Pigs Win Fifth Straight

The IronPigs blasted five home runs against the Clippers on the way to the 10-6 win. This is the third time that the Pigs have left the yard five times in a game, which ties a franchise record. The Pigs are now 20 games above .500. Jacob Waguespack (1-5) earned the first win of his AAA career with five solid innings. Waguespack allowed six-hits, while striking out four. The Clippers scored three runs against Waguespack in his five innings but only two were earned. Joey Meneses sits atop th... Full Story

Dixon Hits for a Cycle in 12-5 Win

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - In the final morning game of the season, the Louisville Bats (36-55) exploded offensively to take an early lead and dominate the Rochester Red Wings (44-47) in a 12-5 win at Frontier Field on Tuesday morning. Brandon Dixon hit for a cycle in the ninth inning, which is just the sixth cycle in franchise history. Louisville starter Robert Stephenson (9-6, 3.29) was stellar on the mound in his fourth consecutive win. He went seven innings, allowing two earned runs from six hits while walking two and striking out five on 100 pitches (66 strikes). With today's performance, Steph... Full Story

Long Island Nets Name Will Weaver Head Coach

LONG ISLAND - The Long Island Nets, the NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, have named Will Weaver as the team's head coach. Weaver becomes the second head coach in Long Island history after spending the last two seasons with the Brooklyn Nets as special assistant to head coach Kenny Atkinson. "We are thrilled to welcome Will as the new head coach of the Long Island Nets," General Manager Trajan Langdon said. "Will's experience working under Kenny Atkinson on Brooklyn's coaching staff has given him a strong foundation to lead Long Island, and we are confident that his vision and fo... Full Story

Rivera's Walk-Off Grand Slam Lifts Dash in Extras

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Thanks to a walk-off grand slam from Laz Rivera, Winston-Salem defeated the Buies Creek Astros 12-10 in 10 innings on Monday night at BB&T Ballpark. Going into the bottom of the 10th inning, the Dash (17-8, 58-37) were down 10-8. After JJ Muno was placed on second to begin the inning, Yeyson Yrizarri singled and Yermin Mercedes was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Then, with two outs, Rivera crushed a 1-0 pitch from right-hander Colin McKee (1-1) into the Foothills Brewpen for a grand slam to give the Dash the victory. Rivera's walk-off grand slam is the first for Win... 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. Martinez Clippers - Pacific Association (PA)
2. Hartford Athletic - United Soccer League (USL)
3. Buffalo Bisons - International League (IL)
4. Utica City FC - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
5. Quad City Storm - Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL)
6. Birmingham - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
7. Sudbury Five - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
8. USL New Mexico - United Soccer League (USL)
9. San Diego - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
10. Clark County - West Coast League (WCL)

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

• Hartford Athletic - United Soccer League (USL)
• Clark County - West Coast League (WCL)
• San Antonio - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
• St. Croix River Hounds - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
• Pueblo - Pioneer League (PL)
• Utica City FC - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
• USL New Mexico - United Soccer League (USL)
• Birmingham - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
• Sudbury Five - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
• San Diego - Alliance of American Football (AAF)

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
ApL, AzFL, AzL, CalL, CarL, EL, FSL, GCL, IL, ML, MWL, NWL, NYPL, PCL, PL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
Alaska, Cape Cod, Coastal Plain, FCBL, GWL, NECBL, Northwoods, PGCBL, Prospect, TCL, WCL
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, Can-Am, FL, PA, Pecos

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

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
AAL, AFL, CIF, IFL, NAL
Outdoor Football
AAF, CFL, XFL

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

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
MLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
NPF, WTT

SOCCER
Indoor Soccer
MASL
Outdoor Soccer
MLS, USL, USL D3
Women's Soccer
NWSL