Photo / Lipscomb Athletics JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Lipscomb Track & Field arrived ready at the ASUN Track Championships and are coming home with some victories. The Bisons moved through the weekend with effective showings in multiple events. The distance crew led the charge, headlined by an unforgettable performance from Ellie Brewer in the women’s 10,000m. Brewer won the ASUN title in 34:44.10, setting an ASUN meet record and helping Lipscomb sweep the top three. Aly Negovetich placed second in 34:52.37, while Abigail Horevay finished third in 35:07.77. On the men’s side, Chase Atkins claimed the 10,000m title with a winning time of 30:11.14, with Connor Sarkovics and Cole Kimmel finishing among the top-10 to keep the momentum rolling. Not to be outdone, Freshman Joel Nimoh turned in a season form—earning runner-up finishes in the men’s 200m and showing up big in the 100m final. In the field, Justin Davis posted two podium moments, taking second in the long jump (7.53m) and adding a fifth-place triple jump finish. As points accumulated, the women’s middle-distance and steeplechase squads stood out, while the hurdles and relays brought the close the championships needed—fifth-place finishes in both 4x400m relays to cap the weekend.

Photo / APSU Athletics JACKSONVILLE, FL - At Hodges Stadium, the Govs captured their best finish at an ASUN Track & Field Championship, placing third as a team with 104 points—an accomplishment built, event by event, until the final day became a celebration. When the night finally settled, Austin Peay posted a stellar performance, fueled by five podium performances and a relay victory. The headline came in the 4x400-meter relay. Mia McGee, Taylin Segree, Alexis Arnett, and Mariah Mitchem ran the final stretch in perfect rhythm, clocking a 3:37.60. It was only a hundredth of a second from the program record and delivered the Govs’ second gold medal of the championship. Earlier, the momentum started in the field. China Giaimo set a personal best in the discus. Emmani Roberts earned bronze in the triple jump with a personal-best 12.09, surpassing her own previous mark by a single centimeter. Amani Sharif then followed with a personal-best throw in the javelin, while Madelyn Kocik and Denim Goddard also contributed points and PRs that showed the depth of the group. On the track, the Govs kept stacking results. Seven Pettus, Isis Banks, Mitchem, and Mallory Hodge won silver in the 4x100-meter relay with a record-breaking 44.85. Hallie Mattingly posted a personal best in the 1,500, nearly eight seconds faster than her earlier month PR, then Molly Brown and Roberts scored in the 100-meter hurdles. Segree, McGee, and Mitchem reached the 400-meter dash, and Hodge finished fourth in the 100-meter dash which added to the great showing by the Govs. Laure Marie Kidukula earned silver in the 800 with a 2:10.11, and Segree added more points along the way. Hodge returned again for bronze in the 200. By the meet’s end, Austin Peay collected seven medals—two gold, two silver, and three bronze—and left Jacksonville with 104 points, their highest total ever as members of the ASUN.

Lebanon, TN - Cumberland University Athletics is gearing up for another active summer, offering a full slate of youth and prospect camps across June and July aimed at athletes of all ages and skill levels. The 2026 Cumberland University Summer Camps will include programming in baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, flag football, football, soccer, softball, and volleyball. Campers will have the chance to train alongside Cumberland coaches and student-athletes, developing fundamentals and game-ready skills in a fun but competitive environment. For younger participants, the schedule features youth fundamentals camps designed for elementary and middle school athletes. Those opportunities include baseball hitting and skills-and-drills sessions, along with specialized instruction for players looking to build confidence and technique early. High school athletes, meanwhile, will find several camps focused on prospect development and recruiting exposure. Cumberland will host football prospect camps at Nokes-Laster Field, a flag football college ID camp for grades 9–12, and a volleyball Overnight Phoenix Recruit Showcase for students preparing to compete at the next level. Cumberland baseball camps will take place at Woody Hunt Stadium throughout June, including week-long hitting, skills and drills, and all-skills pitching options for players ranging from kindergarten through 10th grade. Other sports will be hosted at campus athletic facilities, including Dallas Floyd Phoenix Arena for basketball, cheerleading, and volleyball; Lindsey Donnell Stadium for soccer; and Billy Dee Ross Stadium for softball. Families interested in registering can find complete details and availability at CumberlandCamps.com. A full list of 2026 camp dates, ages, and locations is available online, with additional camps expected to be added as they are finalized.

