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Bulls beat Bats, win series [Sports]

The Durham Bulls beat the Louisville Bats 4-2 Sunday evening at Durham Bulls Athletic Park to win the best-of-five Governors’ Cup playoff series 3-2 and end Louisville’s remarkable season.

By Josh Cook

The Louisville Bats messed the Bulls and got the horns, again.

The Durham Bulls beat the Bats 4-2 Sunday evening at Durham Bulls Athletic Park to win the best-of-five Governors’ Cup playoff series three games to two, and to end a remarkable season for Louisville.

It was the fifth time, and the third year in a row, that the Bulls have beaten the Bats in the International League postseason.

Top 10 moments of Bats' 2010 regular season [Sports]

The Louisville Bats capped off an incredible, and improbable, 2010 regular season Monday. Here is a look back at the Top 10 moments of the 2010 season so far, as the Bats prepare for their best-of-five playoff series that begins at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday night against the Durham Bulls at Louisville Slugger Field.

By Josh Cook

The Louisville Bats capped off an incredible, and improbable, 2010 regular season Monday.

Here is a look back at the Top 10 moments of the 2010 season so far, as the Bats prepare for their best-of-five playoff series that begins at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday night against the Durham Bulls at Louisville Slugger Field.

TOP 10 MOMENTS OF BATS' 2010 REGULAR SEASON

Bats lose again, but still have a shot at division title [Sports]

The Louisville Bats lost 5-3 to Indianapolis on Sunday night at Louisville Slugger Field, but still have a chance to win their third division title in a row. That's because Toledo clobbered Columbus 9-1 Sunday. The Clippers lead Louisville by a half-game in the International League West heading into Monday - the final day of the regular season. If the Bats beat the Indians (first pitch is set for 1 p.m.) and the Clippers lose at Toledo (first pitch 1 p.m.), Louisville will win its third West title in a row.

By Josh Cook

The Louisville Bats' hopes for a third straight division title will come down to the final game of the regular season.

Louisville lost 5-3 to Indianapolis on Sunday night at Louisville Slugger Field, while Toledo clobbered Columbus 9-1. The Clippers (79-64) lead the Bats (78-64) by a half-game in the International League West heading to Monday - the final day of the regular season.

Bats bombard Indians to keep title hopes alive [Sports]

The Louisville Bats bombed the Indianapolis Indians 16-6 at Victory Field on Friday night to pull within a half-game of Columbus in the International League West with three games remaining in the regular season. The Bats lead Syracuse by three games in the IL wildcard standings and can clinch a playoff spot with a Saturday victory, or a loss by the Chiefs. Michael Griffin, left, went 4-for-5 with four RBIs and four runs scored to lead Louisville at the plate.  

By Josh Cook

The Louisville Bats kept their chances for a division three-peat alive Friday night.

The Bats bombed the host Indianapolis Indians 16-6 at Victory Field. The win moved Louisville (78-62) within a half-game of Columbus (79-62), which lost 5-3 to Toledo on Friday, in the International League West with three games remaining in the regular season.

Bats blow early lead, lose 7-5 to Indians [Sports]

The Louisville Bats built an early 4-1 lead at Indianapolis, but the Indians rallied for a 7-5 win at Victory Field on Thursday night. The loss dropped Louisville 1 1/2 games behind Columbus, which beat Toledo on Thursday, in the International League West with four games to play. The Bats, however, do lead Syracuse by three games in the IL wildcard race.

By Josh Cook

Things started well for the Louisville Bats on Thursday night, but they didn't end that way.

The Bats blew an early 4-1 lead as host Indianapolis rallied for a 7-5 win at Victory Field.

The loss dropped Louisville (77-62) 1 1/2 games behind Columbus (79-61), an 8-0 winner over Toledo, in the International League West with only four games remaining in the regular season.

Mud Hens make quick work of Bats; Louisville falls a half-game behind Columbus [Sports]

A pair of pitchers limited Louisville to only four hits as the host Toledo Mud Hens beat the Bats 4-1 in just two hours and six minutes at Fifth Third Field on Tuesday night. The loss dropped Louisville a half-game behind Columbus in the International League West with six games remaining in the regular season. But the good news is the Bats lead Buffalo and Syracuse by four games in the IL wildcard race.

By Josh Cook

It was a quick and costly loss for the Louisville Bats on Tuesday night.

A pair of pitchers limited Louisville to only four hits as the host Toledo Mud Hens beat the Bats 4-1 in just two hours and six minutes at Fifth Third Field.

Bats blank Mud Hens 8-0, still lead Columbus by 1 1/2 [Sports]

A five-run seventh inning and some solid pitching propelled the Louisville Bats to an 8-0 win over the Toledo Mud Hens on Sunday afternoon at Louisville Slugger Field. The victory, coupled with one by Columbus, helped Louisville maintain its 1 1/2-game lead over the Clippers in the International League West standings. Jeremy Horst, left, notched his first Triple-A victory for the Bats.

By Josh Cook

A five-run seventh inning and some solid pitching helped the Louisville Bats maintain their lead in the International League West.

The Bats beat visiting Toledo 8-0 Sunday - their 13th shutout of the season - to keep their 1 1/2-game lead over Columbus intact in the IL West. Both Louisville (76-59) and Columbus (75-61) have eight games remaining in the regular season.

Bats win eighth straight, move into first place [Sports]

The Louisville Bats, who were in fourth place in the International League West at the Triple-A All-Star break, moved into first in the division Thursday night. Louisville's 10-4 win over host Toledo, coupled with Columbus' 4-3 13-inning loss to Syracuse, gave the Bats a half-game lead over the Clippers in the West. Chris Valaika, left, and Wladimir Balentien each went 4-for-5 at the plate to lead Louisville's 17-hit attack.

By Josh Cook

From worst to first.

The Louisville Bats, who were in fourth place in the International League West at the Triple-A All-Star break, moved into first in the division Thursday night. Louisville's 10-4 win over host Toledo, coupled with Columbus' 4-3 13-inning loss to Syracuse, gave the Bats (68-51) a half-game lead over the Clippers (68-52) in the West.

Bats eke out another win, beat Mud Hens 8-7 [Sports]

Wladimir Balentien's two-run double in the top of the ninth gave he Louisville Bats an 8-7 win over host Toledo at Fifth Third Field as they improved to 9-2 in one-run games in July and August. Balentien, left, went 3-for-5 with five RBIs.

By Josh Cook

The Louisville Bats' recent one-run magic continued Tuesday night.

Wladimir Balentien's two-run double with two out in the top of the ninth gave the Bats an 8-7 win over host Toledo at Fifth Third Field.

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