Hillcats Mourn the Loss of Owner, Minor League Icon, Dave Elmore
Remembering the Legacy of David Elmore: A Visionary and Inspirational Leader Palm Dessert, CA - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David Elmore, a visionary entrepreneur, and a cherished member of the professional sports community. Dave leaves behind an immense void in the world of
Heroic Pitching Saves Lynchburg from Sweep
The Lynchburg Hillcats avoided the sweep by knocking off the Carolina Mudcats 2-1 on Sunday afternoon at Bank of the James Stadium. Lynchburg scored two runs in the fourth inning and that was all they needed as the pitching staff stifled the red-hot Mudcats. Alonzo Richardson would throw over six
Hillcats on Verge of Getting Swept After Loss to Mudcats
The Lynchburg Hillcats are on the verge of being swept for the first time this season after dropping game five of the series to the Carolina Mudcats by a score of 7-1 on Saturday night. Carolina capitalized on all their opportunities to bury the Hillcats early in the game. Lynchburg,
Late Game Walks Cost Hillcats Chance at Victory
The Carolina Mudcats secured a win of the series over the Lynchburg Hillcats by a score of 3-2 on Friday night. It was the Hillcats most well-rounded game of the series, however, only three hits cost them an opportunity to walk away victorious. Parker Messick pitched a gem, going six
Hillcats Drop Third Straight to Carolina
The Lynchburg Hillcats dropped their third straight game at home to the Carolina Mudcats by a score of 11-8 on Thursday night. It was back and forth for the first few innings of the ballgame before the Mudcats erupted for eight runs between the fifth and sixth innings to put
Rough Night Silences Hillcats Versus Mudcats
The Lynchburg Hillcats dropped game two of the series to the Carolina Mudcats by a score of 9-1 on Wednesday evening. The Mudcats exploded in the first five innings for all nine of their runs before the Hillcats bullpen settled in and finished the ballgame. For Lynchburg, they totaled only
Walks, Home Runs Down Hillcats
The Lynchburg Hillcats dropped game one of the series to the Carolina Mudcats by a score of 5-1 on Tuesday night. The Mudcats struck early with a solo home run in the first and a three-run blast in the second to jump out to a strong lead. From there, their
Salem Rallies to Split Series with Lynchburg
The Salem Red Sox rallied to split the series with the Lynchburg Hillcats on Sunday afternoon after picking up the 9-6 victory. After a five-run first inning by the Hillcats, the bats stayed relatively quiet the rest of the ballgame, only piecing together one run in the final eight innings.
Rain Helps Hillcats Earn Guaranteed Split with Red Sox
The Lynchburg Hillcats guaranteed themselves a split of the series by taking a 3-0 victory over the Salem Red Sox in a rain shortened game Saturday night. Austin Peterson picked up his first win of the season after completing five innings of shutout baseball before handing it over to Yeury
Jordan Brown's Home Run Carries Hillcats to Victory Over Salem
The Lynchburg Hillcats knocked off the Salem Red Sox for the second night in a row by a score of 5-3 thanks to a fourth inning home run from Jordan Brown. Brown jolted a ball over the center field wall to put a crooked number on the board and secure
Hillcats Pick Up First Walk Off as Devers Drives Home Winner
The Lynchburg Hillcats ended their four-game skid in dramatic fashion against the Salem Red Sox by a score of 5-4. Lynchburg loaded up the bases with no one out in the ninth inning before Jose Devers delivered a walk off single back up the middle to send the crowd home
Eighth Inning Comeback Falls Short Versus Salem
The Lynchburg Hillcats fell just short in a 5-4 loss to the Salem Red Sox on Wednesday evening. Lynchburg tailed the entirety of the game before tying the game in the bottom of the eighth inning on a chaotic sacrifice fly. In the ninth, a missed cutoff man would allow
Rain Spoils Pitcher's Duel; Salem Knocks Off Lynchburg
The rain forced a shortened game between the Lynchburg Hillcats and Salem Red Sox as the visitors picked up the 3-0 victory on Tuesday night. The majority of the scoring came in the top of the eighth inning right before the game was called. Salem did put a run on
