Category Archives: Frontier League

South Bend’s Schepel throws 7-inning no-hitter

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

One week after a trio of Cedar Rapids Kernels threw a nine-inning no-hitter, South Bend Silver Hawks RHP Kyle Schepel threw a seven-inning one. Schepel did the deed in his second professional start for an affiliated minor-league team. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Cedar Rapids Kernels, Frontier League, Lansing Lugnuts, Midwest League, Rockford RiverHawks, South Bend Silver Hawks, West Michigan Whitecaps | Leave a comment

Chiefs’ Antigua dominates T-Rats in rain-soaked game

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

I almost didn’t go to Sunday’s game in Peoria because of the pregame rain, but I’m glad I did. If I hadn’t, I would’ve missed a dominant performance by Peoria Chiefs SP Jeff Antigua, who struck out seven and gave … Continue reading →

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Clinton’s Shipers no-hits West Michigan

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

The last time a no-hitter was thrown in the Midwest League, the Clinton LumberKings were the victims. On Wednesday, it was their turn to do the no-hitting. LumberKings lefty Jordan Shipers threw all nine innings of the no-hitter against the … Continue reading →

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Joliet Slammers win Frontier League title

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

Another night, another championship celebration. After watching the Quad Cities River Bandits win the Midwest League championship Saturday night, I saw the Joliet Slammers beat the River City Rascals 6-5 to win the Frontier League championship Sunday night. I’m glad … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011 Playoffs, Frontier League, Joliet Slammers, Midwest League, Quad Cities River Bandits, River City Rascals | Leave a comment

Lee Smith should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

I sidetracked from the Midwest League last night, taking in a Frontier League game at The Corn Crib in Normal, Illinois. The Southern Illinois (Marion) Miners beat the Normal CornBelters 6-5, but more importantly, Lee Smith was there and he signed … Continue reading →

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