Hillcats defeat Columbia Fireflies 8-2 in a decisive game three.

Hillcats defeated the Fredericksburg Nationals in a 5-4 walk-off victory.

Generals defeated the Hornets 13-12

Salem left 9 runners on base in its second consecutive loss to Lynchburg

Lynchburg's 3 runs in the fifth inning led to their sixth win this season.

Red Sox deliver a win on Education Day.

Sen. Mark Warner threw the first ceremonial pitch at the annual Education Day game between the Salem Red Sox and Lynchburg Hillcats on Wednesday morning.

Salem tied the game in the bottom of the eighth before winning it on a walk-off balk in Tuesday night's series opener.

Lynchburg T-Mobile store to offer complimentary Lynchburg Hillcats tickets while supplies last.

In Appalachian League action, the Pulaski River Turtles earned an 8-4 road win.

WATCH: Red Sox get the 5-4 win over the Hillcats Thursday

Salem scored four runs in the 2nd inning but had nothing else to offer.

The exhibit will be open until June 3.

Lynchburg plated six runs in the 4th inning.

Hillcats beat Salem on "Nothing Night"

After losing in walk-off fashion Friday night, Lynchburg made sure to score insurance runs to secure the win on Saturday.

WATCH: Red Sox beat Hillcats on education day

Lynchburg jumped to an 11-0 lead before Salem began to rally back.

The Hillcats win their home opener at Bank of the James Stadium in Lynchburg.

The Hillcats fell one series short of a Carolina League championship.

Salem's three runs in the first 2 innings good enough for the Saturday night win.

The annual event honors the former Lynchburg Hillcats longtime employee and General Manager Ronnie Roberts who passed away in 2020 due to cancer.

The Hillcats clinched the first-half North Division title in the Carolina League.

The Salem Red Sox started it’s 2 week road stretch not far from home--just down Rt. 460 to take on the Lynchburg Hillcats.

For the second night in a row the Lynchburg Hillcats put up double digit runs in a win over rival Salem. Last night they secured an 11-4 win to open this latest road swing in Salem. Wednesday they followed it up with a 10-2 thrashing of their 460 rivals. Third baseman Milan Tolentino led the way, going 3-or-5 with 3 runs batted in and a run scored. The Hillcats are 19-15 on the season. The Red Sox fall to 17-18.

The Salem Red Sox and Lynchburg Hillcats split doubleheader wins on Wednesday.

Salem opened the 2022 season with two wins over Lynchburg Saturday.

The Red Sox scored in the bottom of the first inning before the skies opened up with heavy rain.

The Salem Red Sox prepare for a jam-packed season of family fun ahead of their home opener on April 8.

The Lynchburg Hillcats announced that catcher Andrés Meléndez passed away Thursday at the age of 20 in Miami, FL.

The Lynchburg Hillcats hosted 14 teams and 41 seniors on Tuesday in the Ronnie Roberts Senior Classic. Team West beat Team East 14-13.

Hillcats starting pitcher Xzavion Curry tallied six strikeouts and allowed one run in five and one-thirds innings.

WSLS 10 meteorologists will appear on the Jumbotron at Red Sox home games this season

Pattern favors shots of cooler air with only brief scattered showers

Hillcats had 15 hits in the 16-3 win over Fredericksburg

ROANOKE, Va. – After having the 2020 season canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, minor league baseball teams across Southwest Virginia are gearing up for what could be the busiest season yet. The Salem Red Sox are slated to play 60 games this season. The team has to follow directions from the governor’s office and major league baseball which is only allowing 25% capacity right now. The Red Sox host their home opener at the ballpark on May 11 against the Lynchburg Hillcats. Salem Red Sox 2021 Schedule (Copyright 2020 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.)

The Lynchburg Hillcats have released their 2021 schedule and will start playing at Bank of the James Stadium on Tuesday, May 4, against the Fredericksburg Nationals. In the recently released 2021 schedule, you can find 15 of the 20 series against Northern Division opponents with 36 games against Salem, 30 games against Delmarva, and 24 games against Fredericksburg. The complete schedule can be found below:Lynchburg Hillcats 2021 schedule (Lynchburg Hillcats)Baby Southpaw bobblehead will be at the opening night and the come-back season will end on the road. Baby SouthPaw bobble (Lynchburg Hillcats)The final regular-season home game is against the Salem Red Sox and is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 12. To purchase tickets or learn more, visit lynchburg-hillcats.com, call 434-528-1144, or visit the Bank of the James Stadium Box Office.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Baseball players in the Hill City could still end up playing home games in Cleveland. The Lynchburg Hillcats announced Wednesday that they’ve been formally invited by the Cleveland Indians to become their new Low-A affiliate. “We appreciate Cleveland’s commitment to top-notch player development and working with us to keep professional baseball in Lynchburg for years to come. We can’t wait to host baseball games again at Bank of the James Stadium and do what we do best -- provide affordable family fun to our passionate fans.”The announcement comes as Major League Baseball has altered the minor league structure. Lynchburg was last a Low-A club in 1989 as a Boston Red Sox affiliate.