NASHVILLE, TN - The Nashville Sounds extended their winning streak to five games Friday night, defeating the Iowa Cubs 4-3 in walk-off fashion in extra innings at First Horizon Park. Iowa struck first, plating two runs in the opening two frames on a sacrifice fly and an RBI single from Eric Yang. Starter Tate Kuehner absorbed the damage early, leaving after 1.2 innings of work. Easton McGee followed with two outs in the second inning and kept the game from slipping further before the bullpen took over for both clubs. Nashville found a rhythm in relief. Drew Rom tossed two scoreless frames in the fourth, while Blake Holub pitched through the sixth and Craig Yoho helped keep Iowa’s lead intact as the game remained tight heading into the late innings. The comeback began in the sixth when Cooper Pratt launched his third Triple-A homer of the season—a solo shot that trimmed Iowa’s advantage to 2-1. He later added a key extra-base hit, finishing with major impact down the stretch. A pivotal rally followed in the eighth, when Jacob Hurtubise started Nashville’s tying threat with a soft single into left. Pratt drove him home with an RBI double in the left-center gap to knot the score at 2-2, where it stayed through the ninth and sent the game to extras. Iowa went ahead in the top of the 10th when Kevin Alcantara scored on a Jonathon Long base hit. But the Sounds refused to fold. Jeferson Zamora answered with a clutch RBI single in the bottom of the 10th to keep the contest alive. In a night filled with firsts, Ethan Murray entered the 11th and worked around traffic, then returned to the plate for the walk-off moment. After earning the tying run himself with an RBI single, he drove in Brock Wilken to deliver Nashville the 4-3 victory and his first professional walk-off win as a pitcher.

Photo / Thomas Cornern Tennessee Tech Athletics COOKEVILLE, TN - With Tennessee Tech football embarking on its inaugural season in the Southern Conference following consecutive championships, and the first season of a revitalized Tucker Stadium, the Golden Eagles are gearing up to welcome fans back to Cookeville for what the program calls a “new era” of football. Officials say supporters can begin planning travel by adding game kickoff times to their calendars, with the first two home contests set for 6:00 p.m. starts. TTU will open its home slate on August 29 when the Golden Eagles host Monmouth, before welcoming Samford on September 12 for a combined Legends Weekend and Family Weekend event. Coming into the new season, Monmouth finished last year 9-3, posting a 6-2 record in the Colonial Athletic Conference. The Hawks narrowly missed a berth in the FCS Playoffs after closing the season with a 31-24 loss to Albany. Samford, meanwhile, struggled in 2025, going 1-11 overall and 1-7 in the SoCon. The remainder of Tennessee Tech’s home schedule features 1:30 p.m. kickoff times for four games, including matchups with Furman (October 10) and Eastern Kentucky (October 17). TTU’s Homecoming game is scheduled for November 7 against VMI, followed by the regular-season home finale on November 17 against Mercer. TTU opponents across the slate bring a mix of conference experiences, with VMI and Mercer familiar faces from earlier eras of Golden Eagle football. Furman concluded 2025 with a 6-6 record and a 4-4 mark in the SoCon, while VMI finished 1-11, including an 0-8 SoCon record. Mercer claimed its second straight SoCon title last season, going 8-0 in conference and 9-3 overall to earn an FCS Playoff bid. Program officials also noted the schedule is subject to change. Updated information will be posted at TTUsports.com and through the team’s social media channels. Season ticket sales are already underway, including seating options in the newly constructed west side of Tucker Stadium.

The Nashville Sounds delivered again in a tight, late-inning thriller Thursday night, completing a third consecutive victory over the Iowa Cubs with a 6–5 win at First Horizon Park. Nashville’s momentum has been unmistakable against Iowa. The Sounds have now topped the Cubs three straight times, winning by scores of 9–3, 4–1, and 6–5—and last night’s game was their latest example of how quickly they can change the tempo. A major turning point came when Jordyn Adams took control in the ninth. With the I-Cubs threatening after consecutive singles, Adams reached a game-ending moment from right field: he made an extraordinary play, robbing Justin Dean of a potential go-ahead three-run home run by taking what looked like it might carry, then doubled off the runner trying to advance. It sealed the win and denied Iowa any late magic. The Sounds struck first, capitalizing on Iowa’s early discipline. They pushed runs across with timely production from Ethan Murray and a patient approach that forced walks and set up scoring opportunities. Iowa answered back quickly, grabbing a lead and testing Nashville’s pitching depth. But Nashville refused to fold. Jeferson Quero brought the Sounds back within a run with a solo homer in the fifth, and Jett Williams helped set up a pivotal stretch—tying the game and pushing Nashville ahead with extra-base impact. In the late innings, Nashville leveraged key plate appearances and capitalized on situational moments to move from a tie to a lead they would not relinquish. As the Sounds look toward the weekend portion of the series, their most recent win keeps them riding momentum—working toward what could become a four-game run of success against the Cubs.

