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Spartanburgers Fall in Series-Opening Shootout at Greensboro

Morrobel hits for first cycle in Spartanburgers history
May 26, 2026

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The offense stole the show on Tuesday night in the series opener for the Spartanburgers (24-21) and Grasshoppers (29-17). The two teams combined for 13 home runs, one coming from Yeison Morrobel en route to becoming the first player in Spartanburgers history to hit for the cycle. It still was not enough for Hub City in a 19-13 loss

McCarty and Moore Power Spartanburgers to Sunday Shutout Win

‘Burgers split series with Rome before two-week road trip
May 24, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — After losing both ends of a drizzly Saturday doubleheader, Hub City bounced back Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, shutting out Rome 4-0 and splitting the series. The battery pair of D.J. McCarty and Malcolm Moore stole the show.

McCarty (W, 1-2) spun the best game of his young season, tying career-highs with six innings pitched and eight

Hub City Swept in Saturday Twin Bill

Perich launches eighth homer in game one
May 23, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Spartanburgers and Emperors dodged storms to sneak in two games at Fifth Third Park Saturday. Rome (25-19) beat Hub City (23-20) twice, 7-4 and 4-0.

Rome struck quickly in game one against Spartanburgers starter Ismael Agreda (L, 0-3). Two singles and a walk loaded the bases with no outs. After a strikeout, Cody Miller singled in

'Burgers and Emperors Postponed by Rain Friday

Saturday doubleheader begins at 3 p.m.
May 22, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Hub City (23-18) and Rome (22-18) never got off the ground Friday night, hampered by showers that intensified in the late afternoon into the evening. The scheduled contest was officially postponed around an hour after the scheduled first pitch; the game will be made up Saturday as part of a doubleheader.

Fans can redeem Friday’s ticket for a ticket of equal or

Hanson’s Walkoff Single Clinches Tightly Contested Thursday Matchup

Easley and Porter dazzle through seven scoreless
May 21, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Thursday’s matchup between Hub City (23-18) and Rome (23-19) was a well-pitched affair. The piggyback combination of J’Briell Easley and Brock Porter outdueled Braves top prospect Cam Caminiti for seven innings. But Luke Hanson was the hero of the night, as he punched a walkoff single to secure the Spartanburgers second win of the series 4-3 over the Emperors.

Easley dazzled in the three innings he pitched to

Rome Evens Series Wednesday

Hanson finishes a triple short of cycle
May 20, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Hub City (22-18) fell to Rome (23-18) Wednesday at Fifth Third Park. The Emperors offense came alive and bested the ‘Burgers 13-5.

Rome hit three home runs and knocked 12 total hits. Hub City’s pitching staff walked eight Emperors and hit four. The Spartanburgers scored in response to Rome’s first two offensives but couldn’t keep up for the full nine innings.

After two scoreless frames from starters **Enrique

Moore Continues Torrid Stretch as ‘Burgers Blank Emperors

Curry ties career highs in innings, strikeouts
May 19, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Offense was hard to come by through the first five innings between Hub City (22-17) and Rome (22-18). The Spartanburgers came to life in the late innings, scoring seven runs from the sixth through eighth and blanking Rome 7-0 for Hub City’s first shutout win of the year.

After winning SAL Player of the Week honors for his

Spartanburgers Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with Reveal of Spartan Regiment

Revolutionary War reenactment Saturday and special Sunday fireworks highlight promotional schedule 
May 19, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Hub City Spartanburgers are back in action this week at Fifth Third Park against the Rome Emperors, High-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, and the ‘Burgers are ready to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend and America’s 250th anniversary with a bang!

On Saturday, Hub City will play as the Spartan Regiment for the first

Malcolm Moore Named Week Seven South Atlantic League Player of the Week

Hub City backstop honored after red-hot start to May
May 18, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The South Atlantic League has chosen Spartanburgers catcher Malcolm Moore as SAL Player of the Week in “week seven,” May 12-17. Moore is the first Hub City player to earn weekly honors in 2026 after a torrid week of offense in Asheville.

