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Bats Lose 10-8 For First Series-Opening Loss To Indianapolis

Teams combine for 10 home runs, but 17 hits from the Indians' offense take command in tight finish
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A five-run fourth inning wasn’t enough as the Louisville Bats were handled emphatically by the Indianapolis Indians on Tuesday, allowing plenty of offense in a 10-8 loss in the series opener at Louisville Slugger Field. The two teams combined for 10 home runs, but the Bats' pitching staff surrendered a

Bats 5K Back For Fourth Year On June 13

Tickets on sale now for race finishing at Louisville Slugger Field
May 7, 2026

The Louisville Bats announced that the fourth annual Bats 5K race will be held on Saturday, June 13.

The race provides runners with the one-of-a-kind opportunity to run the final quarter mile around the Louisville Slugger Field warning track. It begins promptly at 8 a.m., and the course will begin and

Bats Stay Home For Second Series Against Indianapolis

Star Wars Night, Dessert Day, and Nothing Night are featured during the homestand
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The Louisville Bats are back in action at home this week for their next series at Louisville Slugger Field. The 26th season of baseball in downtown Louisville continues with a six-game series from Tuesday, May 12 to Sunday, May 17 against the Indianapolis Indians, Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The

From The Bench To The Bats With Trevor Kuncl

How Trevor Kuncl went from a utility bench bat to an elite minor league closer
April 24, 2026

Trevor Kuncl isn’t a household name yet, but he’s certainly pitching like one. The George Washington University Alum and Cincinnati-native has transferred his independent ball success to the Minor Leagues and has worked his way into a high-leverage spot in the Louisville Bats bullpen. He was an elite closer for

Tejay Antone Is Still Writing His Own Story

Recovering From Surgery, Writing A Book, and Becoming a Leader: How Antone’s Chase for a Comeback Goes Beyond the Diamond
April 16, 2026

Tejay Antone was prepared to hang up his cleats.

After his Tommy John surgery in 2021, countless hours of injury rehab and recovery were put in to claw his way back to the Cincinnati Reds in 2023. While he accomplished the comeback that season, 2024 was a chance to cement his

Noelvi Marte Named International League Player of the Week

Bats outfielder posted 14 hits, .560 batting average at Iowa last week
April 27, 2026

After a dominant week in the Louisville Bats’ series win over the Iowa Cubs on the road last week, outfielder Noelvi Marte was named International League Player of the Week for the period of April 20-26.

The award is the second for a Louisville player this season and the first since

Louisville Bats and TARC Partner to Offer 20% Discount for Riders at Friday Night Games

Discount available beginning with Opening Night on March 27
March 24, 2026

The Louisville Bats and the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) today announced a new partnership to make getting to the ballpark easier and more affordable for fans throughout the 2026 season.

Through the partnership, TARC riders will receive 20% off tickets to all Friday night home games at Louisville Slugger

Bats Partner With Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. To Introduce Bourbon-Focused Club Experience At Louisville Slugger Field

Whiskey Thief Backstop, Stadium Club to debut in 2026 season
March 3, 2026

The Louisville Bats and Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. today announced an exciting multi-year partnership centered around enhancing the fan experience at Louisville Slugger Field. This agreement brings together two Louisville staples to elevate the ballpark’s premium hospitality spaces.

Beginning with the upcoming 2026 season, two of the ballpark’s signature club areas

Bats Return From Away Hiatus For Series Against Nashville

Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, and Redbirds Night all highlight the homestand
May 4, 2026

The Louisville Bats are back in action at home this week for their next series at Louisville Slugger Field. The 26th season of baseball in downtown Louisville continues with a six-game series from Tuesday, May 5 to Sunday, May 10 against the Nashville Sounds, Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.

The

Bats Drop Series Finale To Sounds 8-0

Louisville’s offense struggles in a loss to finish series split
May 10, 2026

The Louisville Bats fell short of a fifth straight series victory by dropping the finale of a six-game set against the Nashville Sounds, 8-0, at Louisville Slugger Field on Sunday afternoon.

Chase Petty (L, 2-3) took the ball for the Bats, returning from a start earlier this week with the Cincinnati

Tom Backemeyer Named Louisville Bats' New General Manager

Greg Galiette will remain in his role as President of the Bats
April 9, 2026

The Louisville Bats, in conjunction with ownership group Diamond Baseball Holdings, today announced the hiring of experienced baseball executive Tom Backemeyer as the club’s General Manager. Team President Greg Galiette will continue in his role.

