http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:13:02 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/20/toledo-mud-hens-finish-2026-season-strong-shutout-win-over-louisville-bats/stories/20260920105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/20/toledo-mud-hens-finish-2026-season-strong-shutout-win-over-louisville-bats/stories/20260920105#comments Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:30:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/20/toledo-mud-hens-finish-2026-season-strong-shutout-win-over-louisville-bats/stories/20260920105 A 2-0 victory over the Louisville Bats was a fitting close to the Toledo Mud Hens’ 2026 season Sunday. Toledo’s Carl Edwards, Jr., throws a pitch. Toledo’s Justice Bigbie catches a fly ball in the outfield. Toledo’s Andrew Navigato throws a pass to first to get an out. Toledo’s Corey Julks chases down a fly foul ball. Toledo’s Corey Julks takes off to first. Toledo’s Andrew Navigato watches his foul ball. Toledo’s Andrew Navigato swings at the ball. Toledo’s Michael Siani swings at the ball. Toledo’s Jace Jung swings at the ball. Toledo’s James Outman steals second as Louisville’s Edwin Arroyo defends. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/19/mud-hens-hold-down-bats-victory/stories/20260919102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/19/mud-hens-hold-down-bats-victory/stories/20260919102#comments Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:12:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/19/mud-hens-hold-down-bats-victory/stories/20260919102 The Toledo Mud Hens had quality pitching throughout and generated enough offense to defeat the Louisville Bats 4-1 on Saturday in the penultimate game of the season at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s James Outman hits the ball during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Louisville Bats at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Sept. 17. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/19/compete-play-hard-have-fun-jackson-wolf-s-message-behind-his-dancing-windup/stories/20260919031 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/19/compete-play-hard-have-fun-jackson-wolf-s-message-behind-his-dancing-windup/stories/20260919031#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:28:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/19/compete-play-hard-have-fun-jackson-wolf-s-message-behind-his-dancing-windup/stories/20260919031 Since joining the Toledo Mud Hens in August, Jackson Wolf has been a sensation. The 6-foot-7, left-handed pitcher has a 1.62 earned run average with 40 strikeouts in 33 innings pitched and fanned a career-high 11 batters against the St. Paul Saints on Aug. 28. It’s what Wolf does in between Toledo’s Jackson Wolf throws a pitch during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Louisville Bats at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Sept. 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/18/mud-hens-offense-held-check-loss-bats/stories/20260918129 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/18/mud-hens-offense-held-check-loss-bats/stories/20260918129#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:31:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/18/mud-hens-offense-held-check-loss-bats/stories/20260918129 The Toledo Mud Hens were unable to hold on to an early lead as they fell to the Louisville Bats 3-1 at Fifth Third Field on Friday despite allowing just four base hits. Toledo’s Sawyer Gipson-Long throws a pitch during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Iowa Cubs at Fifth Third Field on July 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/17/jung-s-offensive-output-ignites-mud-hens-over-louisville/stories/20260917112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/17/jung-s-offensive-output-ignites-mud-hens-over-louisville/stories/20260917112#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:07:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/17/jung-s-offensive-output-ignites-mud-hens-over-louisville/stories/20260917112 Jace Jung drove in four runs and the Toledo Mud Hens got a quality starting pitching performance from Dylan File in a 5-1 victory over the Louisville Bats on Thursday at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Dylan File throws a pitch during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Louisville Bats at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Sept. 17. Toledo’s Trei Cruz keeps his eyes on the ball. A foul ball heads into the Louisville dugout. Toledo’s Cal Stevenson swings at the ball. Toledo’s Jace Jung lunges and misses the ball. Toledo’s Justice Bigbie nearly loses his helmet while at bat. Toledo’s Cal Stevenson gets walked. Toledo’s James Outman hits the ball. Toledo’s Dylan File throws a pitch. Toledo’s Cal Stevenson, right, guards first base as Louisville’s Noelvi Marte leads off. Muddonna sits with fans. Toledo’s Seby Zavala gets his bat on the ball. Toledo’s Justice Bigbie catches a fly ball in the outfield. Toledo’s Dylan File chases down a grounder to complete the play to get an out at first. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/16/jung-homer-lifts-mud-hens-past-louisville/stories/20260916111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/16/jung-homer-lifts-mud-hens-past-louisville/stories/20260916111#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:29:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/16/jung-homer-lifts-mud-hens-past-louisville/stories/20260916111 A Jace Jung home run was all the offense the Toledo Mud Hens needed as they picked up a 3-1 victory over Louisville on Wednesday at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Corey Julks makes contact with the ball during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Louisville Bats at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Sept. 