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15 hours ago
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Spartanburgers' Jones earns SAL honor
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Minor League Baseball and the South Atlantic League have named Hub City Spartanburgers' outfielder Keith Jones II as South Atlantic League Player of the Week for the week of June 2–8. Jones is the first Hub City position player to win a SAL honor. 'Keith's consistency day in and day out has led him to where he is, and where he's going,' said Drew Sannes, Spartanburgers' hitting coach. 'There's been some small adjustments getting him back to who he knows he can be on a nightly basis, but the dedication to the work & process really sets him apart.' Jones bashed four doubles and three home runs last series against the Greensboro Grasshoppers. All three long balls came over the final four games of the series. In total, his seven extra-base hits were the most of any High-A hitter. The New Mexico State product played in all six games of the series and smashed nine hits on the way to a .409 batting average and a 1.500 OPS for the week. 'It's exciting when he steps to the plate because you know there's going to be a quality at bat that could end up changing the outcome of any game,' said Sannes. 'We're excited to see where his continued work leads him moving forward over the next few months.' Hub City's outfielder, the Rangers' ninth round pick in 2024, is the first Spartanburgers field player to win a South Atlantic League award, but second 'Burger overall. Right-handed starter David Davalillo won Pitcher of the Week honors for the week of April 15-20 and was also awarded May Pitcher of the Month. The Spartanburgers welcome the Wilmington Blue Rocks to Fifth Third Park for six games beginning June 10. Jones and crew will grace the diamond at 6:35 p.m. ET Tuesday to begin the series. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Spartanburgers drop series finale to Grasshoppers, 9-4
GREENSBORO, N.C. (Hub City Spartanburgers) — Early offense came in droves on a sunny Sunday at First National Bank Field as the Greensboro Grasshoppers (37-18) out-slugged the Hub City Spartanburgers (30-27) by a 9-4 final to even the series at three games apiece. Five home runs, two of which were hit by Spartanburgers, electrified the crowd early on. The first big swing came against 'Burgers' starter JoseGonzalez (L, 1-5) in the bottom of the first when Javier Rivas smacked a two-run homer. AnthonyGutierrez and Keith Jones II went yard for Hub City, but the Grasshoppers pounded two more off the Spartanburgers righty. Gonzalez allowed six total runs, five of which were earned, through 3 1/3 innings. The Spartanburgers tagged Greensboro right-hander Hung-Leng Chang for four runs through four innings. LuisMarquez got the 'Burgers on the board in the second with an RBI double. Marquez finished the week with six hits and four RBIs through three games. Gutierrez cleared the fences in the third with his second homer of the season, and Jones belted longball number seven to bring home both himself and Marquez in the top of the fourth. The Jones home run tied the game at 4-4 after the top of the fourth, but Greensboro put a crooked number on the board in the bottom half to take the lead for good. The Grasshoppers' third homer of the game barely snuck over the left-center field wall. Reliever AdonisVillavicencio allowed another run on two singles and a ground ball. Both bullpens quieted the opposing offenses after the fourth. Grasshoppers' reliever J.P. Massey (W, 3-0) tossed two scoreless innings while JoshMollerus and VictorSimeon put three zeros on the scoreboard for Hub City. Greensboro scored two in the eighth against Anthony Susac. Up next for the Spartanburgers is a six-game set at Fifth Third Park against the High-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, the Wilmington Blue Rocks. First pitch of the opener Tuesday is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. ET. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-04-2025
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Weekly events: Bunnies and baseball and stories galore
Warmer weather means the calendar loads up with events for all ages all across the Upstate. Stay ahead with our full calendar of events. And be sure to visit Upstate Parent online and help us celebrate the hard work of local educators. Find all this and much more at To include your organization's family friendly events in Upstate Parent, email chris@ Friday Garden Foray is 10 – 11:30 a.m. April 18 at the South Carolina Botanical Garden. For full details and registration, visit Zookeeping Kids: Day in the Life, a drop off program for ages 8 – 11, is 10 a.m. – noon April 18 and 19 at the Greenville Zoo. For details and registration, visit Bilingual Story Time is at 4:30 p.m. April 18 at the Hughes Main Library. Cuentos bilingües en inglés y español para niños 7 años y menores acompañados por un adulto. Llame al 864-242-5000, ext. 2634 para más informatión. For details, visit Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union Main Street Fridays is 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. April 18 at NOMA Square on Main Street. Visit The Greenville Drive plays at 6:45 p.m. April 18 at Fluor Field. Stay for fireworks after the game. For tickets, visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 6:35 p.m. April 18. Stay for fireworks after the game. Visit Bunnyburg is 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. April 19 at TCMU-Spartanburg. Grab a bunny trail map and a bunny bag to collect goodies as you hop and play your way through the museum. For tickets and details, visit SPACE's 2nd Annual Earth Day Festival is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. April 19 at Glendale Shoals Nature Preserve. For details, visit Wonder Club is at 10 a.m. April 19 at TCMU-Greenville. Join Village Bakes for a hands-on cake decorating adventure where parents and children team up to stack, frost, and decorate their own mini cakes. Discover how everyday fruits and veggies can create vibrant, natural colors while learning techniques from Dr. Katie Sino. Registration is required for this