Photo / Cumberland Athletics MOBILE, AL - The Cumberland University women’s tennis season concluded this afternoon as the Phoenix fell 4-0 to Lindsey Wilson University in the NAIA Women’s Tennis National Championship. Cumberland battled against one of the nation’s top teams, but Lindsey Wilson seized control early by winning the doubles point, then rolling through three straight singles victories to clinch the match and advance to the next round. Lindsey Wilson Wins the Doubles Point At No. 1 doubles, Asya Tilsim Timur and Madeleine Darud ran into a strong opponent and fell 6-0 against the Blue Raiders’ nationally ranked pair. At No. 3 doubles, Elina Sungatullina and Maria Arbelaez fell 6-1 versus the No. 38 duo in the country. Other doubles play was cut short after the point was secured, as Valentina and Juanita Mendez saw their match halted at 2-4. Singles Clinch the Match Lindsey Wilson completed the victory with wins at No. 4, No. 1, and No. 5 singles. Sungatullina delivered a 6-1, 6-0 win at No. 4 Valentina Mendez earned a 6-0, 6-0 sweep at No. 1 Juanita Mendez fell 6-2, 6-0 at No. 5 Several Matches Left Unfinished With the team match already decided, several individual matches were left incomplete: At No. 2 singles, Asya Tilsim Timur rebounded after dropping the first set and was tied in a competitive second set. At No. 3 singles, Maria Arbelaez was still in a battle. At No. 6 singles, Ame Van Eijk was also mid-match. Season Ends With a Deep Tournament Run The Phoenix finished the 2026 season with an 11-10 overall record, highlighted by a trip to the NAIA National Championship Second Round—their deepest run in the tournament since 2008.

Photo / Cumberland Athletics Mobile, AL - Fresh off its first NAIA National Tournament win in 18 years, the Cumberland women’s tennis team will face a familiar challenge at the highest level when the No. 18-seeded Phoenix take on No. 2-seeded Lindsey Wilson in the NAIA National Championship Second Round on Wednesday. Cumberland earned the right to continue its postseason run after edging past No. 15-seed Morningside 4-3 on Tuesday night. The victory delivered the program’s first national tournament triumph since 2008 and moved the Phoenix into the second round for the first time in nearly two decades. Now, Cumberland turns its attention to Lindsey Wilson—one of the country’s most formidable programs and a team built to make deep runs. The Blue Raiders enter the match after receiving a first-round bye, carrying a dominant 16-1 record and winners of their last 13 matches. Lindsey Wilson captured both the Mid-South Conference Regular Season and Tournament Championship, and sits atop the tournament field as the No. 2 overall seed. The two teams met earlier this season in Columbia, Kentucky, where Lindsey Wilson successfully defended home court with a 6-1 victory. In that contest, Cumberland’s lone point came from Maria Arbelaez at No. 3 singles. The Phoenix lineup is anchored by senior standouts Elina Sungatullina and Arbelaez, both recognized for their consistent impact. Sungatullina earned Mid-South Conference First Team honors, while Arbelaez has been instrumental in guiding Cumberland back to nationals. Lindsey Wilson counters with depth throughout its roster, led by nationally ranked singles player Mayra Gisone and freshman standout Javiera Verdugo. In doubles, the Blue Raiders also enter with multiple pairs boasting national rankings and eye-popping conference momentum.