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/15/mud-hens-down-bats-behind-3-home-runs-in-7th-inning/stories/20260915110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/15/mud-hens-down-bats-behind-3-home-runs-in-7th-inning/stories/20260915110#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:31:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/15/mud-hens-down-bats-behind-3-home-runs-in-7th-inning/stories/20260915110 The Toledo Mud Hens defeated the Louisville Bats to start their final series of the season, as three home runs in the seventh inning through four at-bats lifted Toledo to a 5-3 victory. Toledo’s Seby Zavala rounds second during an International League baseball game against Louisville Bats on Sept. 15 at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Corey Julks runs to first. Toledo’s River Ryan throws a pitch. Toledo’s James Outman throws the ball from the outfield. Toledo’s River Ryan throws a pitch. Toledo’s James Outman throws the ball from the outfield. Toledo’s Michael Siani lunges to retrieve the ball in the outfield. Toledo’s River Ryan throws a pitch . Toledo’s Trei Cruz rounds third base. Toledo’s Max Anderson catches the ball in the midfield. Toledo’s Trei Cruz eyes the ball after making contact with it. Toledo’s Trei Cruz high fives his teammates after scoring a run. Toledo’s Jace Jung makes contact with the ball. Carter Williams, one of Toledo’s bat boys, blows a gum bubble. Louisville’s Orlando Arcia makes it safe to third. Toledo’s Corey Julks dives for the ball. Toledo’s Carl Edwards Jr. throws a pitch. Toledo’s Jace Jung makes contact with the ball. Toledo’s Trei Cruz looks up to the sky before batting. Toledo’s Trei Cruz looks up to the sky after hitting a foul ball. Toledo’s Carlos Pérez makes contact with the ball. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/13/mud-hens-offense-stifled-final-road-game/stories/20260913110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/13/mud-hens-offense-stifled-final-road-game/stories/20260913110#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:58:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/13/mud-hens-offense-stifled-final-road-game/stories/20260913110 DES MOINES — After scoring a run in the first inning, the Toledo Mud Hens were blanked for the rest of Sunday’s game as they fell to the Iowa Cubs 2-1 in their final road game of the season. Toledo’s Austin Gomber throws a pitch during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Sept. 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/12/mud-hens-answer-call-comeback-win-over-iowa/stories/20260912095 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/12/mud-hens-answer-call-comeback-win-over-iowa/stories/20260912095#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:38:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/12/mud-hens-answer-call-comeback-win-over-iowa/stories/20260912095 DES MOINES — Cal Stevenson’s ninth-inning two-run home run helped complete the Toledo Mud Hens’ rally as the visitors took down the Iowa Cubs 9-7 on Saturday at Principal Park. Max Anderson runs through third base during a Toledo Mud Hens game against the Iowa Cubs on June 30 at Fifth Third Field. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/11/iowas-big-7th-inning-sinks-mud-hens/stories/20260911129 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/11/iowas-big-7th-inning-sinks-mud-hens/stories/20260911129#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:19:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/11/iowas-big-7th-inning-sinks-mud-hens/stories/20260911129 DES MOINES — The Iowa Cubs used a five-run seventh inning to take down the Toledo Mud Hens 9-3 on Friday. Toledo’s Corey Julks makes contact with the ball during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Omaha Storm Chasers at Fifth Third Field on Aug. 9. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/10/mud-hens-power-past-iowa-cubs/stories/20260910118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/10/mud-hens-power-past-iowa-cubs/stories/20260910118#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:05:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/10/mud-hens-power-past-iowa-cubs/stories/20260910118 DES MOINES — The Toledo Mud Hens had Cal Stevenson, Carlos Perez, and Michael Siani each drive in a pair of runs as part of a 9-1 victory on the road over the Iowa Cubs on Thursday at Principal Park. Toledo’s Cal Stevenson hits a foul ball during an International League baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on July 2. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/09/perez-mud-hens-take-down-iowa-opener/stories/20260909123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/09/perez-mud-hens-take-down-iowa-opener/stories/20260909123#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:38:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/09/perez-mud-hens-take-down-iowa-opener/stories/20260909123 DES MOINES — The Toledo Mud Hens jumped out to an early lead on Wednesday and never looked back as they defeated the Iowa Cubs 7-3 to begin their final road trip of the season. Mud Hens pitcher Carl Edwards, Jr., works against Indianapolis in a Minor League Baseball game at Fifth-Third Field on Sept. 2 in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/06/indianapolis-rallies-9th-defeat-mud-hens-finale/stories/20260906161 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/06/indianapolis-rallies-9th-defeat-mud-hens-finale/stories/20260906161#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:14:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/06/indianapolis-rallies-9th-defeat-mud-hens-finale/stories/20260906161 The Toledo Mud Hens were unable to close out a late lead on Sunday as they fell to the Indianapolis Indians 8-5 in the series finale at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Andrew Navigato scoops up the ball in midfield during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Omaha Storm Chasers at Fifth Third Field in Toledo, Aug. 9. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/05/mud-hens-clinch-series-victory-against-indianapolis/stories/20260905100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/05/mud-hens-clinch-series-victory-against-indianapolis/stories/20260905100#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2026 02:43:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/05/mud-hens-clinch-series-victory-against-indianapolis/stories/20260905100 The Toledo Mud Hens defeated the Indianapolis Indians 5-3 on Saturday to secure a series victory at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Corey Julks makes contact with the ball while batting during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Sept. 