Hillcats Announce 76®️ as Official Fuel Partner
The Lynchburg Hillcats and 76®️ Fuel are excited to announce a new season-long partnership that will help fans save money and enjoy Hillcats baseball throughout the season. For every Thursday night home game for the rest of the 2023 season, the first 200 fans who show proof of a 76®️
Hillcats Salvage Split with Nationals in Wild Sunday Matinee
The Lynchburg Hillcats salvaged a split of the series with the Fredericksburg Nationals in a back-and-forth ballgame on Sunday by a score 10-9. For only the second time this season, the Hillcats won a ballgame when scoring second. This also serves as the third series split that the Hillcats have
Power Display From Fredericksburg Shuts Down Lynchburg
Three home runs from the Fredericksburg Nationals cost the Lynchburg Hillcats in a 5-2 loss on Saturday night at Bank of the James Stadium. The game was tied heading into the fourth inning before the Nationals turned on the jets and jolted out to an insurmountable lead. The night started
Ninth Inning Collapse Spoils Hillcats, Lose in Extras
The Lynchburg Hillcats lose in heartbreaking fashion in extra innings against the Fredericksburg Nationals by 10-9 in 11 innings. The Hillcats had the lead for most of the game before blowing it in the ninth by surrendering three runs. Lynchburg fell behind in both of the extra innings but were
Rain, Grand Slam, End Hillcats Two Game Win Streak
The Lynchburg Hillcats lost a rain shortened ballgame to the Fredericksburg Nationals by a score of 13-4 on Thursday evening. The rain began to fall in the fourth inning, but the game was not officially called until one out in the seventh inning. In the fifth, the Nationals tacked six
Hillcats Win Two Straight for the First Time This Season
After a back-and-forth ballgame, the Lynchburg Hillcats move above .500 for the first time this season by knocking off the Fredericksburg Nationals by a score of 7-6. Tonight, was the first time this season where the Hillcats have won back-to-back games. Lynchburg scored three in the eighth to come from
Errors, Grand Slam Lift Hillcats Over Nationals
The Lynchburg Hillcats knocked off the Fredericksburg Nationals in ugly fashion with a 9-3 victory on Tuesday night. The Hillcats picked up an excellent start from Juan Zapata, who went over four innings, only allowing the one run. The Nationals surrendered seven errors, while only having six hits. The difference
Frustrating Calls, Home Runs Down Hillcats against Pelicans
The Lynchburg Hillcats split the series with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in frustrating fashion, losing 6-5. Jordan Smith was ejected immediately following the game after confronting the home plate umpire after a series of questionable calls. Smith was heated after a called strike three to Maick Collado ended the game.
Hillcats Score in Each of Last Four Innings in Rout of Pelicans
The Lynchburg Hillcats guaranteed themselves a split of the series against Myrtle Beach after a 11-3 victory over the Pelicans on Saturday night. The Pelicans were held scoreless by Hillcats pitching until the ninth inning when a couple of unfortunate bounces paved the way for a three run double. Otherwise,
Rain Forces the Hillcats Hand, Fall 7-4 to Myrtle Beach
Rain forced the early conclusion of the Lynchburg Hillcats matchup with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. The Pelicans won by a score of 7-4 in five innings. Lynchburg had the bases loaded in the bottom half of the fifth with only one out and were only able to scratch one run
Hillcats Defeat Myrtle Beach in Two Hour Game
In exactly two hours, the Lynchburg Hillcats took care of business against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans by knocking them off by a score of 3-1. Parker Messick set a career high for innings pitched with six en-route to his first career professional victory. He also picked up five strikeouts on
Stranded Runners Cost Hillcats Against Pelicans
The Lynchburg Hillcats stranded the tying run at second to end the ballgame as they fell to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, 6-4. Lynchburg fell behind early and could never recover as they went 3/15 with runners in scoring position while also leaving 13 runners stranded. The Pelicans scored five runs