Tigers' Zumaya, Rodney continue rehab Jun 10, 2008
Leyland was at Fifth Third Field, along with third-base coach Gene Lamont and hitting coach Lloyd McClendon, to get a first-hand look at Rodney and Zumaya on their respective rehab assignments ... Beyond that, of course, was the velocity: Zumaya topped out at 98 mph on the Fifth Third Field radar gun. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Prospect Figaro tosses three-hitter Jun 2, 2008
Figaro's second career complete-game shutout enabled the defending Midwest League-champion Whitecaps to snap a season-high six-game losing streak with a 10-0 blanking of the Dragons at Fifth Third Field. Figaro struck out two and did not issue a walk for the second time this season. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Willis feels no pain in first rehab start May 3, 2008
The Tigers' left-hander made a rehab start for Triple-A Toledo against the Rochester Red Wings, the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, at Fifth Third Field. He allowed two runs on four hits and did not walk a batter in 4 2/3 innings. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Reds prospect flirts with no-hitter Apr 23, 2008
Montano lost his no-hitter with two outs in the seventh inning and combined with Enerio Del Rosario on a one-hitter as the Dragons defeated the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 3-1, at Fifth Third Field. Having faced just three batters over the minimum into the seventh, Montano gave up an RBI triple to Clay Fuller, who was thrown out trying to stretch it into an inside-the-park home run. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Cruceta looking as good as advertised Apr 23, 2008
The acclaimed right-handed reliever pitched three scoreless, hitless innings for Triple-A Toledo in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Columbus at Fifth Third Field. A free agent pickup last fall, Cruceta saw his first official action in the Tigers organization. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Granderson getting in game shape Apr 21, 2008
Sunday's game against Louisville at Fifth Third Field brought plenty of situations to test the fractured bone in his right middle finger, suffered on a hit-by-pitch on March 22. He singled leading off the bottom of the first inning and felt fine sliding back into first base on pickoff throws. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
TigsTown MLN: 'Hens Pitching Leads Charge Apr 11, 2008
By Toledo CorrespondentDate: Apr 10, 2008 The world famous Toledo Mud Hens are off to another hot start in 2008 after taking three out of four vs. the Durham Bulls to start the year and then two of three vs. the Charlotte Knights at Fifth Third Field. to read the rest of this story. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Cleaning up high turnover rates Apr 5, 2008
COLLEEN KELLEY DBJ Jim Baker, president, and Mike Crotty, vice president of operations, with Alpha-Omega Building Services landed an account with the Dayton Dragons for upkeep and maintenance of the stadium seating and Fifth Third Field ... At Fifth Third Field, they sweep up peanut shells, wipe down seats and clean the bathrooms. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Notes: Wilson's elbow in question Jan 14, 2008
He has been known to make the hour-long drive down I-75 from Detroit on an off-day, and he made two trips to Fifth Third Field to watch players. "This is a manager's delight, really, if you're a Major League manager," Leyland said. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Ballpark Village's fate to be decided by Thanksgiving Nov 2, 2007
Plans for the project were unveiled last fall and include a big-box retailer on the 's Parkside Apartments site that's slated for demolition; a residential complex at Deeds Point Park; and a 300,000-square-foot entertainment complex north of Fifth Third Field and south of the Great Miami River. When the project was announced in November 2006, officials said the due diligence process would take six months; the timeline now is approaching one year. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
'Hens Season Ends on Low Note (9/7 Recaps) Sep 9, 2007
It wasn't the way 'Hens fans saw their season playing out, but after losing a number of their go to players to the big league club, Toledo was working handicapped, and ultimately was eliminated from the playoffs on Friday, as Durham completed a sweep of the 'Hens at Fifth Third Field. AAA Toledo Mud Hens DURHAM 5, TOLEDO 2Durham Wins Series 3-0 The Mud Hens season came to a disappointing end on Friday, falling to Durham 5-2 as the Bulls completed a three game sweep of the Hens. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Larish Leads Erie to Knot Series (9/6 Recaps) Sep 7, 2007
