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Stars drop series opener with Chattanooga, 3-1
(From release) Despite a three-hitter pitched by starter Wily Peralta over seven innings, the Huntsville Stars suffered their sixth straight home loss. They fell to the first-place Chattanooga Lookouts 3-1.
A ninth inning two-run homer by All-Star first baseman Scott Van Slyke gave the Lookouts the dramatic win. They had struck first in the fourth inning [...]
Rocket City United to host NPSL All-Star game
(From release) While the upcoming NPSL Championships may be the height of the season for clubs and fans, for some of the league’s top players it’s the NSPL All-Star game that could present the greatest opportunity.
This will be just the second NPSL All-Star game, following on the heals of last year’s debut, but this year’s [...]
Stars, Salvation Army celebrate Christmas in July
(From release) There might have been heat advisories this past week, but the Huntsville Stars and The Salvation Army are thinking about Christmas trees and winter wonderlands. The two are teaming up for the “Christmas in July” fundraiser this coming Sunday, July 24 at Joe Davis Stadium to kick-start this year’s holiday toy drive.
Fans are [...]
Rocket City United falls to Georgia in final home game of season
(From release) Looking desperately for their first home win on Saturday, Rocket City’s final home game of the season went the way of most of their season.
Early goals looked to undo United as the visiting Georgia Revolution converted a chance just 5 minutes into the match. Matters grew worse in the 28th minute [...]
Stars to sponsor Car Survivor II July 20
(From release) It’s like a train wreck, you just can’t stop watching. Thankfully, it’s streaming live 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Car Survivor presented by Jerry Damson Honda is back for the second consecutive year. Five contestants will go seat-to-seat in this intense competition and we want YOU to [...]
AAMU has big plans for week of annual Louis Crews Classic
(From release) Excitement is beginning to build on “The Hill” in anticipation of another series of events culminating with the 2nd annual Louis Crews Classic on Saturday, September 17, on the Alabama A&M University campus, says Hon. M. Lynn Sherrod, event co-chair.
The Bulldogs will take on the Golden Tigers of Tuskegee [...]
Jacksonville defeats Rocket City United, 4-1
(From release) When Rocket City United last met Jacksonville United they handed the Floridians a 3-1 loss at home. This Saturday, when Jacksonville visited RCU’s home stadium, they returned the favor with interest.
It was another frustrating evening for Rocket City’s home fans, who have yet to witness a win for their side [...]
Stars send pitchers Meadows & Fiers to AAA-Nashville; get hurlers Heckathorn & Manzanillo from Brevard
(From release) The Milwaukee Brewers have made a pair of roster moves that will impact their Double-A affiliate Huntsville Stars prior to the start of game four in Chattanooga. LHP Daniel Meadows and RHP Michael Fiers have been promoted to Triple-A Nashville. RHP Kyle Heckathorn and RHP Santo Manzanillo have been [...]
Stars’ Fiers named pitcher of week
(From release) Huntsville starting pitcher Michael Fiers has been named the Southern League’s Pitcher of the Week for June 27 – July 3. Fiers allowed just one hit in his outing on June 29 against Mississippi.
In six innings of work, Fiers struck out a total of nine batters and walked just [...]
Rocket City United to host Military Night
(From release) Rocket City United is proud to recognize those fans who serve our nation’s military. Come out this Saturday for Military Night and get 4 free tickets with any Military ID or CAC Card.
RCU will be facing Jacksonville United, the region’s comeback kings. After losing their first four games this season, Jacksonville have [...]
