Win Streak Hits 10

CORPUS CHRISTI - The Hooks picked up their 10th consecutive win Saturday night, edging Frisco, 4-3, before a sellout crowd of 7,137 fans at Whataburger Field. Corpus Christi (5-0, 48-26) has won 12 of the last 13, and stands 21-5 since May 26. A triumph tomorrow night would match the club record for longest win streak, set during the 2016 season. Akeem Bostick ran with an early advantage, spreading four hits and three walks over 4 1/3 frames. The Hooks scored in each of the first three ... Full Story

Smith Blasts Late Winner

Will Smith homered in his fourth straight game Saturday night, but none of the previous three was as big has his blast against Northwest Arkansas. Smith's three-run homer erased a two-run lead for the Naturals and propelled the Drillers to a dramatic 4-3 win at ONEOK Field. The Drillers entered the bottom of the eighth down 3-1, and Mike Ahmed and Tyler Goeddel reached to put runners on first and second. With two outs, Smith crushed a towering fly-ball that found its way into the Busch Terrace for the game-winner. Not only was it Smith's fourth-straight game with a homer, it was his 11t... Full Story

Jones Leads Claws to 16th Shutout and 2-0 Saturday Win

COLUMBIA, SC - Damon Jones threw six scoreless innings and Zach Warren got the last six outs as the BlueClaws completed their 16th shutout of the year in a 2-0 win over Columbia on Saturday night at Spirit Communications Park. Jones (7-2) gave up five hits with three strikeouts over six innings. Andrew Brown came on for a 1-2-3 seventh and Warren struck out Hansel Moreno as the tying run to end the game and earn his second save. The BlueClaws have thrown 16 shutouts this year, six off their franchise record set last year and lead the minors with a team ERA of 2.59. The BlueClaws (2-1/43-... Full Story

North Carolina Courage Return to Winning Ways with 4-1 Win over Seattle Reign FC

CARY, N.C. - The North Carolina Courage (10W-1L-3D, 1st place) made a statement in Seattle, defeating Seattle Reign FC (5W-3L-4D, 3rd place) 4-1 today to extend their league lead to 33 total points. A Crystal Dunn brace highlighted the match, while a tally from Lynn Williams and Merritt Mathias each combined to give the NC Courage one of their highest-scoring victories in team history. The NC Courage opened up the match with several opportunities in front of Seattle's goal. Just seven minutes into the game, the Courage were awarded a penalty kick after a handball in the box. Williams steppe... 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. Quad City Storm - Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL)
3. Buffalo Bisons - International League (IL)
4. Utica City FC - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
5. St. Croix River Hounds - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
6. San Diego - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
7. San Antonio - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
8. Birmingham - Alliance of American Football (AAF)
9. Fayetteville - Carolina League (CarL)
10. USL New Mexico - United Soccer League (USL)

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

• 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)
• Fayetteville - Carolina League (CarL)

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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Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, Can-Am, FL, PA, Pecos

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