“I am honored to join one of the most iconic franchises in Minor League Baseball,” Backemeyer

Bats Win Wild Slugfest Over Sounds 10-8

Arroyo's four hits, long homer from Rodriguez power win
May 9, 2026

The Louisville Bats got just enough offense and timely relief pitching late in the game to emerge victorious 10-8 in a slugfest with the Nashville Sounds on Saturday night at Louisville Slugger Field.

Making the spot start for the Bats, righty Sam Benschoter got off to an inauspicious start as a

Seven Run Third Sets Tone For Bats' Victory

The Bats' powerful offense stood out again in 9-6 win over Nashville
May 8, 2026

The Bats’ biggest offensive inning of the season powered Louisville to a 9-6 victory over the Nashville Sounds on Friday night at Louisville Slugger Field.

Bats starter Darren McCaughan cruised through a perfect first inning before being roughed up in the second. He allowed back-to-back doubles from Luis Matos and Eddys

Bats Swept In Thursday Doubleheader Against Nashville

May 7, 2026

The Louisville Bats dropped both legs of Thursday's doubleheader against the Nashville Sounds, keeping things close in a 3-1 loss in the afternoon and dropping the second game in the evening, 9-6.

In game one, Edwin Arroyo crossed the first run for the Bats after scoring on a wild pitch from

Clutch Eighth Inning Leads Bats To 6-4 Victory

Louisville takes series opener over Nashville to reach eight games over .500
May 6, 2026

Late game drama would make things interesting; however, the Louisville Bats would bear down and emerge victorious, winning 6-4 in the series opener against the Nashville Sounds at Louisville Slugger Field Wednesday afternoon.

The Sounds got on the board early in the contest with a two-run home run. Michael Toglia would

Bats, Sounds Series Opener Postponed Tuesday

Teams will play doubleheader on Thursday, May 7 at 4:35 p.m.
May 5, 2026

Tuesday night’s series opener at Louisville Slugger Field between the Louisville Bats and Nashville Sounds has been postponed due to inclement weather.

A doubleheader is now scheduled for Thursday, May 7 at 4:35 p.m. Gates will open at 4 p.m. Both games will be seven-inning contests. The start of the second

Bats Clinch Series With 14-8 Win Over Omaha

The Bats walk season-high 12 times in the finale to end a successful road trip
May 3, 2026

The Louisville Bats walked their way to a 14-8 triumph over the Omaha Storm Chasers on Sunday afternoon at Werner Park. The win clinches the Bats' third straight road series win to begin the season, after only notching one series win on the road all last year.

In a rematch of

Big Innings Sink Bats In 8-4 Loss

Bats have game slip away in the late stages, as Omaha offense takes over
May 2, 2026

The Louisville Bats fell 8-5 at Werner Park Saturday night against the Omaha Storm Chasers. Late inning offense by Omaha proved to be the deciding factor, as big innings in the sixth and eighth propelled them to the victory.

Nick Lodolo earned the starting nod for the Bats in his first

Bats Offensive Onslaught Backs Daniel's Quality Start In 9-5 Win

The Bats scored eight or more runs for the 12th time this season in win at Omaha
May 1, 2026

Louisville’s offense got hot quickly and never cooled in their 9-5 defeat of the Omaha Storm Chasers on Friday night at Werner Park.

The Bats entered Friday night leading the International League in batting average, hits, and runs, and immediately showed that pop. They loaded the bases in the first for

Bats’ Kaleb Meredith Honored with National Turf Scholarship

17-year-old ground crew member recognized in ceremony among industry veterans
February 17, 2026

In a banquet hall in Fort Worth, Texas with some of the most experienced sports field managers in the country, Kaleb Meredith was likely the youngest person in attendance.

By the end of the night on January 22, the 17-year-old was walking across the stage to accept a national scholarship, one

Bats Lose 8–7 on Omaha Walk-Off

Blake Dunn and Edwin Arroyo Late-Game Heroics Not Enough In Thriller
April 30, 2026

The Louisville Bats made a last-gasp effort to take the lead in the ninth, but were defeated 8-7 by a walkoff from the Omaha Storm Chasers at Werner Park on Thursday night.

Down to their last out, Blake Dunn came to the plate with two runners in scoring position in the

Bats Storm Past Omaha For 5-1 Series Opening Win

Rodriguez Goes Deep, Johnson Steals three Bases in victory
April 28, 2026

The Louisville Bats opened their series with the Omaha Storm Chasers by claiming a 5-1 win at Werner Park on Tuesday afternoon.

Louisville emerged victorious with help from stellar pitching, blanking five Omaha hitters on the day, and superb base running with 5 total stolen bases.

Darren McCaughan (W, 3-1) got the