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Spartanburgers Fall to Hot Rods to Finish Series

'Burgers head into the All-Star Break at 40-47
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SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Another well-pitched contest wrapped up the series between Bowling Green and Hub City. After Hub City won a one-run game Saturday, the Hot Rods (13-8, 60-26) beat the Spartanburgers (6-15, 40-47) 4-0 Sunday at Fifth Third Park.

The Spartanburgers were held without a baserunner through the first five innings by Bowling Green starter Jacob Kisting (W, 5-0). Hub City starter **DJ

Spartanburgers Snap Skid in Walk-off Fashion

Garate’s 10th-inning sacrifice fly secures first Hub City win of week
July 11, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Hub City dropped the first four contests of the week to Bowling Green and gave up a late lead Saturday. The Spartanburgers (6-14, 40-46) bounced back in the 10th to beat the Hot Rods (12-8, 59-26) with a walk-off sacrifice fly from Carter Garate.

After A.J. Russell faced the minimum in the top of the first, Yeison Morrobel ambushed the first pitch from Bowling

Hub City Drops Weather-Shortened Contest to Bowling Green

Figuereo, Osorio launch home runs in seven-inning game
July 10, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Spartanburgers never held a lead across the first three games of the week against the Hot Rods. That changed on Friday night when a pair of home runs powered Hub City (5-14, 39-46) to a 2-0 lead. Bowling Green (12-7, 59-25) wiped that lead away in the final two innings to win

Spartanburgers Comeback Comes Up Two Runs Short

Hub City’s four home runs nearly erase eight-run deficit
July 9, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — After a pair of Bowling Green wins to start the week over Hub City, the Hot Rods (11-7, 58-25) broke out to a big lead on Thursday night. Halfway through the fourth, the Spartanburgers (5-13, 39-45) trailed by eight. After four home runs across three innings, Hub City got within one. Ultimately, the

‘Burgers Beaten by Bowling Green in Game Two

Hanson hits 12th homer, Hujsak homers twice for Hot Rods
July 8, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — A big second inning and a pair of big flies helped Bowling Green run away from Hub City in the second game of the series at Fifth Third Park Wednesday. The Spartanburgers (5-12, 39-44) fell 8-2 to the Hot Rods (10-7, 57-25).

Hub City starter Izack Tiger (L, 0-3) blew through the top of Bowling Green’s order in the top

The Most Interesting Man in the ‘Burg

July 8, 2026

Sometimes, you hear him before you see him. The big, booming voice that spans through hallways and echoes around a locker room.

The first thing you see is his smile. And most of the time, it stretches from ear to ear. Laughter and conversation follow in J’Briell Easley’s direction, regardless of where he goes or what he’s discussing.

“He’s bought in on anything,” said Hub City reliever

Hub City Drops Series Opener to Bowling Green

‘Burgers and Hot Rods battle through multiple rain delays
July 7, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Multiple showers passed through downtown Spartanburg, muting the return home for Hub City (5-11, 39-43), who fell to Bowling Green (9-7, 56-25) in the series opener 4-2.

Due to a popup shower in the leadup to first pitch, the Hot Rods and Spartanburgers did not start until 7:05 p.m. ET. Both starters were not fazed by the delay. Enrique Segura and Hot

Spartanburgers Lose Sunday Shootout to Tourists

Martin launches two homers before season series concludes
July 5, 2026

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Another high-scoring affair between Hub City and Asheville finished in favor of the home team. The Tourists (10-5, 27-53) topped the Spartanburgers (5-10, 39-42) 11-8. The season series concludes in favor of Hub City 11-7 after Asheville won five games of six this past week.

Hub City brought the bats early on against Asheville starter Dylan

Spartanburgers Bash Three Homers in Fourth of July Victory at Asheville

Pollard’s inside-the-park round-tripper the difference
July 4, 2026

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Hub City snapped a four-game skid with power, speed and swing-and-miss Saturday at Asheville. The ‘Burgers (5-9, 39-41) spoiled the Fourth of July fun for a capacity crowd at HomeTrust Park, coming out on top 4-3 over the Tourists (9-5, 26-53).