The Nashville Sounds wasted little time setting the tone in the opening game of their series with the Iowa Cubs on Tuesday night at First Horizon Park, routing Iowa 9-3 behind a balanced offensive surge and another quality start on the mound. Luis Lara sparked the charge for the Sounds, launching his seventh three-hit game of the season with a 3-for-4 effort that included two RBI. Lara helped Nashville turn early momentum into multiple rallies, as four Sounds players recorded multi-hit performances in the victory. On the mound, Robert Gasser delivered four strong innings helping the Sounds home record improve to 13-5. He worked around an unearned run in the top of the first and responded with back-to-back three-up, three-down frames in the second and third. Gasser struck out six of the first nine outs Nashville recorded, finishing the outing with an efficient performance while giving the offense plenty of runway. Nashville jumped out in the second when Jeferson Quero scored on three consecutive two-out walks. The Sounds then widened the gap in the third as Eddys Leonard’s two-RBI double pushed Nashville into a 3-1 lead. Iowa managed to cut the deficit in the fourth with a sac fly, but Nashville answered immediately with another two-run frame in the bottom half, fueled by Lara’s two-RBI single. After scoring twice in the third and fourth, the Sounds pulled away in the fifth with a four-run inning featuring extra-base hits and RBI opportunities. Reiss Knehr earned the win, tossing two no-hit innings in relief. Leonard extended his double streak to five consecutive games, while Brock Wilken kept his remarkable on-base run going with a walk that stretched the streak to 28 straight contests. The series continues tonight at 6:35 p.m. CT with LHP Thomas Pannone scheduled to start.

NASHVILLE, TN - The Trevecca Nazarene Trojans (32-21) earned an at-large selection to the 2026 NCAA Division II Baseball Championship and will travel to Tampa, Florida for the NCAA Division II South Regional, hosted by the University of Tampa. Trevecca enters the regional as the No. 7 seed and opens tournament play on Thursday, May 14 at Noon (CT) against No. 2 seed and defending NCAA Division II National Champion Tampa at Tampa Baseball Field. The announcement marks a historic postseason moment for the program, as it represents the Trojans’ first NCAA postseason at-large bid in program history and their third Regional appearance in the NCAA Era. Under head coach Chase Sain, the postseason berth continues Trevecca’s strongest stretch in NCAA Era history. The Trojans have returned to the NCAA postseason three times in six seasons, highlighted by an NCAA run in 2021 that included a trip to the College World Series in Cary, North Carolina after winning the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Championship and capturing the Midwest Regional in St. Louis. In 2024, Trevecca again reached NCAA Regional play by winning the final Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament Championship before advancing to the Midwest Regional in Indianapolis. This year, Trevecca arrives with momentum after advancing to the semifinal round of the 2026 Gulf South Conference Championship, while posting key victories over nationally ranked opponents during the spring season. The four-team South Regional includes Tampa, Rollins, West Alabama, and Trevecca. The Trojans and Tampa have met once before in the NCAA Division II Era, when Tampa defeated Trevecca 7-6 in 10 innings during the 2021 College World Series. Schedule Thursday (May 14): Noon (CT) Tampa vs. Trevecca; 4:00 PM (CT) Rollins vs. West Alabama.

Photo / Jim Dillon - Tennessee Tech Athletics ST. CHARLES, MO - A spectacular start on the hill and a clutch performance at the plate carried the Tennessee Tech baseball team to a 4-3 victory over Lindenwood on Mother’s Day, salvaging the Ohio Valley Conference finale Sunday afternoon at Hunter Stadium in St. Charles. For the third straight contest of the weekend, the Golden Eagles (Tech) came out swinging early, striking for a run in the opening frame. Landon Smelser led off with a base hit to right-center field—his third straight game with a lead-off knock. Two batters later, Owen Lee powered a two-run home run to right field, clearing the wall to put Tech in front 2-0. Tennessee Tech then added to the advantage in the fourth inning by stringing together the type of small-ball execution that proved decisive. Catcher Manny Garza doubled to left field to open the frame, then moved to third on a sacrifice bunt by Connor Crowson. Garza’s brother and fellow Golden Eagle, Eddie Lee, drove him in on the next pitch, delivering a sacrifice fly to center field and extending the lead to 3-0. The Tech offense’s early momentum matched the pitching work on the mound as sophomore starter Braxton Lewis secured his second win of the season. Making just the third start of his career, Lewis turned in a career-high 7.0 innings, allowing three hits and one walk while giving up only one earned run and striking out three Lion batters. Lindenwood finally broke through in the sixth, using a Tech error to set up a sac fly and an unearned run, cutting the deficit to 3-1. In response, Lee answered immediately in the eighth, leading off with his second home run of the day—a blast to right field that pushed Tech back ahead 4-1. Lewis began the eighth but departed after a lead-off single, and Lindenwood managed to scratch across a run before the Tech bullpen closed the inning without further damage. The Lions made a late push in the ninth, fueled by a one-out solo home run that pulled Lindenwood to within 4-3. With the tying run on and the game on the line, Lindenwood singled again, prompting head coach Matt Bragga to turn to veteran reliever Drew Mattox. The junior right-hander needed just one pitch to seal the victory, recording an ending 5-4-3 double play to finish the game and secure Tech’s win. The Golden Eagles will now close their final regular season as members of the OVC next weekend with a three-game series against long-time league rival Morehead State at home. The set starts with a 6:00 p.m.

