Chiefs Salvage Finale in 10 Innings
Appleton, WI- Thomas Francisco’s two-out single in the top of the 10th inning delivered the decisive blow in a seesaw affair Sunday. Francisco’s knock plated Nathan Church and lifted the Chiefs to a 6-5 win in 10 innings. In the top of the second, the Chiefs drew first blood. With
Timber Rattlers Double up Chiefs, 4-2
Appleton, WI- The Chiefs were unable to dig out of an early deficit Saturday in a 4-2 loss to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Fox Cities Stadium. With the victory, Wisconsin secured the series win heading into Sunday’s finale. Peoria starter Trent Baker secured two quick outs in the opening
Wisconsin Pulls Away in 8-2 Win
Appleton, WI- In what started out as a back-and-forth game, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers pulled away in the late innings to knock off the Chiefs 8-2 on Friday. With the victory, the Timber Rattlers secured at least a split of the series. After a brief 26-minute rain delay, both starting
Peoria Snaps Skid at Seven, Wins 3-2
Appleton, WI- The Peoria Chiefs snapped their seven-game losing streak Thursday with a 3-2 win over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. With the victory, the Chiefs earned their ninth win of the year against Wisconsin. For the third night in a row, the Chiefs scored first. Osvaldo Tovalin led off the
Chiefs Allow Five Unanswered in Loss to Wisconsin
Appleton, WI- Despite a powerful start, the Peoria Chiefs couldn’t hang on, falling 5-2 to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Wednesday at Fox Cities Stadium. The loss extends the Chiefs losing streak to a season-long seven games. Peoria used the long ball to get ahead early against Wisconsin starter Edwin Jimenez.
Six-Run Lead Slips in Extra-Inning Loss Tuesday
Appleton, WI- The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers came back from six down Tuesday to beat the Chiefs 8-7 in 10 innings. Peoria took a 6-0 lead into the seventh inning but the Timber Rattlers scored three in the seventh and four more in the eighth to force the game into extra
Chiefs Drop Finale to Great Lakes
Peoria, IL- Despite out-hitting Great Lakes, Peoria dropped its fifth consecutive game to the Loons Sunday at Dozer Park by a final score of 6-2. Peoria led the hit column 11-7 but left seven runners on base while Great Lakes left just one. Great Lakes was lifted by two home
Chiefs Miss Chances in Loss to Great Lakes
Peoria, IL- The Chiefs had their opportunities against the Great Lakes Loons Thursday at Dozer Park, but could not capitalize in their 2-1 loss. Peoria stranded six runners on base, stranding the lead-off batter in four separate innings. The Chiefs had runners on second and third with one out in
Chiefs Fall in Extra Innings Despite Late Heroics
Peoria, IL- Despite a game-tying, pinch-hit home run by Osvaldo Tovalin in the ninth to force extra innings, the Chiefs were unable to come away with the win as Great Lakes scored four 10th inning runs to defeat the Chiefs 7-4 Wednesday at Dozer Park. Tovalin came off the bench
Chiefs Score Three in the 9th to Earn Walk-Off Win
Peoria, IL- The Chiefs put together a ninth inning rally to come from down two runs to win 3-2 over the Great Lakes Loons in walk-off fashion Tuesday at Dozer Park Down 2-0 heading into the bottom of the ninth, Victor Scott led off with a single off Orlando Ortiz.
Chiefs Held to One Hit in Sunday Loss at Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA- The Chiefs took advantage of some early walks but the bats were held largely silent in a 4-2 loss Sunday. Peoria wasted no time getting started in the first inning. Each of the first four batters walked on Sunday to give the Chiefs an early 1-0 cushion.
Cornwell, Taveras Silence Kernels in 5-1 Triumph
Cedar Rapids, IA- The duo of Alex Cornwell and Leonardo Taveras allowed just three hits Saturday in Peoria’s 5-1 win over Cedar Rapids. The Chiefs picked up their 20th win of the year in the process. In a battle of left-handers, it was Cornwell who outpitched Kernels starter Jordan Carr.