Moore fueled a Spartanburgers offense which scored a total of 77 runs

Hub City Victorious in Offensive Odyssey of Series Finale

‘Burgers rewrite record books once again
May 17, 2026

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Hub City and Asheville played a fitting series finale Sunday afternoon, a 19-12 shootout in favor of the 'Burgers. The teams combined for 34 hits and three hours and 44 minutes of baseball. Hub City’s 19 runs are a new franchise record, usurping the 18 scored on Thursday.

The Spartanburgers came into the week with 30 home runs as a team.

'Burgers Bounce Back for Saturday Win at Asheville

Hub City claims series win behind four-homer night
May 16, 2026

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — After getting beat by a dozen on Friday, the Spartanburgers (20-17) responded with a convincing 10-5 win over the Tourists (9-29). Trailing 2-1 after the first, Hub City plated three in the second and never looked back. The ‘Burgers clinched a series win Saturday, taking four of the first five games at HomeTrust Park.

The ‘Burgers offense was humming in full

‘Burgers Fall Friday in Asheville

Moore homers in defeat
May 15, 2026

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Hub City struck first Friday night, taking a 1-0 lead in the top of the first, but Asheville dropped the hammer shortly after. The Tourists (9-28) beat the ‘Burgers (19-17) 23-11.

Asheville scored six runs in the bottom of the first against Hub City starter Joe Adametz (L, 2-3), and 17 runs over the first three innings. The Spartanburgers had to use six

Eight-Run Seventh Highlights ‘Burgers Blowout Win

Hub City scores 18 unanswered to take third straight victory
May 14, 2026

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — After trailing for the first five innings on Thursday night, the Spartanburgers (19-16) offense exploded against Asheville’s (8-28) bullpen for an 18-4 win. An eight-run seventh inning turned what was a one-run game into a blowout; Hub City scored 13 runs over the final three innings to cruise to a share of the series.

The ‘Burgers set new franchise

Home Run Barrage Continues as Hub City Claims Game Two

‘Burgers blast four round-trippers in back-to-back games
May 13, 2026

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — For the second straight day, the Spartanburgers (18-16) took a commanding lead to the ninth against the Tourists (8-27). Despite allowing the potential tying run to come to the plate in the final inning, Hub City held on for a 6-4 win in game two of the series.

The Spartanburgers once again teed off at HomeTrust

Four Home Runs Help Hub City Outslug Asheville Tuesday 

Moore’s grand slam, Hanson’s five RBIs lead to series opening win 
May 12, 2026

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The Spartanburgers (17-16) slugged four home runs, tying a franchise single-game best, on the way to a 13-11 shootout victory over the Asheville Tourists (8-26) at HomeTrust Park Tuesday. The ‘Burgers tallied 15 hits; all nine Hub City starters record at least one knock.

Gleider Figuereo, Luke Hanson and Rafe Perich all hit round-trippers in the top of the second, the

Spartanburgers Drop Series Finale to Blue Rocks

Wilmington salvages series split with five homers
May 10, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Behind a five-home run performance, Wilmington (18-14) salvaged a series split with Hub City (16-16) on Sunday. The Blue Rocks scored seven runs in the final three innings to pull away to a 9-3 win.

After a leadoff homer on Saturday, Wilmington started Sunday with a first inning blast too. Ronny Cruz took DJ McCarty (L,

Russell Shines in Saturday Win for Spartanburgers

Russell tosses three perfect in unexpected High-A debut
May 9, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — After surrendering 14 hits in a loss Friday, the Spartanburgers (16-15) pitching bounced back with a 4-2 win Saturday over Wilmington (17-14). After runs for the Blue Rocks in each of the first two innings, Ismael Agreda, AJ Russell, and Joey Danielson allowed just one hit the rest of the way.