LOUISVILLE, KY — The Nashville Sounds’ pitching staff combined for an 8-0 shutout Sunday afternoon at Louisville Slugger Field, helping the Sounds split the series with the Louisville Bats. Right-hander Garrett Stallings delivered his first quality start of the season, tossing six scoreless innings and allowing three hits while striking out four to power the shutout victory. Nashville scored early and often, taking a 2-0 lead in the first and extending the advantage to 3-0 in the second before breaking it open further in the fifth and eighth. In the opening frame, Jett Williams led off with a single and Cooper Pratt reached on a fielder’s choice. Luis Lara followed with a bloop single to right to move runners into scoring position, and after a wild pitch advanced them again, Jeferson Quero drove in two with a two-run single to left. The Sounds added another run in the second after Jordyn Adams and Jacob Hurtubise recorded consecutive one-out singles. Williams then lifted a sacrifice fly to plate Adams, pushing Nashville ahead 3-0. Nashville increased the cushion in the fifth. Eddys Leonard drew a leadoff walk and Ethan Murray followed with a one-out walk. Hurtubise then delivered an RBI single to center to score Leonard, and Williams capped the inning with an RBI double to bring home Murray—making it 5-0. Stallings continued to roll through his start, including two perfect early innings, and after a clean seventh from Craig Yoho, Nashville’s offense put the game away in the eighth. Williams walked, Pratt reached on an error by Edwin Arroyo, Leonard scored on a throwing error, and Murray capped the inning with an RBI single after Ramón Rodríguez extended the rally with a base hit. The bullpen finished strong. Peter Strzelecki pitched a perfect eighth, and Blake Holub worked the ninth, inducing a game-ending flyout to Lara after issuing a two-out walk. Postgame Notes: Quero’s RBI streak continues: Catcher Jeferson Quero extended his RBI streak to three straight games, including a two-run single Sunday. Leonard’s double run: Outfielder Eddys Leonard stretched his streak of doubles to four consecutive games. Stallings delivers again: Stallings posted the team’s third quality start of the season and improved to six career quality starts with Nashville. Second combined shutout of the year: Nashville earned its second team shutout of the season, previously blanking Charlotte on April 2. Adams gets going: Jordyn Adams recorded his first multi-hit game with the Sounds, going 2-for-4. Hurtubise stays productive: Jacob Hurtubise notched his third multi-hit game of the year, going 2-for-4 with an RBI. Up Next: After an off-day Monday, the Sounds return to First Horizon Park to start a six-game series against the Iowa Cubs on Tuesday night. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.

