Crim the Hero in 10th Inning Walk-Off

Hickory, NC - The Crawdads won the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader in dramatic fashion as Blaine Crim delivered a walk-off hit in the 10th inning to give the 'Dads a 3-2 win. The 'Dads split the twin bill, dropping the first game 5-3. In the first game, the 'Dads went up 2-0 in the fourth. Kellen Strahm singled to center and got into scoring position with his fifth steal of the season. Trey Hair was hit by a pitch to put two runners on. David Garcia hit a ball to short but an error by... Full Story

Trash Pandas Walk off with Wild 8-7 Win 

MADISON, Alabama - In a back-and-forth affair that saw the lead change multiple times, the Rocket City Trash Pandas walked off for an 8-7 victory in 10 innings over the Birmingham Barons in the second game of their six-game series on Wednesday night at Toyota Field. With the game tied 7-7 in the 10th, Rocket City reliever Adrian Almeida (W, 3-0) induced a pop up off a bunt and recorded a pair of strikeouts to strand the go-ahead run at third base and keep the game tied. In the bottom half, Dalton Pompey began the inning on second and advanced to third on a single from Ibandel Isabel off ... Full Story

El Paso Locomotive Down San Antonio FC, 2-1

EL PASO, Texas - El Paso Locomotive (8-1-4, 28 points) claimed a 2-1 win over San Antonio FC at Toyota Field on Wednesday night. Forward Lucho Solignac and Midfielder Diego Luna each added to their season team-leading goal count with a goal apiece. Meanwhile, Defender Andrew Fox made his first appearance of the season for Locomotive, subbing into the match in the 87th minute. The Locos looked aggressive coming out of the gates, testing the waters through early chances from Solignac and Forward Aaron Gomez. The high pressure led to a scramble in the box that ended with a San Antonio handball... Full Story

Neustrom Walk-Off Homer, Game 2 Shutout Highlight Tides Doubleheader Sweep

The Tides hit their first walk-off home run of the 2021 season, courtesy of Robert Neustrom, and received a clutch performance from reliever Nick Vespi en route to a sweep of a doubleheader against the Durham Bulls on Wednesday evening at Harbor Park. Like all doubleheaders in Minor League Baseball since 2018, Wednesday's twin bill was played in the form of two seven-inning games. GAME ONE: Tides right fielder Robert Neustrom capped off a three-run rally in the bottom of the seventh inning by launching a walk-off home run, giving Norfolk a 4-3 victory in game one. Norfolk starter K... Full Story

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• RiverDogs Win in Walk-Off Fashion for Second Straight Night - Charleston RiverDogs (Low-A East)
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• Trash Pandas Walk off with Wild 8-7 Win  - Rocket City Trash Pandas (AA South)
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Albert Almora Jr. makes a diving catch in the top of the third inning on Wednesday night for the Syracuse Mets (Herm Card)

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. Kansas City Monarchs - American Association (AA)
2. Columbia Fireflies - Low-A East League (Low-A East)
3. Gastonia Honey Hunters - Atlantic League (AtL)
4. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
5. High Point Rockers - Atlantic League (AtL)
6. West Virginia Power - Atlantic League (AtL)
7. El Paso Chihuahuas - Triple-A West League (AAA West)
8. Down East Wood Ducks - Low-A East League (Low-A East)
9. Northwest Arkansas Naturals - Double-A Central League (AA Central)
10. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders - Triple-A East League (AAA East)

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

• Staten Island - Atlantic League (AtL)
• Kingsport Road Warriors - Appalachian League (ApL)
• Chihuahua Savage - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
• Grand Rapids Gold - NBA G League (G League)
• Portland - MLS Developmental League (MLSDL)
• San Diego - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
• Las Vegas - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
• Amarillo Wranglers - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• Lake Country DockHounds - American Association (AA)
• Binghamton Black Bears - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)

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:

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