25 Apr 2019

Jeremy Pena's Big Day Helps Bandits Close Out Series with 4-1 Win

By Jason Kempf

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (April 24, 2019) — Jeremy Pena enjoyed a big night at the plate and on the field as he helped to lead the Quad Cities River Bandits to a 4-1 victory over the Peoria Chiefs Wednesday at Dozer Park. Pena hit his first home-run of the season to give the Bandits an early lead and closed out the game by starting a triple-play in the bottom of the ninth to end the game with the tying-run at the plate.

24 Apr 2019

River Bandits Announce April 26 Home-Opener

By Jason Kempf

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 24, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits announced Wednesday that the team will play its first home-game of the 2019 season at Modern Woodmen Park on Friday, April 26 at 6:35PM against the Clinton LumberKings. The recent construction of an elevated walkway allowing fans to cross the railroad tracks and enter the ballpark will make it possible for the River Bandits to play games on their home-field later this week.

23 Apr 2019

Austin Hansen and RJ Freure One-Hit Chiefs in 8-0 Victory

By Jason Kempf

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (April 23, 2019) — Austin Hansen and RJ Freure combined on the second shutout of the season, allowing just one hit in the process, as the Quad Cities River Bandits evened their three-game series against the Peoria Chiefs with an 8-0 win on Tuesday afternoon. The River Bandits offense also collected a season-high 13 hits in the contest.

23 Apr 2019

Quad Cities River Bandits Roster Update

By Jason Kempf

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 23, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits, in conjunction with the Houston Astros, have announced the following changes to their roster on Tuesday. Pitcher Riley Cabral has been transferred from extended spring training to Quad Cities. Pitcher Shawn Dubin has been transferred from Quad Cities to Fayetteville (Advanced-A).

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RHP Riley Cabral transferred from extended spring training to Quad Cities

23 Apr 2019

River Bandits Unable to Solve Parsons in 7-0 Loss

By Jason Kempf

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (April 22, 2019) — Tommy Parsons tossed the first complete game of the Midwest League season to guide the Peoria Chiefs to a 7-0 win over the Quad Cities River Bandits in the opening game of a three-game series on Monday night at Dozer Park. The right-hander allowed a pair of doubles in the third inning and nothing else as he improved to 3-0 on the season. The River Bandits have been held scoreless in three of the last four games.

22 Apr 2019

Shawn Dubin Named Midwest League Pitcher of the Week

By Jason Kempf

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 22, 2019) — Quad Cities River Bandits pitcher Shawn Dubin has been named the Midwest League Pitcher of the Week for the week of April 15-21. He is the first River Bandits player to receive a weekly honor from the league this season.

22 Apr 2019

Team Runablaze Iowa — Drake Relays Road-Races . . . 4 Blazing Winners

By Cal Murdock

 

19 Apr 2019

Kane County Tosses Combined No-Hitter in 1-0 Loss

By Jason Kempf

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (April 19, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits were held without a hit for the first time since 2017 in a 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Kane County Cougars on Friday night at Peoria’s Dozer Park. It represented the tenth time the team has been no-hit in their franchise history. The River Bandits have not scored in the last 22 innings that they have come to the plate.

19 Apr 2019

Bandits Offense Stymied in 2-0 Series-Opening Loss

By Jason Kempf

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (April 18, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits were limited to just three hits in a series-opening 2-0 loss to the Kane County Cougars at Peoria’s Dozer Park on Thursday night. The entire series was relocated from Modern Woodmen Park due to a lack of access to the ballpark.

17 Apr 2019

Threat of Severe Weather Postpones Wednesday’s Game

By Jason Kempf

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (April 17, 2019) — Due to the threat of severe weather in Cedar Rapids, the Quad Cities River Bandits series finale Wednesday evening against the Cedar Rapids Kernels has been postponed.

The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Monday, May 13, at Perfect Game Field in Cedar Rapids. The twin bill will feature two seven-inning contests with game one beginning at 5:30PM.

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