Pair of Four-Run Innings Lead Kernels Past Chiefs
Cedar Rapids, IA- The Cedar Rapids Kernels did their scoring in bunches and then held off a furious Peoria rally to defeat the Chiefs 8-4 on Friday. Chiefs right-hander Dionys Rodriguez made his fourth start of the season and his first against Cedar Rapids this season. The right-hander cruised through
Kernels Knock off Chiefs Thursday
Cedar Rapids, IA- The Peoria Chiefs jumped out to an early lead Thursday but the Cedar Rapids Kernels pieced together a rally to defeat the Chiefs 6-4 at PG Cares Field. Peoria wasted no time getting on the board in the top of the first inning. After back-to-back singles from
Early Offense Boosts Chiefs Past Kernels
Cedar Rapids, IA- The Chiefs did their damage early and rode the bullpen to a 6-4 win over Cedar Rapids on Wednesday afternoon. With the win, the Chiefs evened the series. Both clubs now have identical 19-16 records on the year. Peoria went down without a hit in the opening
Peoria Rally Falls Short Despite Pounding Out 13 Hits
Cedar Rapids, IA- The Chiefs offense collected 13 hits in Tuesday’s series opener at Cedar Rapids but came out on the wrong end of a 6-5 decision at PG Cares Field. Both teams entered the series with identical 18-15 records on the season, each 2.5 games out of first place.
Peoria Beats the Rain, Dayton in 5-4 Walk-Off Win
Peoria, IL- The Chiefs came from behind in the ninth inning to walk it off on Dayton 5-4 Sunday at Dozer Park. The win for Peoria closes out a 12-game homestand where the Chiefs went 9-3, including a series split with Dayton. With a steady downpour in play, the Chiefs
Late Rally Not Enough in 5-4 Defeat Saturday
Peoria, IL- A late Peoria rally was not enough Saturday as Peoria fell to the Dayton Dragons 5-4. The Chiefs made things interesting in the seventh inning against Dragons reliever Myles Gayman. Back-to-back singles from Thomas Francisco and Osvaldo Tovalin opened the inning. Brody Moore took Tovalin’s place at first
Chiefs Fall to Dayton Despite Hence's Return to the Mound
Peoria, IL- The Chiefs mustered just five hits in their 3-1 loss to Dayton on Friday at Dozer Park. The loss evens the series at two games a side. The highlight of the night for Peoria was the return of Tink Hence to the mound. The Cardinals No. 2 prospect
Three Peoria Pitchers Combine to Blank Dayton
Peoria, IL- The Chiefs defeated the Dayton Dragons 6-0 Thursday at Dozer Park behind a five-hit shutout. The win served as Peoria’s second shutout victory of the season and their first since April 23. Peoria pitchers allowed just eight baserunners on the night. In a spot start, Edgar Manzo tossed
Chiefs Win Streak Snapped Behind Dayton's Gem
Peoria, IL- The Chiefs offense was silenced to just two hits Wednesday at Dozer Park as Peoria fell to Dayton 5-1. The loss ends the Chiefs winning streak at seven games. The Dragons scored four unanswered runs after the first inning. A run-scoring double by Austin Callahan put Dayton ahead
Chiefs Rally Past Dayton, Win 7th Straight
Peoria, IL- The Chiefs took their seventh game in a row on Tuesday at Dozer Park, defeating the Dayton Dragons 3-2. The Chiefs had to rally late to get the win. Peoria trailed 2-0 in the bottom of the seventh inning and scored a pair to tie the game. Then,
Chiefs Win 2-1, Sweep Timber Rattlers in Peoria
Peoria, IL- The Chiefs secured their first series sweep of the season on Sunday at Dozer Park, defeating the Timber Rattlers 2-1. The win puts the Chiefs in a tie for second place with South Bend and now sit 1.5 games back of first place. The sweep is the first
Cornwell Tosses Seven Strong in Chiefs 7-3 Triumph
Peoria, IL- Chiefs starter Alex Cornwell went a season-long seven innings and scattered just three runs in Peoria’s 7-3 victory over Wisconsin at Dozer Park on Saturday. The Chiefs have now won five games in a row and are now two games over .500 for the first time this year.
Chiefs Win Slugfest 9-6
Peoria, IL- The Chiefs came out on the winning side of a slugfest at Dozer Park, defeating the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 9-6 on Friday. With the victory, the Chiefs have secured the series win and are over .500 for the first time this season at 13-12. The highlight of the