A pair of solo shots brought the Spartanburgers back into the game in the third, and Chandler Pollard gave Hub

Hub City Falls to Asheville in Tight Friday Matchup

July 3, 2026

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Hub City couldn’t get back to winning ways Friday, falling 4-3 to Asheville at HomeTrust Park in front of a sold-out crowd. The Spartanburgers (4-9, 38-41) had the tying run on first base in the ninth but couldn’t capitalize on a last-gasp offensive against the Tourists (9-4, 26-52).

Both teams traded runs in the first. The ‘Burger bats struck quickly

'Burgers Blitzed by Tourists on Thursday

Martin, Hardy homer in loss
July 2, 2026

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Hub City pitching struggled Thursday in a 17-3 loss to Asheville at HomeTrust Park. The Tourists (8-4, 25-52) scored 10 runs over the first three innings against Spartanburgers (4-8, 38-40) starter Kamdyn Perry.

After a scoreless top of the first from starter Kellan Oakes, Asheville attacked Perry in the bottom of the first. With one out, the Tourists loaded the bases on

Spartanburgers’ Late Rally Comes Up Short

Hub City scores eight unanswered but loses by two
July 1, 2026

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The Tourists (7-4, 24-52) pounced on the Spartanburgers (4-7, 38-39) early Wednesday night. Heading to the eighth inning, Hub City trailed 10-0; the 'Burgers managed eight runs across the next two innings. The Spartanburgers brought the tying run to the plate in both the eighth and the ninth but

Hub City’s Caden Scarborough Named to MLB All-Star Futures Game

Rangers No. 2 Prospect to pitch at Citizens Bank Park as part of Team AL
July 1, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — For the first time in Spartanburgers history, Hub City will send a player to All-Star Weekend. Major League Baseball announced its Futures Game rosters on July 1; Hub City right-hander Caden Scarborough has been selected to pitch for Team AL. The game will take place on July 12 as part of the MLB All-Star Sunday festivities at Citizens Bank Park.

Scarborough is

Hub City Drops Back-and-Forth Series Opener to Asheville

Morrobel knocks four hits, ‘Burgers strand tying run in ninth
June 30, 2026

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Hub City and Asheville showed up ready to swing in the Tuesday series opener at HomeTrust Park. The Spartanburgers (4-6, 38-38) and Tourists (6-4, 23-52) traded punches into the late innings; Asheville came out on top 10-8.

Yeison Morrobel powered the Spartanburgers offense with a quartet of hits, including a two-run blast. Antonis Macias, Esteban Mejia and Hector Osorio also put together multi-hit efforts.

Both starters tossed

City of Spartanburg’s Red, White and Boom Celebration Returns to Fifth Third Park

June 29, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. For the second straight year, Fifth Third Park will host the City of Spartanburg’s Red, White and Boom July Fourth celebration. Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. ET, kicking off an evening filled with fun for all ages before the fireworks at approximately 9:00 p.m.

One of the highlights of the leadup to the

'Burgers Pitching Dominates against Dash Sunday

Martin homers in 4-1 win to split series
June 28, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Hub City wrapped up the season series with Winston-Salem on a high note, as the Spartanburgers (4-5, 38-37) beat the Dash (4-5, 42-33) Sunday, 4-1. Hub City pitching limited the Dash to just two hits.

After giving up first inning runs in each of the past three games, Hub City struck first against Drew McDaniel (L,

Winston-Salem Takes Down Hub City Saturday

Final game of season series Sunday
June 27, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Spartanburgers (3-5, 37-37) had no answers for the Dash (4-4, 42-32) offense Saturday night. After a 1:20 delay, Winston-Salem scored seven runs over the first four innings and beat Hub City 13-1.

