http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:34:43 GMT en-us hourly 1 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. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/28/mud-hens-use-early-lead-take-down-saints/stories/20260828109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/28/mud-hens-use-early-lead-take-down-saints/stories/20260828109#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:10:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/28/mud-hens-use-early-lead-take-down-saints/stories/20260828109 ST. PAUL — The Toledo Mud Hens raced out to an early lead on Friday and never looked back, defeating the St. Paul Saints 4-1 for their third consecutive victory. First baseman Cal Stevenson outruns a throw to third 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/2026/08/27/home-runs-power-mud-hens-past-st-paul/stories/20260827111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/27/home-runs-power-mud-hens-past-st-paul/stories/20260827111#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:46:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/27/home-runs-power-mud-hens-past-st-paul/stories/20260827111 ST. PAUL — The Toledo Mud Hens hit three home runs to secure a 9-3 victory over the St. Paul Saints in the third game of the six-game series on Thursday. Toledo’s Trei Cruz runs to first after making contact during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Omaha Storm Chasers at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Aug. 4. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/26/chris-meyers-triple-a-call-up-brings-baseball-journey-full-circle/stories/20260826083 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/26/chris-meyers-triple-a-call-up-brings-baseball-journey-full-circle/stories/20260826083#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:08:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/26/chris-meyers-triple-a-call-up-brings-baseball-journey-full-circle/stories/20260826083 When Chris Meyers got called up to play for the Toledo Mud Hens on Aug. 18, he wasn’t just any new guy in the clubhouse. Mud Hens batter Chris Meyers drives a double in his first at-bat with team against the Iowa Cubs in a Minor League Baseball game at Fifth Third Field on Aug. 18 in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/25/mud-hens-struggles-continue-in-series-opening-loss-at-st-paul/stories/20260825110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/25/mud-hens-struggles-continue-in-series-opening-loss-at-st-paul/stories/20260825110#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:13:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/25/mud-hens-struggles-continue-in-series-opening-loss-at-st-paul/stories/20260825110 ST. PAUL — The Toledo Mud Hens dropped their series opener to the St. Paul Saints 8-3 on Tuesday to run their losing streak to five games. Second baseman Max Anderson completes a double play by throwing to first base 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/2026/08/23/mud-hens-drop-4th-straight-to-iowa-in-series-finale/stories/20260823097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/23/mud-hens-drop-4th-straight-to-iowa-in-series-finale/stories/20260823097#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:11:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/23/mud-hens-drop-4th-straight-to-iowa-in-series-finale/stories/20260823097 A late rally fell short as the Toledo Mud Hens lost their fourth straight game, falling to the Iowa Cubs 4-2 at Fifth Third Field in Sunday’s series finale. Iowa’s Ben Cowles, left, fails to tag out Toledo’s Andrew Navigato at third during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Iowa Cubs at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Aug. 23. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/22/mud-hens-force-extras-but-fall-iowa-10-innings/stories/20260822094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/22/mud-hens-force-extras-but-fall-iowa-10-innings/stories/20260822094#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:38:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/22/mud-hens-force-extras-but-fall-iowa-10-innings/stories/20260822094 After rallying to force extra innings, the Toledo Mud Hens gave up four runs to the Iowa Cubs in the top of the 10th in a 7-3 loss on Saturday at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Max Burt makes contact with the ball during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on May 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/21/iowa-makes-easy-work-mud-hens/stories/20260821110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/21/iowa-makes-easy-work-mud-hens/stories/20260821110#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:35:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/21/iowa-makes-easy-work-mud-hens/stories/20260821110 Toledo had a two-run lead heading into the fourth inning Friday against Iowa at Fifth Third Field, but by the end of it the Mud Hens found themselves in a hole. Toledo’s Trei Cruz runs to first after making contact during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Omaha Storm Chasers at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Aug. 4. