions that briefly halted play and tested the teams’ focus, both sides delivered plenty of offense in a 20-10 win for the Leprechauns. The game started…
Read MoreIlitch, Gill, and Leon Fuel Offensive Frenzy for Royal Oak!
The Royal Oak Leprechauns exploded for five runs in the first inning and never looked back en route to a commanding 14–6 win over the visiting Battle Creek Battle Jacks. The Leprechauns tallied 16 hits, including multi-hit performances from Preston Leon (3-for-5, 2B, 3 R, 2 RBI) and Jovan Gill (4-for-4, BB, 3 R, RBI).…
Read MoreLee and Cruz Homered, But Indians Prevail
Toledo struck first in a big way — 2-for-2 on solo homers from Hao‑Yu Lee and Trei Cruz — but the Indians answered with an emotional comeback in their 6–5 comeback win to close the series. A wild four-run eighth inning and a clutch RBI double by Alika Williams in the seventh proved the difference, capping a dominant road trip for Indy and a tough loss for a Toledo team still searching for consistency.
Read MoreRoyal Oak Leprechauns Overwhelm Battle Jacks Behind Explosive Offense
The Royal Oak Leprechauns exploded for 13 runs on 13 hits in a dominant 13–5 win over the Battle Creek Battle Jacks Monday night at Memorial Park. Fueled by multi-run innings in the middle and late frames, Royal Oak used a mix of speed, power, and opportunistic baserunning to bury their division rivals. After falling…
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