'Caps 'Cruz' to Victory

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - Thanks to some timely offense and defense from shortstop Trei Cruz, the West Michigan Whitecaps rallied for the second straight night for a 10-8 victory over the Cedar Rapids Kernels on Friday night at Perfect Game Field. Cruz, who delivered the lead with a two-run double in the eighth inning with his second two-bagger of the night, teamed up with second baseman Jose King for a great defensive play to prevent a run to end the fifth inning. The win becomes the second consecu... Full Story

Baird Pitches Yard Goats to Win and First Place

Somerset, New Jersey- Michael Baird pitched into the seventh inning, and was backed by home runs by Jimmy Herron and Michael Toglia, as the Yard Goats defeated the Somerset Patriots 5-2 on Friday night at TD Bank Ballpark in Somerset, New Jersey. The Yard Goats have won three of the first four games against the Yankees affiliate, and a victory tomorrow or Sunday would clinch the first half and send Hartford to the playoffs in September. The Yard Goats have won 20 of their last 24 road games, and lead the Eastern League's Northeast Division by one full game with two games remaining in the first... Full Story

White Sox Promote No. 1 Prospect Colson Montgomery from Cannon Ballers

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - In conjunction with the Chicago White Sox, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers have announced a roster move on Friday, June 24. Infielder Colson Montgomery, the consensus number one prospect in the White Sox organization, has been promoted from the Ballers to the Winston-Salem Dash, Advanced-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. A three-sport athlete at Southridge High School, Montgomery garnered attention for not only his skills on the diamond, but also on the hardwood as a basketball player. The 6'4" infielder earned looks from big name schools such as Purdue and the Universi... Full Story

Reds Pitcher Justin Dunn to Start for Dragons Sunday on MLB Rehab

Dayton, Ohio - Cincinnati Reds pitcher Justin Dunn will start for the Dayton Dragons on Sunday, June 26 on a Major League injury rehabilitation assignment. Dunn will become the fourth Reds player this season to complete a rehab assignment with the Dragons, joining Joey Votto, Luis Castillo, and Jake Fraley. Additionally, Albert Almora, Jr., who is now with the Reds, spent a week with the Dragons on a rehab assignment earlier this season while on the Triple-A (Louisville) roster. Sunday's game will start at 1:05 p.m. at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District as the Dragon... Full Story

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• Lights FC Stays Red Hot, Defeat Phoenix 3-2 to Win Third Straight Game - Las Vegas Lights FC (USL)
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• Dragons crack four HRs to top Lake County - MWL Dayton Daily News
• Sabrina Ionescu, Natasha Howard power Liberty to win over Dream - WNBA New York Newsday
• Luciano Acosta, Brenner combine to lift FC Cincinnati past Orlando City SC, 1-0 - MLS Cincinnati Enquirer
• Northwoods League: La Crosse native Lapic shines with Loggers - Northwoods La Crosse Tribune
• Red Wolves proud of growth of team, stadium, fan base - USL1 Chattanooga Times & Free Press
• Spokane Chiefs to announce new head coach, assistant coach on Monday - WHL KXLY
• Krook throws five perfect innings to finish off RailRiders' two-hitter in Toledo - IL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
• Salina Liberty line a key to Champions Indoor Football's best defense - CIF Salina Journal
• Yard Goats closer to clinching first half with 5-2 win at Somerset - EL Hartford Courant
• 'SportsCenter' highlight nothing new for Fernando Garcia, FC Tucson's latest addition - USL1 Arizona Daily Star
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Tri-City ValleyCats exchange congratulations in the dugout

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. Fredericksburg Nationals - Carolina League (CarL)
2. Southern Maryland Blue Crabs - Atlantic League (AtL)
3. Frederick Keys - Major League Baseball Draft League (MLBDL)
4. Bowie Baysox - Eastern League (EL)
5. Edmonton Elks - Canadian Football League (CFL)
6. Toledo Mud Hens - International League (IL)
7. Jersey Shore BlueClaws - South Atlantic League (SAL)
8. Myrtle Beach Pelicans - Carolina League (CarL)
9. Arkansas Travelers - Texas League (TL)
10. Kentucky Wild Health Genomes - Atlantic League (AtL)

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

• Calgary - American Hockey League (AHL)
• Mesquite - Champions Indoor Football (CIF)
• Mississippi Sea Wolves - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Elmira Mammoth - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Orlando - XFL (XFL)
• Oklahoma Warriors - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• Charlotte - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Wisconsin Windigo - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• San Antonio - XFL (XFL)
• Inter Miami CF II - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)

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:

BASEBALL
Affiliated Minor League Baseball
AzCL, AzFL, CalL, CarL, EL, FSL, GCL, IL, ML, MLBDL, MWL, NWL, PCL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, Pecos, PL

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, CEBL, G League, NBL Canada
Women's Basketball
WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
CIF, IFL, NAL
Outdoor Football
CFL, USFL, XFL

HOCKEY
Junior Hockey
NAHL, OHL, QMJHL, USHL, WHL
Minor League Hockey
AHL, ECHL, FPHL, SPHL
Women's Hockey
PHF

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
WTT

SOCCER
Indoor Soccer
MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, USL, USL1
Women's Soccer
NWSL, USLSL