The scoring started just three pitches into the game. Wilmington leadoff hitter Devin Fitz-Gerald

Spartanburgers Drop Friday Showdown to Even Series

Three runs in final two innings the difference for Wilmington
May 8, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — After a doubleheader sweep for Hub City on Thursday, Wilmington (17-13) responded with a 6-3 win over the Spartanburgers (15-15) on Friday. The Blue Rocks used three solo home runs and hits in all nine innings for the win.

Hub City starter J’Briell Easley worked around a single and a walk in each of the first two innings. Devin Fitz-Gerald led

Rangers Announce Minor League Award Winners for April

Arturo Disla and Dalton Pence honored
May 8, 2026

Arlington, Texas — The Rangers today announced the club’s April Minor League Award winners:

· Player of the Month – 1B Arturo Disla

· Starting Pitcher of the Month – LHP Dalton Pence

· Defender of the Month – INF Frainyer Chavez

· Reliever of the Month – LHP Michael Trausch

The 25-year-old Disla batted

Perich Walk-Off Secures Hub City’s Doubleheader Sweep

Late rallies lead Hub City to victory in both contests
May 7, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — After rain postponed game two of the series on Wednesday, Hub City (15-14) and Wilmington (16-13) faced off for two seven-inning games on Thursday night. After the Spartanburgers rallied for a 7-5 win in game one, Hub City walked off the Blue Rocks in extras in game two 5-4.

Late comeback efforts were the key to both wins. The

Thunderstorms Push Back Game Two Against Wilmington

First pitch of Thursday doubleheader scheduled for 5 p.m.
May 6, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Hub City (13-14) and Wilmington (16-11) never got started Wednesday night, as the threat of impending rain pushed back first pitch. A downpour began around 7:30 p.m. ET, causing the game to be postponed.

Fans can redeem tonight’s ticket for a ticket of equal or lesser value to any other Spartanburgers home game in 2026. Fans with tickets for Thursday’s game can attend both 7-inning games.

On Thursday, the Spartanburgers will

Spartanburgers Fall to Blue Rocks in Shootout to Start Series

Wilmington erases six-run deficit
May 5, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Spartanburgers (13-14) bats stayed hot to start Tuesday night back home at Fifth Third Park. After seven runs in the first three innings, the Wilmington Blue Rocks (16-11) rallied back for a 14-8 win to begin the series.

Hub City starter Aidan Curry walked the first two batters of the game. A sacrifice fly

Spartanburgers Take Series at Greenville with Fourth Straight Win

Perich drives in five, finishes a double shy of cycle
May 3, 2026

GREENVILLE, S.C. — After a pair of gut-punching losses in the first two nights of a series at Greenville, the Spartanburgers (13-13) answered with four straight victories over the Drive (13-14). Hub City used a strong start from DJ McCarty and a three-hit, five-RBI day from Rafe Perich to win 7-5 in the series finale Sunday.

Both right-handed starters, McCarty for Hub

Spartanburgers Come From Behind for Third Straight Win

Three-run eighth gives Hub City insurmountable lead
May 2, 2026

GREENVILLE, S.C. — The Spartanburgers procured another night of late-inning offense at Fluor Field to take a 3-2 series lead over the Drive. Hub City (12-13) scored five runs over the game’s final three innings to beat Greenville (13-13), 6-2.

It did not take long for the Drive to start the scoring. Greenville starter Devin Futrell worked around a walk in

'Burgers’ Big Sixth Inning Helps to Even Series

Adametz sets career highs in his second win
May 1, 2026

GREENVILLE, S.C. — An outpouring of offense in the sixth inning led Hub City (11-13) to its second straight win over Greenville (13-12), a 7-1 victory on Friday at Fluor Field. The ‘Burgers provided plenty of offense for Joe Adametz (W, 2-1), who carried the load on the mound with career highs in innings pitched and strikeouts.

As a