The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes battled back to tie the game early but couldn’t overcome a timely offensive attack from the Quincy Doggy Paddlers, who scored three runs in the fifth inning before adding insurance in the ninth to secure a 6-2 victory Thursday night in Prospect League action. Despite being held to seven hits, Springfield…
For three mornings in late July, Robin Roberts Stadium wasn’t just home to Prospect League baseball—it became a classroom where the next generation of players learned the fundamentals of America’s pastime. From Wednesday, July 22 through Friday, July 24, the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes welcomed dozens of young athletes, ranging in age from approximately 6 to…
The Decatur Bean Ballers earned a pair of victories over the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes on Tuesday, sweeping a seven-inning weekday doubleheader in the latest edition of the “Battle of I-72.” Decatur overcame an early deficit to win the opening game 7-3 before its offense erupted for 21 runs in the nightcap, securing a 21-11 victory…
The opening game of Saturday’s Battle of I-72 doubleheader belonged to the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes, who erupted for eight first-inning runs and never looked back en route to an 11-4 victory over the Decatur Bean Ballers. Springfield took advantage of patient at-bats, timely hitting, and a pair of Decatur errors during a marathon opening frame…
The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes battled back to within two runs through six innings, but a six-run eighth inning proved to be the difference as the Rex pulled away for a 12-4 victory on Monday night. Springfield collected seven hits and remained within striking distance for much of the contest before the visitors broke the game…
Written by Sam Corbett- Game 24 – 10-0 L V. REX (8) Week 5 of the summer began with a slow night as the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes found themselves on the wrong end of a 10-0 ballgame with the Terre Haute REX. Springfield was held to just two hits and six total base runners. The…
This week on Sitting Down With the ‘Shoes, we welcome Jimmy Koza, assistant coach of the Springfield Horseshoes. Koza shares his unique journey through the game of baseball, from his days as a player with the Horseshoes to competing in Quincy and ultimately returning to Springfield in a coaching role. He discusses the lessons he…
The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes and Dubois County Bombers traded victories in a tightly contested doubleheader, with each game scheduled for seven innings. Dubois County claimed the opener 2-0 behind a dominant pitching performance, while Springfield answered in dramatic fashion in the nightcap, walking off the Bombers 8-6 in the bottom of the eighth inning. Bombers…