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/20/mud-hens-suffer-loss-to-cubs-in-extras/stories/20260820123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/20/mud-hens-suffer-loss-to-cubs-in-extras/stories/20260820123#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:29:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/20/mud-hens-suffer-loss-to-cubs-in-extras/stories/20260820123 The Toledo Mud Hens were one out away from taking the first three games in their home series with Iowa, only to have victory ripped away. The visiting Cubs got a two-out RBI double from James Triantos in the top of the ninth inning to tie it at 4, then Chas McCormick’s groundout scored ghost runner Owen Ayers in the 10th, helping them earn a 5-4 win on Thursday at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Max Anderson catches the ball as Iowa’s James Triantos slides into second base during a International League baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on Aug. 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/19/mud-hens-walk-off-cubs/stories/20260819119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/19/mud-hens-walk-off-cubs/stories/20260819119#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:57:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/19/mud-hens-walk-off-cubs/stories/20260819119 The Toledo Mud Hens saved their most important hits for the end, with Bennett Lee’s two-out RBI single bringing home Cal Stevenson to give the hosts a 2-1 walk-off victory over the Iowa Cubs in the second game of the series Wednesday. Toledo’s Cal Stevenson slides to make the out during a International League baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on Aug. 19. Toledo’s Max Anderson catches the ball as Iowa’s James Triantos slides into second base during a International League baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on Aug. 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/18/mud-hens-roll-cubs-behind-sears-dominant-outing-lees-3-run-blast/stories/20260818122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/18/mud-hens-roll-cubs-behind-sears-dominant-outing-lees-3-run-blast/stories/20260818122#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:57:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/18/mud-hens-roll-cubs-behind-sears-dominant-outing-lees-3-run-blast/stories/20260818122 Bennett Lee and Max Burt launched home runs for the Toledo Mud Hens as relief pitcher Andrew Sears limited the Iowa Cubs with five scoreless innings, helping Toledo pick up a convincing series-opening victory, 9-2. Mud Hens winning pitcher Andrew Sears leans to get another strikeout. Mud Hens winning pitcher Andrew Sears hurls. Mud Hens fans are greeted by Cattrick from the Toledo Walleye. Mud Hens winning pitcher Andrew Sears works his delivery. Mud Hens winning pitcher Andrew Sears likes the strikeout he earned against the Iowa Cubs. Mud Hens winning pitcher Andrew Sears is excited about a strikeout. Iowa Cubs batter Justin Dean is dismayed at the strikeout call, which he swung through. Mud Hens batter Chris Meyers drives a double. Mud Hens batters face Iowa Cubs pitcher Braxton Garrett. Mud Hens baserunner Andrew Navigato steals second base safely. Mud Hens batter Bennett Lee drives in a 3-run home run. Mud Hens fan Nick Gulch waves the bird flag against the Iowa Cubs in a Minor League Baseball game at Fifth-Third Field on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in downtown Toledo. Mud Hens batter Bennett Lee drives in a 3-run home run. Mud Hens batter Andre Navigato swings at dirt. Iowa Cubs manager Marty Pevey takes the field to dispute the umpire's choice to eject him for arguing about the speed with which Mud Hens pitchers were successively delivering pitches against his batters. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/16/mud-hens-drop-finale-split-series-louisville/stories/20260816121 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/16/mud-hens-drop-finale-split-series-louisville/stories/20260816121#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:55:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/16/mud-hens-drop-finale-split-series-louisville/stories/20260816121 LOUISVILLE — An early deficit proved too much to overcome for the Toledo Mud Hens as they fell to the Louisville Bats 5-1 in Sunday’s series finale to split the six-game set. Toledo Mud Hens pitcher Dylan File throws a pitch during a game against the Iowa Cubs at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on July 5. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/15/andersons-homer-bricenos-late-single-lift-mud-hens-win/stories/20260815112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/15/andersons-homer-bricenos-late-single-lift-mud-hens-win/stories/20260815112#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:21:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/15/andersons-homer-bricenos-late-single-lift-mud-hens-win/stories/20260815112 LOUISVILLE — Josue Briceño’s RBI single in the eighth inning helped the Toledo Mud Hens defeat the Louisville Bats 4-3 on Saturday. Toledo’s Max Anderson gives the thumbs up to the dugout after hitting a double during a baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on May 8.