Whitlock Dazzles as Tampa Blanks Jupiter, 5-0

TAMPA, Fla. - Garrett Whitlock achieved a career-high with 11 strikeouts in seven scoreless innings and was supported by a pair of two-run home runs as the Tampa Tarpons shut out the Jupiter Hammerheads, 5-0, on Saturday afternoon at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Whitlock (W, 3-1) scattered three hits and one walk while throwing 57 of 87 pitches for strikes in his longest outing since joining Tampa. The 21-year-old, twice, threw seven scoreless innings while with Single-A Charleston earlier t... Full Story

Wild Things Add Infielder, Former 9th Round Pick Jordan Edgerton

WASHINGTON, Pa. - The Washington Wild Things have signed an infielder that is with the team in Schaumburg and will be active for tonight's game. The team announced it has added former Braves' farmhand and UNC Pembroke standout Jordan Edgerton. A ninth-round pick of the Braves in 2014, Edgerton most recently played for the Sioux City Explorers in the American Association, which was his third team this season in the league. Edgerton was a target of the Wild Things in 2017, prior to him signing with the Kansas City T-Bones last season. "We heavily pursued Jordan back in 2017 before he signe... Full Story

Nick Senzel to Have Season-Ending Surgery

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Cincinnati Reds announced that IF Nick Senzel will have season-ending surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right index finger, an injury he suffered in Friday night's game. In 44 apps for Class AAA Louisville this season, Senzel hit .310 (53-for-171) with 23 runs, 12 doubles, 2 triples, 6 home runs, 25 RBI and 8 stolen bases. His .310 batting average currently ranks 5th in the International League. Senzel left Friday night's Louisville Bats game against the Norfolk Tides in the middle of the first inning at Louisville Slugger Field, being lifted for pinch-hitter... Full Story

Toffey's Slam Sets Tone in 9-2 Win

STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Ports used their fourth grand slam of the season as a catalyst for a lopsided win Friday night at Banner Island Ballpark. Will Toffey's grand slam in the bottom of the first inning put Stockton ahead for good as the Boys of Banner Island rolled to a 9-2 win over the Modesto Nuts, their third consecutive win over Modesto dating back to Sunday. Kyle Lewis got Modesto off to a fast start in the first inning with a two-out solo homer, one of two solo blasts for the Nuts on the night. Stockton, however, would respond with a big bottom of the first. With one out, t... Full Story

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5. San Diego - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
6. Birmingham - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
7. USL New Mexico - United Soccer League (USL)
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• USL New Mexico - United Soccer League (USL)
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