Torkelson Homers in Third Straight Game in Win

Toledo, Ohio - The Mud Hens beat the Louisville Bats by a score of 9-4, ending the first series of Triple-A Baseball's 'Final Stretch' Postseason. Top Prospects Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene continued to shine in Hens uniforms, each extending their hitting streaks to four games. Greene would double to start the game while Torkelson would double and homer in the contest. Teammates Aderlin Rodriguez and Brady Policelli would join Torkelson in the home run department, helping the team slug the... Full Story

Saints Walk Their Way to 11-1 Victory in Home Finale

ST. PAUL, MN - A combination of patience and erratic pitching from the Iowa Cubs resulted in 13 walked for St. Paul Saints hitters. Add in some timely hitting and another stellar pitching performance and the Saints ended their 2021 home schedule with an 11-1 victory in front of 4,055. The win gave the Saints a 37-28 record at home in their first season as a Triple-A affiliate and they are now 4-1 in the Final Stretch, a 10-game playoff for all of Triple-A. For the second consecutive game the Saints used the wildness of I-Cubs pitchers to score early runs. David Mekkes had retired the first ... Full Story

Bulls Complete Sweep of Stripers with 4-3 Win

DURHAM, NC - The Bulls took a no-hit bid into the sixth inning, while catcher Rene Pinto clubbed two hits as Durham finished off their 2021 home slate in style with a five-game sweep of Gwinnett to improve to 5-0 in the Triple-A Final Stretch with a 4-3 victory in Sunday afternoon's 2021 home finale at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The win ups the Bulls' record to 5-0 in the Triple-A Final Stretch postseason with five games remaining on the road in Norfolk. The Triple-A Final Stretch features all 30 Triple-A clubs playing a pair of five-game series. The club with the best winning percentage o... Full Story

Rush Add Alec Butcher

(RAPID CITY, SD) - The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Arizona Coyotes, announced today via a Black Hills Chiropractic Roster Adjustment that forward Alec Butcher has been signed for the 2021-22 season. "I'm extremely excited to sign with the Rush," said Butcher. "I'm looking forward to exploring South Dakota and Rapid City. The Black Hills are beautiful and I can't wait to experience the area." Butcher heads to Rapid City for his third professional season. He appeared with the Wheeling Nailers for two seasons, both in 2018-19 and 2019-20 and has a combined 27 goals an... Full Story

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• Saints Walk Their Way to 11-1 Victory in Home Finale - St. Paul Saints (AAA East)
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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. Altoona Curve - Double-A Northeast League (AA Northeast)
4. Washington Cavalry - North American Rugby League (NARL)
5. Fredericksburg Nationals - Low-A East League (Low-A East)
6. Columbia Fireflies - Low-A East League (Low-A East)
7. Kansas City Monarchs - American Association (AA)
8. Toledo Mud Hens - Triple-A East League (AAA East)
9. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
10. Harrisburg Senators - Double-A Northeast League (AA Northeast)

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:

BASEBALL
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AA Central, AA Northeast, AA South, AAA East, AAA West, AzFL, AzL, GCL, High-A Central, High-A East, High-A West, Low-A East, Low-A Southeast, Low-A West, ML, MLBDL
College Wood Bat Baseball
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Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, Mavericks, 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
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
WTT

SOCCER
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MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, MLSDL, USL, USL1
Women's Soccer
NWSL, USLSL