LYNCHBURG, Va. After the success of the Ronnie Roberts Classic, the Lynchburg Hillcats decided to host another special baseball game at Bank of James Stadium, this time to honor the seniors from the Dogwood District. More than 20 players came together two make up two teams. The Blue team consisted of players from Appomattox, Dan River, and William Campbell High Schools. The Grey team consisted of players from Altavista and Gretna High Schools. Sunday nights game had a great display of defensive play and big bats, as the Blue team scored in the final 4 innings to secure a 14-2 victory.

LYNCHBURG, Va. More than 40 high school baseball seniors had a chance to take one last step in the batters box Saturday night. The Lynchburg Hillcats hosted the Ronnie Roberts Senior Classic giving seniors a chance to play one final game together, while also honoring a legend. Ronnie Roberts served in multiple roles for the Hillcats during a 28 year span, most notably as general manager before retiring in 2018. His family was on hand Saturday and received a jersey signed by all the players and coaches in the game. The east battled hard but the western all-stars do prevail, 7-4, in the inaugural Ronnie Roberts Senior Classic.

LYNCHBURG, Va. The Lynchburg Hillcats are just another team in our area that are mourning the loss of the Minor League Baseball season. Were all bummed, Hillcats General Manager Chris Jones said. Obviously they worked so hard, all season, all off-season, putting on a great show that were known for. Not getting to do that is just a real bummer for us.With little to no revenue for some minor league teams this summer, the Hillcats are hopeful baseball will be played next summer. Were a small business, like a lot of small businesses around us, its going to hurt for a long time, Jones said.

LYNCHBURG, Va. Yesterday in Lynchburg, the Carolina League All-Star game was supposed to be played. It would have been the citys first time hosting the game in 25 years. Its really sad for the city. It was our chance to really shine, and show off what weve done here for the last 25 years, General Manager Chris Jones said. Theres been so many ideas thrown around, as you can see, major league baseball and the players association are having their own issues, so I think minor league baseball is down on the totem pole of importance.

LYNCHBURG, Va. It is with a heavy heart that we wish to inform the community that our friend, colleague, and Hillcats family member; Ronnie Roberts passed away this afternoon. Upon hearing the news of Ronnie's passing Hillcats' President and current General Manager Chris Jones said "Ronnie will be missed and saying that is an understatement. The Lynchburg Hillcats are the Advanced-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. Visit the Hillcats online at Lynchburg-hillcats.com, and follow the Hillcats on Twitter (@LynHillcats), Instagram (@LynHillcats) and Facebook (Lynchburg Hillcats). For more information about the Lynchburg Hillcats, please contact Maura Sheridan at msheridan@lynchburg-hillcats.com.

SALEM, Va. - The Lynchburg Hillcats dropped their second straight game against the Salem Red Sox on Saturday night, falling 9-4. The Red Sox sent nine hitters to the plate in the first. A batter later, Jagger Rusconi singled home Corcino to make it 3-0 Red Sox. Jhonathan Diaz (Win, 7-6) worked five innings and allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits over five frames. The Hillcats and Red Sox will play the final games of the three-game set on Saturday.

A solid variety of events lead the way this weekend as we wind down July. Alas, it's our final July weekend, but that's certainly no reason to be sad. But, if you're willing to admit it, you should check out the End of Summer Reading Street Fair in Rustburg. This Sunday has quite the treat, albeit a bit pricey one, coming to the Hill City. Tickets are a bit pricey, starting at $51, but if you're willing to have an obstructed view, you'll only need to pay $14.

Mitch Roman led off the inning with a single to right field, and then he advanced to third on back-to-back flyouts. The Hillcats responded right away in their half of the third. Emmanuel Tapia followed with an RBI groundout to give the Hillcats a 2-1 lead, and then Jodd Carter walked to reload the bases. The six-run third inning was most runs that the Hillcats had scored in an inning this season. The Hillcats continue their homestand on Friday night, when they welcome the Potomac Nationals to City Stadium for a three-game series.