Wonder Club class. Visit A Spring Festival is at Denver Downs Farm April 18 – 20. For tickets and details, visit Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. April 19 at M. Judson Booksellers on Main Street in Greenville. Visit for a story time and sweet treat. The event will move indoors to the children's section if weather requires. Visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 4:35 p.m. April 19. Visit The Greenville Drive plays at 6:45 p.m. April 19 at Fluor Field. Saturdays on the District is a family-friendly event that takes place before every Saturday home game. Held on the pedestrian-friendly District 356 (Field Street), there is no admission and activities include inflatable games, live music, face painting, balloon artists, food and beverage stations and more. For tickets, visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 2:05 p.m. April 20. Visit A Spring Fling Easter Celebration - The Greenville Drive plays at 3:05 p.m. April 20 at Fluor Field. Gates open at 2 p.m. Tickets for almost every seat in the stadium are $9 each, and families can enjoy inflatables, pictures with the Easter Bunny, face painting, balloon art, a post-game Easter egg hunt on the field and more. For tickets, visit Celebrate Earth Day April 22 at TCMU-Spartanburg with special story time, art and more. In SteamWorks Jr., make seed bombs to take home and plant. All programming is included with admission. For details, visit Garden Sprouts is 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. April 22 at the South Carolina Botanical Garden. Preschool children and their caregivers discover the wonders of the Botanical Garden through nature walks, crafts and more. For full details and registration, visit Tell Me About It Tuesday: Giraffe is at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. April 22 at the Greenville Zoo. Included with admission. For details, visit The Greenville Cycling Classic presented by Prisma Health returns to downtown Greenville April 24 to kick off Speed Week 2025, a series of criteriums featuring some of the fastest cycling in the states. The event welcomes professional racers from around the United States, including thousands of spectators, to the heart of downtown Greenville for this fast-paced style of road cycling. For details, visit My Life Sounds Like a Poem: A YA Novel-in-Verse about Peg Leg Bates – An Evening with Glenis Redmond is 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. April 24 at the Upcountry History Museum. For details, visit This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Events in Greenville, S.C. and the Upstate this week
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15-04-2025
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Spartanburgers see multiple sellouts for Opening Week
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Baseball fans seem to have a serious appetite for the sport's return to Spartanburg. The Hub City Spartanburgers will play their first series at Fifth Third Park this week and tickets have been going fast. According to a map on the team's website, tickets for Tuesday's home opener against the Bowling Green Hot Rods are sold out. Tickets for Thursday night's game are also sold out, and only terrace seats remain available for Friday and Saturday's games. 'The Spartanburgers are thrilled with the community's excitement for this first series, and look forward to welcoming everyone to Fifth Third Park for Opening Week,' said Ian Unsworth, broadcast and media relations manager for the Spartanburgers in an email on Tuesday. Tickets for the terrace and along the first and third base lines are still available for Wednesday and most sections of the ballpark still have seats available on Sunday. Unsworth said the team is inviting fans to celebrate Easter with a postgame Easter egg hunt. Hub City Spartanburgers are the High-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. As of Tuesday, they are tied for the lead the South Atlantic League South with the Bowling Green Hot Rods. The team announced it would be moving from Eastern North Carolina to Spartanburg in May 2023, marking the return of minor league baseball to the city. Previous story: Minor league baseball team to move to Spartanburg Spartanburg had been without a minor league team since 1995 when the Spartanburg Phillies moved to Kannapolis, North Carolina. The Spartanburgers name and color scheme was revealed last year, and work on Fifth Third Park began in November 2023. Read more: Hundreds attend groundbreaking for Spartanburg baseball stadium Anyone unable to get tickets to Tuesday's home opener can still catch the action live on CW62. In March the Spartanburgers and WSPA announced the network will air 15 home games on CW62, including Opening Night and a special July Fourth game. Previous story: WSPA, Spartanburgers announce partnership, 15 home games to air on CW62 Ingles will be the presenting sponsor of all Spartanburgers games on CW62. 7NEWS Sports Director Pete Yanity will call the play-by-play with Unsworth and Andrew Selover providing color commentary. Coverage will begin five minutes before the first pitch – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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20-02-2025
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Hub City Spartanburgers to host job fair
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – The Hub City Spartanburgers will host a job fair to fill an array of staff positions. Officials said the fair will take place March 1 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Spartanburg Mariott on North Church Street. Attendees will be able to apply and interview for positions like ushers, ticket takers, security, grounds crew, production, food and more. The Spartanburgers crew plans on holding more hiring events closer to the season opening at Fifth Third Park. The baseball park will open to fans for a Wofford-USC Upstate game on April 1. The Hub City Spartanburgers will officially start the season on April 4 against the Aberdeen IronBirds. Fifth Third Park officially opens April 15, with the Spartanburgers set to play the Bowling Green Hot Rods. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
