Indianapolis Indians left handed starting pitcher Justin Wilson has been named the International League’s Pitcher of the Week for the period of April 23-29. Wilson earned the award thanks in large part to his spectacular performance in the Tribe’s combined no-hitter on Sunday, April 29 in Durham. Along with relievers Jose Diaz and Doug Slaten,
Day after Tribe no-hits Durham, Bulls almost return the favor
Just one day after being no-hit by three Tribe hurlers, Durham held the Indianapolis Indians to just two hits, led by starter Matt Torra who began the game with seven straight hitless frames before surrendering a lead-off single to Tribe shortstop Jordy Mercer in the top of the eighth as the Bulls went on to
Butler DE Hunter signs with Bengals
Senior Grant Hunter, who led Butler in quarterback sacks for four straight seasons, has signed a free agent contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Butler defensive standout will report to the Bengals on May 10 to begin rookie camp on May 11. Hunter (6-3, 245), Butler’s Defensive Lineman of the Year last fall, finished second
Wilson, Diaz and Slaten combine to no-hit Durham
Indianapolis starter Justin Wilson tossed 7.1 innings of no-hit baseball at Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Sunday evening before making way for relievers Jose Diaz and Doug Slaten, who finished off the historic ballgame as the Indians no-hit the Durham Bulls 2-0 for the Tribe’s fifth-straight win. Two Bulls reached base in the game, CF
Grigson gets it
Indy sports fans can be a nostalgic group. Preferring to live and dream in the past instead of realizing that the future looks bleak without major changes. When Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay announced in early January that he was relieving then GM Bill Polian of his duties (for some reason, we use these terms
Owens shuts down Bulls for Tribe’s 4th straight win
The Indianapolis Indians rode an outstanding outing from LHP Rudy Owens to beat the Durham Bulls on Saturday evening at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in a low-scoring affair that was highlighted by Tribe RF Brandon Boggs’ triple that provided all of the offense Owens and company would need. Owens (7.0 IP, 6 H, 0 R,
Bulls can’t keep Marte off the basepaths as Tribe rolls
The Indianapolis Indians offense erupted for a season-high 13 runs on 18 hits highlighted by center fielder Starling Marte reaching base five times as well as four-hit performances from third baseman Matt Hague and first baseman Nick Evans as the Tribe went on to blow away the Durham Bulls 13-2 on Friday night at Durham
NHRA Spring Festival of Speed races off the starting line beginning today
For all you Drag Racing fans, today’s the first day of the NHRA Spring Spectacle of Speed featuring the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Top Alchohol Dragsters & Funny Cars, Comp, Super Comp, Top Dragsters, Top Sportsman, Super Stock, Stock, Super Gas and Super Street….what more do you want!! We’re going to have a fully
Ice advance to Conference Finals with sweep of defending champs
The Indiana Ice guaranteed a new sheriff in town as they swept the reigning Clark Cup Champion Dubuque Fighting Saints 3-0 Wednesday night with a 3-1 win at the Mystique Community Ice Center. Sean Kuraly logged a goal and an assist in the contest while Jake Fallon and Robbie Baillargeon met twine for Indy. Goaltender Jon
Indians beat Bats as Fox drives in three
In his first start of the season, Indiana native and Cathedral High School graduate Jake Fox used two doubles to drive in three of the Tribe’s five runs, while five Indianapolis pitchers combined to hold the Louisville Bats offense to a lone run in a 5-1 victory on Wednesday afternoon at Victory Field. Despite eventually