Toledo will return home to Fifth Third Field to face Durham in game three of their series at 7 p.m. Friday. - Jon Gunnells, Toledo Correspondent. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Oneonta Inches Closer to Clinching Sep 5, 2007
AAA Toledo Mud Hens OFF DAY0-0, Best of Five Series The Mud Hens had Tuesday off before takes the mound against Durham on Wednesday at Fifth Third Field. - Jon Gunnells, Toledo Correspondent. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Streaking Lugnuts Walk Way to Eighth Straight Aug 31, 2007
LANSING The Lansing Lugnuts drew 14 walks Thursday night, but still needed extra innings to pull off their eighth consecutive win, a 4-3 decision over the Dayton Dragons at Fifth Third Field. The victory ties Lansing for the second longest such streak in franchise history, trailing only a 10-game streak in April this season. (Toronto, TheInsiders.com)
'Wolves Clinches Playoff Berth (8/29 Recaps) Aug 30, 2007
AAA Toledo Mud Hens LVILLE 4, TOLEDO 278-59, 1st in West division The Mud Hens dropped another close battle Wednesday night at Fifth Third Field. Wednesday's game was an extra-inning affair, which could have used a little extra offense. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Wins All Around on Sunday (8/26 Recaps) Aug 27, 2007
is scheduled to start on Monday against Lousville at 7 p.m. at Fifth Third Field. - Jon Gunnells, Toledo Correspondent. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Clevlen, Tata Lead 'Hens Charge (8/22 Recaps) Aug 23, 2007
Clevlen also added a single and two RBI for the 'Hens who will face the Indians for the final time in the series on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Fifth Third Field. (11-6) is scheduled to make the start. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Sunday Rain Makes for Few Games (8/19 Recaps) Aug 20, 2007
at Fifth Third Field. - Jon Gunnells, Toledo Correspondent. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Notes: Tigers like Maybin's mind-set Aug 19, 2007
" Zumaya update: Joel Zumaya pitched 1 1/3 innings Saturday in what is expected to be his final rehab appearance for Triple-A Toledo, allowing two runs on two hits with two walks and a strikeout. Zumaya's fastball topped out at 99 miles per hour on the radar gun at Fifth Third Field, and sat regularly closer to 96. He threw 20 of his 31 pitches for strikes. Speaking of Sheffield: While the numbness is gone from his shoulder, Sheffield admits that he's still regaining strength. He isn't sure... (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Grand Rapids celebrating art and jazz Aug 16, 2007
BaseballToledo Mud Hens vs. Columbus: Fifth Third Field; Fri. Sat. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Laster Powers 'Caps (8/8 Recaps) Aug 9, 2007
In the end, the Mud Hens won the home run battle 3-1, and the game 6-2, in front of 8,488 fans at Fifth Third Field. onset an early lead for the 'Hens with a lead-off home run, belted from the first pitch of the game. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Airport passenger numbers climb Aug 8, 2007
It loaded 28,925 people onto its planes -- nearly 21 percent more than this time last year -- which is enough to fill up Fifth Third Field more than four times. (NYSE: DAL) and (NYSE:LCC) followed AirTran with 24,808 passengers and 21,455 passengers respectively. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
'Wolves Power Streak Continues (8/2 Recaps) Aug 4, 2007
The 5-4 contest at Fifth Third Field featured a home run by who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. earned his fifteenth hold of the season and recorded his twentieth save of the year, but Bazardo was the only pitcher to strike out any batters. and each went 2-for-4 and had an RBI triple for the 'Hens. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Maybin Shines in Return (7/30 Recaps) Aug 1, 2007
AAA Toledo Mud Hens TOLEDO 10, RICHMOND 363-47, 1st in West division had as many home runs Monday night at Fifth Third Field as Richmond had runs. Prior to the game against the Braves, the offensively struggling catcher had only four home runs all season. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Perfect Day on the Farm (7/29 Recaps) Jul 31, 2007
Shelton finished 2-for-3 and recorded a double in front of the sellout crowd of 10,300 at Fifth Third Field. will get the start for Monday's 7 p.m. game versus Richmond. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Complete Games Lead the Way (7/28 Recaps) Jul 30, 2007
93) went the distance and earned the win for the Mud Hens Saturday night at Fifth Third Field ... had an RBI double and scored a run, and had an RBI single for the 'Hens who will face Richmond on Sunday at Fifth Third Field with (9-3) at the helm. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
'Wolves Roll into First Place (7/27 Recaps) Jul 29, 2007
will take the mound on Saturday against Richmond at Fifth Third Field. - Jon Gunnells, Toledo Correspondent. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Stud Pitchers Shine on Thursday (7/26 Recaps) Jul 28, 2007
