After losing the series at Lincoln over the weekend, the Sioux City Explorers continue their nine-game road trip at Kansas City Tuesday, looking to bounce back in a three-game series against the Monarchs.
Sioux City ended it's longest losing skid of the 2023 season by defeating Gary by a 6-3 final at home at Lewis & Clark Park in Sioux City on Thursday. The Explorers salvaged the final contest of the three-game series with the SouthShore RailCats.
With a loss to Gary on Wednesday at Lewis & Clark Park, the Sioux City Explorers on in the midst of a season-worst five-game losing streak. The league-leader in strikeouts, Sioux City's Solomon Bates (3-3) started out hot and carried a perfect game into the fourth inning.
The Sioux City Explorers couldn't fend off the comeback bid by Gary on Wednesday night at Lewis & Clark Park as the visiting RailCats won, 5-4.
After taking two of three at home, the Sioux City Explorers hit the road to start a weekend series against Milwaukee. The Explorers couldn’t overtake the Milkmen in Friday night's series opener, dropping the game 5-2.
This week, the Sioux City Explorers got back to .500 thanks in part to a gem of a game by pitcher Solomon Bates against the Sioux Falls Canaries. In seven innings, the 26-year-old right-hander struck out 11 and allowed one run on four hits and a walk.
Sioux City Explorers put an end to their four-game losing skid on Wednesday night. Not only that, but a 12-9 win at home at Lewis and Clark Park over Sioux Falls put the Explorers back to .500 on the season at 12-12.
Close games have largely been unkind to the Sioux City Explorers this season. On Tuesday night, the Explorers lost yet another close game, as Sioux City was defeated at home at Lewis and Clark Park by Sioux Falls, 5-4.
Ending a four-game skid, the Sioux City Explorers nipped Cleburne Railroaders 6-5 in 10 innings Thursday night. The X’s (11-9) started a three-game series against the Kane County Cougars Friday night at Lewis and Clark Park.
CLEBURNE, Texas – Dropping out of first place in the American Association West Division for the first time this season, the Sioux City Explorers fell 13-7 to the Cleburne Railroaders Wednesday night.
A second Sioux City Explorers' pitcher was recognized in the American Association in as many weeks for their on-field performance. Solomon Bates, a 26-year-old right-hander, was named the league's Pitcher of the Week for the week ending May 21.
Sioux City took three games over the Kansas City Monarchs over the weekend to start the season. Verburg was one of several pitchers that were sharp for the Explorers as Sioux City out-scored the Monarchs 19-2 over the three-game set.
The Sioux City Explorers took two games against the Kansas City Monarchs on Saturday and followed it up with a walk-off win on Sunday.
Sioux City Explorers manager Steve Montgomery talks about the upcoming season, improvements to Lewis and Clark Park, moving players up to the majors and the pitch clock. The Explorers' 2023 season opens Friday at home against the Kansas City Monarchs.
When the Explorers were down in the bottom of the division, Sioux City Manager Steve Montgomery didn’t panic or try to release players. He just asked his men in the clubhouse to do their jobs. He asked them to not do too much and trust the guy behind him.
“We really dug ourselves out,” Montgomery said. “We played .650 baseball over the last six weeks. It came down to three teams. I don't feel like the better team won, but you have to give them credit. We’ll be back next year."
Monday’s 2 p.m. game between the two teams will determine the fourth and final playoff spot.
“Danny is a game changer on the bases,” Explorers manager Steve Montgomery said. “He is a guy who puts a lot of pressure on the pitching."
The Explorers (46-47) are coming back to Sioux City after winning 10-4 Sunday over Lake Country.
The 6-foot-2 Sioux City Explorers pitcher from Oak Hills, California, has a dream to make it to the big leagues, but his dream might differ in this way: Bates wants to become the first openly gay baseball player in Major League history.
SIOUX FALLS — Zach Hedges dominated over the course of eight innings and the Explorers finished off the five game series with the Sioux Falls Canaries with a 4-1 win.
SIOUX FALLS — The Sioux City Explorers scored a single run in each of the first four innings which led the way to a 7-2 victory over the Sioux Falls Canaries on Wednesday.
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Explorers outfielder Sebastian Zawada is no different, and on Tuesday, he had to report to a new job earlier than anticipated.
The Sioux City Explorers earned a split with the Sioux Falls Canaries on Monday at Sioux Falls Stadium. In Game 1, the X’s won 8-2 while the Canaries shut out their Interstate 29 rival 1-0 in the nightcap.
Solomon Bates pitcher for the Sioux City Explorers, talks about his journey to come out as gay in 2022.
"He is absolutely a huge asset to the roster and the clubhouse," Sioux City Explorers Manager Steve Montgomery said. "He does a lot of preparation and things not everyone does. He plays that position with a lot of pride."
The Sioux City Explorers' Ademar Rifaela has perhaps the hottest bat in the month of August. He entered Thursday’s American Association game against Lincoln with a 13-game hitting streak. The team itself is still pushing for a playoff berth.
The Sioux City Explorers host the Lincoln Saltdogs, Wednesday.
Johnson accepted a scouting role with the Los Angeles Kings (@LAKings), meaning he’ll leave the team that gave him the chance to be a front office member in hockey.
The Sioux City Explorers host the Lincoln Saltdogs, Wednesday.