Weather pushed the game’s start time back 80 minutes; then, the Dash attacked AJ Russell in his first High-A start. Russell allowed a run on two hits and two

Macias’s Walk-Off Single Ends 11-Inning Thriller

Roland shuts out Dash in extras
June 26, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Hub City and Winston-Salem played another game decided by slim margins Friday night. The Spartanburgers (3-4, 37-36) took down the Dash (3-4, 41-32) thanks to Antonis Macias’s RBI single in the bottom of the 11th for a 6-5 victory.

Caden Scarborough struggled to get his night started. The ‘Burgers righty hit Kyle Lodise to start the game and walked Kaleb Freeman with

Spartanburgers Fall to Dash in Slugfest

Dash hit go-ahead grand slam, Figuereo sets career high with seven RBIs
June 25, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Hub City and Winston-Salem lit up the scoreboard in a back-and-forth shootout Thursday at Fifth Third Park. The Dash (3-3, 41-31) took the lead on a grand slam in the top of the ninth and beat the ‘Burgers (2-4, 36-36) 14-9.

Gleider Figuereo had a career night for the ‘Burgers offense. Figuereo set a new personal benchmark with

REV Entertainment Expands College Baseball Series to Spartanburg, South Carolina, in 2027

Austin Peay, Indiana, UNCW and Wofford to compete in inaugural tournament at Fifth Third Park
June 25, 2026

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

ARLINGTON, Texas REV Entertainment today announced the addition of Spartanburg, South Carolina, to its growing College Baseball Series schedule, with Fifth Third Park set to host the inaugural Spartanburg College Baseball Series, Feb. 26-28, 2027. The four-team tournament will

Spartanburgers’ Late Rally Squashed by Dash

Staff strikes out 14, Hanson homers 
June 24, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — After a series-opening walk-off win, Hub City’s late surge fell short against Winston-Salem Wednesday. The ‘Burgers (2-3, 36-35) scored three in the eighth, but fell 7-4 to the Dash (2-3, 40-31).

Winston-Salem jumped out to an early lead in the top of the second, scoring four runs on J’Briell Easley (L, 0-2). The bottom

Fifth Third Park to Host World Cup Watch Party on July 1

June 24, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Come watch Team USA in the knockout round on the largest TV screen in Spartanburg! Fifth Third Park is opening its gates to fans across the Upstate on July 1 at 6:30 p.m. ET. The watch party is FREE to enter until the game’s conclusion, and parking is also FREE in the garage

Spartanburgers Come Back, Walk Off Winston-Salem on Passed Ball  

Pitching staff punches out 14, Figuereo and Martin homer
June 23, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Hub City has made a recent habit of late inning comeback efforts. Last week in Frederick, the ‘Burgers brought the tying run to the plate in the ninth in four straight games. The series opener against Winston-Salem stayed true to the trend, as the Spartanburgers (2-2, 36-34) beat the Dash

Hub City Drops Series Finale to Frederick

Tiger makes first High-A appearance since 2024
June 21, 2026

FREDERICK, Md. — After a dramatic comeback win Saturday, Hub City took a bit of momentum into a Father’s Day series finale against Frederick. The Spartanburgers (1-2, 35-34) scored three runs in the top of the first but couldn’t sustain the offense as the Keys (2-1, 43-24) hit four home runs in an 8-5 win.

Rangers No. 11 Prospect Izack Tiger returned to High-A after he

'Burgers Battle Past Keys in Extras on Saturday

Morrobel forces extras with three-run HR in the ninth
June 20, 2026

FREDERICK, Md. — Saturday night’s clash between the Spartanburgers and Keys featured several twists and turns. Frederick (1-1, 42-24) took a three-run lead to the ninth inning, but Hub City (1-1, 35-33) battled back with three in the ninth and five in the tenth to win 13-8. The victory marked the fifth extra-innings win in six tries