AAA Toledo Mud Hens TOLEDO 3, PAWTUCKET 260-46, 1st in West division It's not something that happens often in baseball but on Thursday at Fifth Third Field was bested by a minor league pitcher ... However, it was Brent Clevlen's single in the bottom of the 10th inning that scored that sealed the deal for the league-leading Mud Hens who will face Pawtucket on Friday at Fifth Third Field. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Schilling dazzles in second rehab start Jul 27, 2007
The Red Sox ace consistently threw pitches in the low 90s on the radar gun, facing two-time defending International League champion Toledo before a sellout of 10,300 at Fifth Third Field. Outside of allowing a two-out double to deep center and a soft single off his glove, Schilling's work over five innings left the 40-year-old righthander smiling. (Boston Globe)
Larish Leads 'Wolves in Extras (7/25 Recaps) Jul 27, 2007
The Mud Hens offense will surely face a more difficult task on Thursday at Fifth Third Field against Pawtucket with Boston Red Sox starter scheduled to take the mound in a rehab assignment. will start for the 'Hens. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Schilling's rehab continues to roll Jul 27, 2007
"Felt really strong in the fifth, so a lot of good things happened today." The Mud Hens went on the win the game, 3-2, in 10 innings, though most of the capacity crowd of 10,300 at Fifth Third Field were long gone after catching a glimpse of the six-time All-Star. Schilling didn't disappoint, retiring the first 14 batters in order, eight of them on strikeouts. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Offense Lacking on Monday (7/23 Recaps) Jul 24, 2007
had two runs and had two singles for the 'Hens who will return to Fifth Third Field to face Pawtucket on Tuesday. - Jon Gunnells, Toledo Correspondent. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Melian Powers 'Wolves to Win (7/13 Recaps) Jul 15, 2007
and each added a run for the 'Hens who will face Charlotte at Fifth Third Field Saturday. - Jon Gunnells, Toledo Correspondent. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Local Sports: Clevlen's hot bat can't save Mud Hens Jul 14, 2007
A packed house of 10,300 was the 20th sellout of the year at Fifth Third Field. FISHING. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
TigsTown ATG: Louisville at Toledo Jul 10, 2007
A running diary, live from Fifth Third Field. By Toledo CorrespondentDate: Jul 9, 2007 Mid-summer minor league baseball games are always exciting affairs. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Nickerson Stifles Wizards (7/5 Recaps) Jul 7, 2007
The Mud Hens will face the Bats again on Friday at 7 p.m. at Fifth Third Field. - Jon Gunnells, Toledo Correspondent. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Raburn expecting callup from Tigers Jul 6, 2007
Raburn, who is enjoying an All-Star season for Triple-A Toledo, told reporters after the Mud Hens game Thursday night at Fifth Third Field that he has received the call from the Tigers to join the big league club. He started Thursday's game for Toledo in center field before being removed for a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Joyce Leads Charging 'Wolves (7/3 Recaps) Jul 5, 2007
will take the mound for the Mud Hens against Columbus Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Fifth Third Field. - Jon Gunnells, Toledo Correspondent. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Hessman Hammers Historic Home Run Jul 3, 2007
In late May the Hessman-Raburn battle was lifted to great heights when the teammates were jockeying to record the first ever cycle in Fifth Third Field history. With a two-run home run in his final at bat, Raburn was able to secure his first career cycle while Hessman was left one single shy of a cycle of his own. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Heat too much for Toledo baseball fans Jun 28, 2007
A first aid volunteer at Toledo's Fifth Third Field says paramedics had to give an I-V to a seven-year-old who was so weakened that talking became difficult. A spokeswoman says the Mud Hens know about the hazards of heat and keep their first-aid area well-equipped and stock up on cold drinks so fans can stay hydrated. (WKRC.com, OH)
Losses Across the Board (6/11 Recaps) Jun 13, 2007
AAA Toledo Mud Hens NORFOLK 6, TOLEDO 436-29, 2nd in West division The Mud Hens were unable to continue a streak of good luck as they fell to Norfolk 6-4 Monday night at Fifth Third Field. After allowing eight hits and six runs across five and 1/3 innings with only two strikeouts was yanked for Eulogio De La Cruz who along with pitched four scoreless innings. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Rogers Shines in Rehab Start (6/10 Recaps) Jun 11, 2007
