Jun 14 2061: He's Already Hit One, He Can't Hit Two - by GullyFoyle on September 19th, 2023
With Escobedo, Hawkins and Dorsey filling the bases Wolves 2B Curt Hill stepped up to face Bossier City reliever Javier Garcia. He'd already hit one grand slam on the night, contributing to a 7-4 Wolves lead.
He proceeded to make it 11-4 by smashing a rare second grand slam. Hawkins and Dorsey getting runs both times.
Hill, 27, had only managed 17 homers in his career thus far, and looked as surprised as everyone else in the stadium.
Jan 13 2060: Wolves Celebrate Move To Spokane With Runs Record - by GullyFoyle on May 27th, 2023
In their first season since moving to Spokane, the former Dayton Hawks set the highest mark for runs scored in their entire history with 987 runs. The previous record of 939 was set 33 years ago in 2026.
When asked what he thought of the record Wolves Manager Matt Knox responded "I don't care. We finished third. Whatever we're doing, we need to do it better."
Jan 13 2050: Last of the Three Musketeers Retires - by GullyFoyle on April 17th, 2021
OF Fast Eddie Williams today announced he was joining 2B Christian Casanova, and SS Leonard Cahill in retiring. Simultaneously, the Hawks announced he was joining his fellow Musketeers in the Hall of Fame.
The three players who were drafted within a season of each other were mainstays on the Hawks team that reached the Legends League.
Williams, 2035 ROTY, 7x allstar, 3x all league, and a 3x golden glove, retires as the Hawks leader in games played (2233), hits (2279), dbls (650), triples (122), and runs (1145).
In addition his 0.280 batting average is good for 8th overall amongst Hawks hitters, and he has the 10th best slugging percentage at 0.454
He will be missed.
Jan 15 2048: Supernova finally dims. - by GullyFoyle on November 15th, 2020
Long time Hawks second baseman, Christian Casanova, known as "Supernova" retired after 15 mostly successful seasons. The 2029 6th round pick holds numerous Hawks records and can now boast the largest plaque in the Hawks Hall of Fame. Among his diverse records are total games played, total hits, total home runs, total stolen bases, and total double plays; showing his versatility. The best at whatever he did for the Hawks, he retires as the greatest player the Hawks have ever had.
Oct 08 2047: Injury replacement throws no hitter. - by GullyFoyle on November 5th, 2020
With Bert McGowan's elbow still stiff, Estaban Rosa was called up for the 7th October home game with the Colorado Springs Buzzards, and proceeded to stake his claim for a permanent starting job with the possibly the best pitching performance in Dayton history.
Rosa, 31, and in his 11th season, gave up no hits, and only one walk (in the 7th) in claiming the 4-0 victory. This was the 5th complete game of his career, and he also became only the 14th Dayton pitcher to record more than one career shutout.
The left hander has now made a case to remain as one of Dayton's starters as they continue their fight with the Novi Doubledays for the ii.2 Western Conference title.