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- MT @CMehring Others with 3 triples in a single Midwest League game: Oscar Flores (Quincy, 8/18/60) and Andrew Smith (Mattoon, 5/14/50) 4 hours ago
- Per @CMehring, the last player to hit three triples in a Midwest League game was Rockford's Jason Smith on Sept. 2, 1998. 4 hours ago
- Wisconsin Timber Rattlers scored 7 runs in the 11th inning to beat Quad Cities River Bandits 12-5. Michael Reed tied MWL record w/ 3 triples 4 hours ago
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Category Archives: Quad Cities River Bandits
My doubleheader day: Two games in two cities
It’s a good thing I saw Carlos Correa play last week, because the notable Houston Astros prospect was placed on the disabled list today. (LHP Joe Bircher also was put on the DL.) I was looking forward to Wednesday’s game … Continue reading
Former Dragon Lutz to make 1st MLB start today
Donald Lutz is scheduled to make his first MLB start for the Cincinnati Reds today. The former Dayton Dragon is slated to bat seventh and play left field against the St. Louis Cardinals. The starting pitcher for the Cardinals will be RHP Lance … Continue reading
Flood surrounds Modern Woodmen Park, sinks plans for Ferris wheel
The torrential rain that fell throughout the Midwest last week not only cancelled or postponed a lot of Midwest League games — it left a lot of water standing in its wake. Damaging floods are a problem in a lot … Continue reading
Chiefs lose 3-2 to Correa-less River Bandits
I was really looking forward to seeing Houston Astros prospect Carlos Correa in action Sunday, but he was held out of the Quad Cities River Bandits lineup for the second straight day due to tightness in his back. Too bad … Continue reading
Midwest League players to watch: River Bandits, Kernels, LumberKings and Bees
And now, the final installment of my four-part series about players to watch in the Midwest League at the start of this season. Part 4 takes a look at the four Iowa teams: the Quad Cities River Bandits, the Cedar … Continue reading
Three Kernels pitchers combine efforts to no-hit Snappers
A trio of Cedar Rapids Kernels pitchers no-hit the Beloit Snappers this afternoon, winning the game 9-1. Starting pitcher Tyler Duffey led the way with seven strikeouts in seven perfect innings. Reliever Tim Atherton struck out three and walked one in … Continue reading
Happy Midwest League Opening Day!
I’ve been kicking around different ways to start this post, but none seems to capture the sentiment I want to express as simply as this: It’s Opening Day for the Midwest League, and I’m excited! My first visit to a … Continue reading
Midwest League players to watch: Timber Rattlers, Chiefs, Cougars and Snappers
The dawn of a new Midwest League season is upon us, as teams prepare for the first games on Thursday. That means it’s time to take a look at some of the notable players assigned to the MWL at the start of … Continue reading
Shelby Miller named Cardinals’ fifth starter
RHP Shelby Miller was named the St. Louis Cardinals’ fifth starter today after battling former Quad Cities River Bandits teammate Joe Kelly for the job this spring. Miller, widely considered the Cardinals’ best pitching prospect, went 7-5 with a 3.62 ERA and 140 … Continue reading