Photo / Gregory Ruff - Trevecca Athletics OXFORD, AL - A magical stretch at the 2026 Gulf South Conference Championships came to a heartbreaking end for the Trevecca Nazarene University softball team on Saturday. After entering the tournament as the final team to make the field, the Trojans—coached by Ben Tyree—kept finding ways to survive and advance through the first three days, earning themselves a chance to keep their season alive. But in the GSC title game, the clock struck midnight on the Cinderella story. Trevecca finished 22-19, falling to West Alabama in the championship, 5-3, as the Tigers (now 43-12-1) claimed the conference crown. A Title Game That Started Rough, Then Tightened Late Bottom of the 1st: Trevecca began strong with Addy Grace Summers reaching on a single, but a fielder’s choice ended the threat. The Tigers answered with a RBI sequence—highlighted by a sacrifice fly that pushed the lead to 2-0—and followed with more damage to make it 3-0. Bottom of the 2nd: West Alabama added three more runs with two outs, using well-placed hits to extend the advantage to 5-0. Top of the 4th: The Trojans found their footing against UWA starter Megan Roe. Shay Hollingsworth led off with a single, and after a key double by Sarah Kinderdine, Annalise Mecklenberg delivered a two-run hit to pull Trevecca within 5-2. Top of the 5th: Kyleigh Burgett doubled and later scored on an error, shrinking the gap to 5-3. Top of the 6th: Trevecca loaded the base paths with two walks and got the tying runs aboard—but couldn’t drive them across, ending the biggest opportunity of the game. All-Tournament Honors for Trevecca Despite the title-game setback, Trevecca earned recognition across the tournament: All-Tournament Team: Annabelle Ellis, Brianna Asmondy, Sarah Nicholson, and Bailey Goad Ellis, Asmondy, and Nicholson each logged strong tournament production, while Goad stood out with a dominant run in the circle (including 19 strikeouts). The loss ends Trevecca’s 2026 season and closes the careers of five seniors: Kylie Chetakian, Sarah Kinderdine, Sarah Nicholson, Kyleigh Burgett, and Brianna Asmondy. For head coach Ben Tyree, the season ends just two wins shy of 600 for his career.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Eastern Conference leading Nashville Soccer Club turned a near-certain defeat into a dramatic late comeback, earning a 2-2 draw with D.C. United on Saturday night at GEODIS Park. Trailing 2-0 for nearly three-quarters of the match, the Boys in Gold extended their MLS unbeaten run to five matches and stayed undefeated at home in league play. For 75 minutes, Nashville looked like a team still absorbing the sting of its recent CONCACAF Champions Cup exit. But a turning point arrived when D.C. right back Silvan Hefti was shown a second yellow card, forcing the visitors to play the final stretch down a man. The shift in momentum sparked a surge from Nashville, which had gone long stretches without finding the net. Warren Madrigal delivered the breakthrough for the club, scoring his first career MLS brace with two goals in 13 minutes—finding the equalizer in the 76th minute and then completing the turnaround in the 89th. The Costa Rican forward’s first strike came after he tapped in a rebound off a Matthew Corcoran shot. His second goal, a volley in front of goal, capped a relentless push and earned Nashville a point despite the early hole it dug. Goalkeeper Brian Schwake helped preserve the late rally with five saves. The draw also kept Nashville’s home league dominance in focus: the club is one of only three MLS teams still unbeaten at home this season, boasting a 4W-0L-1D record. Nashville midfielder Alex Muyl also marked a milestone, becoming the 77th player in MLS history to reach at least 300 career regular-season appearances. With forward Sam Surridge, and midfielders Eddi Tagseth and Patrick Yazbek all missing the match due to injury, Nashville now turns its attention to a quick turnaround, traveling to face the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. CT.