and each recorded a double and an RBI. Toledo will face Norfolk on Monday at 7 p.m. at Fifth Third Field. - Jon Gunnells, Toledo Correspondent. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Tigers' Rogers solid in Triple-A start Jun 11, 2007
Showing the sellout crowd of 10,300 at Fifth Third Field that he has maintained all of his skills during his nearly two-month hiatus, Rogers fielded the ball on one hop and flipped to first base for the final out of the game. Rogers gave former teammate Shelton a fist pound before he left the mound to a large ovation from the crowd. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Chiavacci pitches gem May 31, 2007
It wasn t quite the thunderous applause he might have received that Fifth Third Field, but in many ways, this was better. It s a different cheer, Chiavacci said. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Niners Baseball Clinches NCAA Berth with 18-6 Win Over Fordham May 27, 2007
Dayton, Ohio - Second basemen second home run in as many days fueled a nine-run second inning and sophomore collected four extra-base hits as top-seeded Charlotte earned its first-ever Atlantic 10 crown after turning aside No. 2 Fordham on Saturday, 18-6, at Fifth Third Field. The 20th ranked 49ers (47-10) pounded out a season high and Championship-record 25 hits on the afternoon and outscored their three opponents by a 44-9 margin. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Bats Still Hot as Charlotte Wins Eighth-Straight 15-2 Over Fordham in A-10 Tournament May 26, 2007
1 solid innings as top-seeded Charlotte moved to within one win of its first-ever Atlantic 10 title after downing No. 3 Fordham, 15-2, on Friday afternoon at Fifth Third Field. Charlotte has now won its last eight ballgames. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Mills Wins School-Record 13th Game of Season in 11-1 Victory over Rhode Island at A-10 Tournament May 25, 2007
Dayton, Ohio - Senior righthander won his school-record 13th game of the season and designated hitter broke open the game in the sixth with a three-run homer as top-seeded and 20th-ranked Charlotte downed fifth-seeded Rhode Island on Thursday afternoon, 11-1, at the 2007 Atlantic 10 Baseball Championship at Fifth Third Field. The 49ers, who won their program-best 45th contest of the year, will face the winner of the Fordham-Richmond contest at 12:00pm on Friday. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Cross Country May 25, 2007
TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR THE 2007 A-10 BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Tournament to be held May 23-26 at Fifth Third Field in Dayton, OH. Click for more information. Great Gold Rush Auction June 2, 2007 Halton Arena. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Rams Drop 11-1 Decision to Top-Seeded Charlotte; Will Face Fourth-Seeded Xavier, Tonight at 7:00 p.m. May 25, 2007
1 innings of work as the Rhode Island baseball team suffered a tough 11-1 loss to top-seeded Charlotte in the second round of the Atlantic 10 Championship at Fifth Third Field in Dayton, Ohio. All 11 of the 49ers runs were unearned. (Gorhody.com)
Baseball Knocked Out of A-10 Tournament with 3-0 Loss to Xavier May 25, 2007
DAYTON, Ohio - The University of Rhode Island baseball team was eliminated from the 2007 Atlantic 10 baseball tournament after dropping a 3-0 decision to fourth-seeded Xavier on Thursday night at Fifth Third Field in Dayton, Ohio. The Rams recorded four hits in the loss. (Gorhody.com)
Errors Costly As Richmond Falls To Fordham, 3-1, In A-10 Championship May 25, 2007
DAYTON, Ohio - Richmond pounded out 10 hits but fell to Fordham, 3-1, on day two of the Atlantic 10 Baseball Championship at Fifth Third Field in downtown Dayton, Ohio. The third-seeded Spiders slip to the losers' bracket and will face fourth-seeded Xavier tomorrow in an elimination game at 3:30 p.m.. (Richmondspiders.com)
Baseball Edges Xavier, 4-3, in Opening Game of Atlantic 10 Tournament May 24, 2007
DAYTON, Ohio - Senior (Portland, Maine) went 3-for-5 with three put-outs and an assist in right field to help lead the fifth-seeded Rhode Island baseball team to a 4-3 win over fourth-seeded Xavier in the opening round of the Atlantic 10 Championship at Fifth Third Field in Dayton, Ohio. The Rams plated all four of their runs in the first inning and never looked back as they held on for their fourth win over the Musketeers this season. (Gorhody.com)
Baseball falls to Richmond in opening round of A-10 Tournament May 24, 2007
DAYTON, Ohio - The sixth-seeded St. Bonaventure baseball team fell to third-seeded Richmond, 8-2, in the opening round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament on Wednesday afternoon at Fifth Third Field. The Bonnies will now take on fourth-seeded Xavier, who fell to Rhode Island 4-3 in the first game of the day. (Gobonnies.com)
Richmond Battles Bona Wednesday In A-10 Baseball Championship May 22, 2007
