Here’s the official release on the newest inductee into the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame: Catcher Sam Hairston played during six seasons for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox of the old Western League between 1950 and 1956, and his legacy in the game is of historic proportions as a pioneer and part of an…
In a departure from the norm, the Sox found themselves in a pitchers duel last night against the Tacoma Rainiers. Sox starter Billy Buckner tossed 5.1 solid innings, allowing just five hits and two runs (one earned). Unfortunately for the Sox, Tacoma starter and former Sky Sox pitcher Chaz Roe was equally as effective. Roe threw…
The Sox were unable to salvage a split of their four-game road series with the Reno Aces Monday as they fell 10-6, their sixth loss to Reno in the last eight days. They’ll finally get to face a new opponent starting tonight as they battle the Tacoma Rainiers. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 PM MT.…
The Sky Sox and Reno Aces complete their eight games in eight days series tonight at 6:05. The Aces have won five of the first seven games with the Sox this season. However, the Sox captured last night’s game 8-5 behind a six-run eighth inning to erase a 3-2 deficit. They will look to earn a split of…
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox and Rock Bottom are teaming up for a special promotion this season. Sky Sox fans will be familiar with our $2 Tuesday promotion which features $2 tickets, parking and beer at every Tuesday home game. Starting Tuesday, April 12, $2 Tuesdays will carry over to Rock Bottom Restaurant after each Sky Sox…
The Sky Sox won the final game of their four-game series with the Tucson Padres 12-2 on a blustery Sunday afternoon at Security Service Field. Cole Garner paced the offense with four hits and three RBI. Willy Taveras (1) and Charlie Blackmon (2) each added a solo home run for the Sox. The Reno Aces…
The Sky Sox fell to 1-2 with a 9-7 loss to Tucson on Saturday. Clayton Mortensen took the loss, allowing nine runs (eight earned) on nine hits, three walks, and four strikeouts in three innings. Starter Josh Geer picked up the win for Tucson scattering eight hits while allowing two runs and striking out four…
The Sox are in the win column after defeating the Tucson Padres 5-3 behind a solid outing from starter Alan Johnson and fourinnings of scoreless relief from the bullpen. A clutch two-out, two-run single by Matt Macri broke a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the eighth and Andrew Johnston pitched the ninth to pick up his first save of the…
The Sky Sox lost their home opener Thursday by the robust score of 18-14. Lets empty the notebook and look at some of the highlights and tidbits from the night that was. The game marked the highest scoring season opener in Sky Sox history (home or away). The previous high was a 13-10 home opening…
Opening Day 2011 has arrived, a tradition that’s as American as apple pie. It’s such a special day for fans because it marks the beginning of a new baseball season, the chance for new memories to be made every night, warm days, comfortable nights, and the hope that this will be “our year”. The 2011 season will…
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