Evan Fitterer Earns Southern League Pitcher of the Month
Pensacola’s Evan Fitterer has been named Southern League Pitcher of the Month for April following a dominant stretch on the mound. With a 0.87 ERA and 20 strikeouts, Fitterer has quickly become one of the league’s top performers.
texas Stars Sweep grand rapid Griffins
The Texas Stars completed a dramatic 5–4 double-overtime comeback to sweep the Grand Rapids Griffins in the Central Division Semifinals. After trailing 4–1, the Stars rallied with three unanswered goals to force overtime and secured the win, advancing to the Central Division Finals.
Komets Fall, Next Stop: Kansas City
The Toledo Walleye punched their ticket to the Western Conference Finals with a decisive 5–3 win over the Fort Wayne Komets, claiming the Central Division in six games. Powered by multi-goal nights from Dylan Moulton and Tyler Spezia, and a four-assist performance from Trenton Bliss, Toledo now shifts its focus to a high-stakes showdown with the Kansas City Mavericks.
Toledo now leads series 3-2
After grinding through a double-overtime win just one night earlier, the Walleye came into Game 5 with heavy legs but a clear mission. A late-game push and a clutch finish put them back in control of the series with a 2–1 win on the road. Now up 3–2, the Walleye return home just one win away from advancing and the momentum is all theirs.
Walleye Even Series in Double Overtime
The Walleye and Komets went the distance in a game packed with late-game drama, momentum swings, and a finish that had The Coliseum on its feet. With the series now tied, all eyes turn to Toledo, where the Walleye are ready to carry their momentum into Game 5 tomorrow in Fort Wayne.
Michigan Panthers Defeat D.C. Defenders 38-14
Ford Field was buzzing as the Panthers dropped 38 on the Defenders, controlling all four quarters in a high-energy, bounce-back performance. Bryce Perkins and the offense stayed cooking, while the defense kept D.C. quiet in a dominant 38-14 win.
Komets Fire Back in Game 2
All gas, no brakes — the Komets came out firing in Game 2 and never looked back, leveling the series with a 6-1 statement win on the road. Ethan Keppen led the charge with a pair of goals and an assist, while Alex Swetlikoff and Zach Jordan each notched three-point nights.
Komets Push, Walleye Prevail: Toledo Takes Game 1
In a back-and-forth battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Toledo Walleye pulled off a 5-4 win over the Fort Wayne Komets in Game 1 of the Central Division Finals. With momentum swinging all night and the lead changing hands multiple times, it was a true playoff showdown that came down to the final minutes.
A Painful Ending, but a Promising Future for the Pistons
Jalen Brunson’s buzzer-beater may have ended the Pistons’ season, but it signaled the return of something more important in Detroit — belief. For the first time in over a decade, the Pistons walked off the court in a playoff series not as a fluke, but as a legitimate threat. This loss wasn’t the end — it was the beginning of something real.
Chase Petty Debuts for Reds in Twin Bill
Called up as the 27th man for a weather-delayed doubleheader, top Reds prospect Chase Petty will make his long-awaited MLB debut Wednesday night against the Cardinals. The 22-year-old righty showed flashes of why he’s one of the most talked-about arms in Cincinnati’s system, holding his own across five innings in front of a home crowd eager to glimpse the future.