First Round: vs. #6 St. Bonaventure (25-25, 14-12) Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:30 p.m. ET Fifth Third Field Dayton, Ohio ... Richmond begins the quest for its second Atlantic 10 Championship crown when the Spiders battle St. Bonaventure Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at Fifth Third Field in Dayton, Ohio. (Richmondspiders.com)
'Hens Offense Leads Way (5/20 Recaps) May 21, 2007
AAA Toledo Mud Hens TOLEDO 9, CHARLOTTE 321-23, 4th in West division Everything happened in threes for Toledo Sunday afternoon at Fifth Third Field ... The 'Hens will face Charlotte at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Fifth Third Field. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Knights score early and often in 8-2 victory over Mud Hens May 20, 2007
TOLEDO, OHIO -- The Toledo Mud Hens (20-23) lost to the Charlotte Knights (17-25), 8-2, Saturday evening at Fifth Third Field. The first of the Hens' runs was driven in by 3B Mike Hessman in the fourth, and the second was driven in by 2B Jack Hannahan in the eighth. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Field Set for 2007 Atlantic 10 Baseball Championship May 20, 2007
All games will be played at Fifth Third Field in Dayton, Ohio - home of the Cincinnati Reds' Single-A affiliate Dayton Dragons. Single-game tickets start as low as $7 for adults and $3 for students, senior citizens and children under 18, while four-day packages are $20 for adults and $10 for students, senior citizens and children under 18. (Gorhody.com)
Perkins Sets Rhode Island Career Wins Record as Baseball Edges Saint Joseph's, 10-8 May 20, 2007
The Rams will be back in action at the Atlantic 10 Championship, beginning Wednesday, May 23, at Fifth Third Field in Dayton, Ohio. Please log back on to www. (Gorhody.com)
George Washington Sweeps Dukes, 6-2 May 20, 2007
The games will be held at Fifth Third Field, the home of the Class A Dayton Dragons. (Goduquesne.com)
Counting Crows Take the Field This Summer With 'The Rock 'N Roll Triple Play Ballpark Tour' May 19, 2007
July 22nd Daniel S. Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, DE Home of the Blue Rocks July 24th Classic Park in Eastlake, OH Home of the Lake County Captains July 25th Consol Energy Park in Washington, PA Home of the Wild Things July 27th Fifth Third Field in Dayton, OH Home of the Dragons July 28th Fifth Third Ballpark in Comstock Park, MI Home of the West Michigan Whitecaps July 31st Jerry Uht Park in Erie, PA Home of the Seawolves August 1st Dunne Tire Park in Buffalo, NY Home of the Bisons August 3rd... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cleaning up high turnover rates May 18, 2007
COLLEEN KELLEY DBJ Jim Baker, president, and Mike Crotty, vice president of operations, with Alpha-Omega Building Services landed an account with the Dayton Dragons for upkeep and maintenance of the stadium seating and Fifth Third Field ... At Fifth Third Field, they sweep up peanut shells, wipe down seats and clean the bathrooms. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Clean Sweep on Thursday (5/17 Recaps) May 18, 2007
AAA Toledo Mud Hens GM1: TOLEDO 1, LVILLE 0GM2: TOLEDO 4, LVILLE 319-22, 4th in West division Toledo edged Louisville by one run in each of the two team's doubleheaders Thursday by scores of 1-0, and 4-3 at Fifth Third Field ... 88 E.RA.), will take the mound for Toledo against Louisville Friday at Fifth Third Field. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Hernandez, Ramirez Power L-F-T (5/16 Recaps) May 17, 2007
AAA Toledo Mud Hens LVILLE 5, TOLEDO 417-22, 4th in West division Light rain didn't stop the Mud Hens against in a re-start of Tuesday night's rain delay in front of 10,300 fans at Fifth Third Field, but a 10th inning home run did ... The teams will square-off in two- seven inning games beginning at 6 p.m. at Fifth Third Field. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Rain Story of the Day (5/15 Recaps) May 16, 2007
The two teams will face off tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. for a Wednesday matinee at Fifth Third Field ... It will be made up in Comstock Park at Fifth Third Field as part of a double header on June 11, scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. The Whitecaps will have Wednesday off before starting a four-game series against the Swing of the Quad Cities in Davenport, IA on Thursday. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Will Ballpark Village crowd retail market? May 14, 2007
But the mixed-use center near Fifth Third Field also would add more retail to an already crowded shopping scene. Initial plans for Ballpark Village, one of three sections of the project, call for more than 100,000 square feet of retail space across nine facilities plus a gourmet grocery store and several other service retail businesses. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