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/04/mud-hens-winning-streak-ends-with-shutout-loss/stories/20260904109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/04/mud-hens-winning-streak-ends-with-shutout-loss/stories/20260904109#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:17:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/04/mud-hens-winning-streak-ends-with-shutout-loss/stories/20260904109 The Toledo Mud Hens saw their four-game winning streak end on Friday with a 6-0 loss to the Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field. Dylan File throws a pitch during an International League game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Louisville Bats at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on July 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/03/mud-hens-toss-combined-1-hitter-down-indianapolis/stories/20260903115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/03/mud-hens-toss-combined-1-hitter-down-indianapolis/stories/20260903115#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:52:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/03/mud-hens-toss-combined-1-hitter-down-indianapolis/stories/20260903115 Four Toledo Mud Hens pitchers combined to throw a one-hitter on Thursday in a 2-1 victory against the Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Jace Jung avoids the tag by Iowa’s Owen Ayers during a International League baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on Aug.19. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/02/8-run-outburst-7th-propels-hens-past-indianapolis/stories/20260902119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/02/8-run-outburst-7th-propels-hens-past-indianapolis/stories/20260902119#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:00:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/02/8-run-outburst-7th-propels-hens-past-indianapolis/stories/20260902119 Already leading by two, 3-1, the Toledo Mud Hens tacked on eight more in the bottom of the seventh to cruise to an 11-2 victory over the Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field on Wednesday. Mud Hens batter James Outman celebrates with his teammate after a solo homerun against Indianapolis in a Minor League Baseball game at Fifth-Third Field on Sept. 2 in downtown Toledo. Mud Hens batter Jase Jung gets the barrel of the bat on the ball against Indianapolis in a Minor League Baseball game at Fifth-Third Field on Sept. 2 in downtown Toledo. Mud Hens pitcher Carl Edwards, Jr., works against Indianapolis in a Minor League Baseball game at Fifth-Third Field on Sept. 2 in downtown Toledo. Mud Hens pitcher Carl Edwards, Jr., eyes the plate against Indianapolis in a Minor League Baseball game at Fifth-Third Field on Sept. 2 in downtown Toledo. Mud Hens pitcher Carl Edwards, Jr., works against Indianapolis in a Minor League Baseball game at Fifth-Third Field on Sept. 2 in downtown Toledo. Indianapolis pitcher Hunter Barco hurls against the Mud Hens in a Minor League Baseball game at Fifth-Third Field on Sept. 2 in downtown Toledo. Mud Hens second baseman Max Anderson turns the doubel play against Indianapolis in a Minor League Baseball game at Fifth-Third Field on Sept. 2 in downtown Toledo. Mud Hens pitcher Carl Edwards, Jr., taps teh ball against his chest against Indianapolis in a Minor League Baseball game at Fifth-Third Field on Sept. 2 in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/01/toledo-mud-hens-overcome-indianapolis-indians-rally-to-earn-9-7-victory/stories/20260901107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/01/toledo-mud-hens-overcome-indianapolis-indians-rally-to-earn-9-7-victory/stories/20260901107#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:26:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/01/toledo-mud-hens-overcome-indianapolis-indians-rally-to-earn-9-7-victory/stories/20260901107 The Toledo Mud Hens watched a four-run lead evaporate Tuesday against the Indianapolis Indians, but a three-run response earned Toledo a 9-7 home victory. Tied at 5 in the fourth inning, Mud Hens third baseman Jace Jung led a bounce-back charge with a sacrifice fly and right fielder Corey Julks Toledo’s Corey Julks makes contact with the ball while batting during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians on Sept. 1 at Fifth Third Field in Toledo. Toledo’s James Outman runs after making contact with the ball. Toledo’s Austin Gomber throws a pitch. Toledo’s Austin Gomber throws a pitch. Toledo’s Max Burt runs to first base after making contact with the ball. Toledo’s Max Burt makes contact with the ball while batting. Toledo’s Trei Cruz runs to home base. Toledo’s Trei Cruz turns around to run back to third base. Toledo’s Corey Julks makes contact with the ball while batting. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/30/big-4th-5th-innings-help-mud-hens-take-series/stories/20260830118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/30/big-4th-5th-innings-help-mud-hens-take-series/stories/20260830118#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:52:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/30/big-4th-5th-innings-help-mud-hens-take-series/stories/20260830118 ST. PAUL — A pair of five-run innings helped propel the Toledo Mud Hens to a 10-6 win over the St. Paul Saints on Sunday and wrap up a series victory. Toledo’s Jace Jung breaks his bat during a International League baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on Aug. 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/29/grand-slam-keys-saints-win-over-mud-hens/stories/20260829100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/29/grand-slam-keys-saints-win-over-mud-hens/stories/20260829100#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:40:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/29/grand-slam-keys-saints-win-over-mud-hens/stories/20260829100 ST. PAUL — A fifth-inning grand slam for the host St. Paul Saints lifted them to an 8-1 victory over the Toledo Mud Hens on Saturday in the penultimate game of the series. Toledo’s Cal Stevenson bats during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Louisville Bats at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on July 26.