LOUISVILLE, KY — The Nashville Sounds left Louisville Slugger Field with more than a split series prize. They took a clean doubleheader sweep, tightening their grip on the week and making their message clear early: when they get on base, the damage comes. Nashville won the opener 3-1, then turned momentum into a full-on statement in the nightcap, using a four-run fifth inning to pull away for a 9-6 victory over the Louisville Bats. Game 1: Crow Stays Steady as Sounds Claim 3-1 Coleman Crow was the stabilizer for Nashville from the jump, following up a strong doubleheader start with another performance built on command. After a rough beginning that included baserunners reaching early, Crow limited Louisville to a single run and settled into a rhythm that looked nearly effortless by comparison. Nashville finally broke through in the top of the fourth with pressure built from patience and openings on the base paths. Back-to-back walks set the table, and Brock Wilken delivered the key swing—an RBI single that leveled the game. The Sounds added the next punch in the fifth, turning their chances into runs again as Brock Wilken kept the line moving. Then, in the seventh, the offense added a final layer of insurance—Jordyn Adams came through with a two-out triple, and Blake Perkins added a base hit that extended the lead and helped lock things down. By the time the last outs were required, Crow had already done the heavy lifting—then relief followed through to finish the job, sealing the 3-1 win and giving Nashville the sweep advantage headed into game two. Game 2: Four-Run Fifth Flips the Night, Sounds Hold On for 9-6 If game one was about composure, game two was about flipping the switch. Thomas Pannone ran into early trouble, with Louisville jumping out to a lead thanks to three straight singles and a cluster of opportunities. But even when the start wobbled, Pannone battled through and worked out of several jams, keeping the Sounds from letting the early deficit snowball. Once Kaleb Bowman took the mound, Nashville’s bats began to answer. Luis Matos evened things up with a two-run homer in the fourth, tying the game at 2-2. Louisville responded quickly—another home run, another jolt of momentum—but Nashville stayed patient and made their own move when it mattered most. The turning point arrived in the top of the fifth. Jett Williams began the rally with a leadoff single, and once the bases filled, Nashville’s approach became relentless—back-to-back walks put the Sounds in front. From there, Brock Wilken and Eddys Leonard combined to widen the gap: Leonard ripped a two-RBI double into the right-center gap, pushing the score to 6-3 and putting Nashville firmly in control. Even with Louisville charging back—Arroyo kept coming alive with extra-base damage—Nashville refused to let the game fully reset. Another key scoring burst followed in the sixth, when Wilken’s RBI single and a bases-loaded walk again stretched the lead, turning what could have been a momentum swing into separation. To close it out, the Sounds didn’t stop at “winning”—they tried to bury the comeback chances. Ethan Murray launched a home run to begin the seventh, giving Nashville their largest lead of the night. Then, with the tying run looming, Drew Rom finished the job the way you want a closer to finish: strikeouts, control, and no drama. When the final out came, Nashville had the sweep, winning 9-6 and taking control of the series with authority. POSTGAME NOTES Perkins Delivers in First Nashville Game Blake Perkins made his first game with Nashville this season count immediately, producing two hits and an RBI in the opener. It marked his return since last July, and his multi-hit night served as a reminder that when he’s dialed in, he can change a ballgame with timely contact. Wilken Extends On-Base Streak to 25 Brock Wilken put together another productive doubleheader, finishing 2-for-6 with three RBI, two walks, and two runs. Most importantly, he extended his on-base streak to 25 straight games dating back to April 10—an eye-opening stretch that continues to make Nashville harder to defend every night. Matos Makes His Move Luis Matos recorded a hit in both games and delivered his first home run of the season—his first since late August of last year. The multi-game impact carried over as Nashville leaned on him to manufacture extra-base scoring and extend rallies. Jett Williams Builds Momentum Jett Williams added a multi-hit game in the nightcap after being held hitless in the opener, continuing a strong May stretch. His ability to get on base and keep rallies alive has made him a consistent trigger for Nashville’s mid-inning scoring runs. Crow’s Recent Form Stays Elite Coleman Crow earned the win in game one after another strong outing. Over his last two starts, Crow has been nearly unhittable, posting dominant numbers that show why he’s become one of the Sounds’ most trusted arms when they need innings and leverage. Next game: Tonight vs. Louisville @ 6:15 pm

Photo / MLB NASHVILLE, TN — Major League Baseball will host a free MLB Umpire Camp in Nashville at First Horizon Park on Saturday, June 27, according to camp information provided by MLB Umpiring. The one-day clinic is scheduled to begin with check-in at 7 a.m. and is expected to conclude by 12 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). MLB says the camp will run rain or shine. Umpiring in baseball has undergone a long transformation—from local, often unpaid volunteers in the 1800s to a professionalized, unionized workforce. In early years, a single umpire typically oversaw games, and as the sport evolved, officiating responsibilities shifted toward more structured crews: two-man systems emerged in the early 1900s, followed by the standard four-man crew by 1952. Today, the path to the majors requires extensive training at designated umpire schools, followed by years of working up through various levels of the minor leagues, starting from rookie leagues up to Triple-A. Once they reach the majors they are assigned into 19 four-person crews with a crew chief. They also now incorporate video assistance to review select calls. Nashville will host one of five camps that will occur around the country to find the next batch of professional umpires. The camp is designed to introduce prospective umpires to professional instruction from MLB Umpire Supervisory Staff. MLB Umpire Camps are described as nationwide and free for anyone to attend. At the conclusion of the one-day camps, MLB states that finalists will continue through a vetting process. If selected, those finalists are invited to the MLB Umpire Prospect Development Camp at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Florida. MLB describes that invitation-only program as all-expenses paid and lasting four weeks, with the camp convening in January. MLB also outlined expectations and participation details for attendees. The camp requires participants to sign a standard liability waiver upon arrival, and MLB notes that if a participant is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must co-sign. Attendees are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing for umpiring drills and to use flat-bottom shoes only, with no cleats. MLB also suggests participants bring a mask for umpiring if they have one. MLB Umpire Camps are described as opportunities for people of all umpiring experience levels, and the organization says no previous umpiring experience is required to attend a free one-day clinic.