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Hoots Sweep Doubleheader Against CornBelters

By Nic Roes | July 13, 2023

Long homer walks off game one, Hartman dominates in game two start On a hot and humid night, the O’Fallon Hoots (18-19, 3-7) welcomed the Normal CornBelters (19-19, 4-7) to CarShield Field on Thursday night for doubleheader action. It was a pitcher’s duel in the first game, but Michael Long came through with the timely…

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Hoots Run-Ruled at Thrillville

By Nic Roes | July 12, 2023

MARION, IL- A stifling O’Fallon Hoots (16-19, 1-7) squad faced another tough challenge at the hands of the hottest team so far in the second half, the Thrillville Thrillbillies (20-14, 8-1) on Wednesday, July 12. On the road in Marion, IL, it was not the Hoots night; despite scoring five runs, Thrillville routed O’Fallon 15-4…

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Skid Continues for Hoots in Alton

By Peter Borkowski | July 12, 2023

Harms tallies three RBIs The O’Fallon Hoots (16-18, 1-6) made the short trek to face the Alton River Dragons (13-22, 4-5) on Tuesday night. Despite falling in an early hole, the River Dragons proved victorious, downing O’Fallon 7-5. Inside the Box Score How it Happened Up Next The Hoots conclude their three-game road trip Wednesday,…

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Catfish Shutout Hoots 7-0

By Nic Roes | July 11, 2023

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO- The O’Fallon Hoots (16-17, 1-5) traveled to Capaha Field to take on the first half Prarie Land Division Champions, Cape Catfish (26-9, 4-3) on Monday, June 10. The Home Catfish were too much for the Hoots, as Cape shutout the O’Fallon offense 7-0. Inside the Box Score  How it Happened  Up Next…

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Gems Sweep Doubleheader in O’Fallon

By Nic Roes | July 8, 2023

O’FALLON, MO- The Quincy Gems (16-17, 3-2) paid the O’Fallon Hoots (16-16, 1-4) a visit Saturday to play a modified doubleheader. Game one was a continuation of July 1’s suspended game, picking up where that game left off when it was suspended due to weather, bases loaded with one out in the bottom of the…

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Catfish Prove Too Much for Hoots in Loss

By Peter Borkowski | July 8, 2023

Ludwig and Long record multi-hit games CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. – The O’Fallon Hoots (16-14, 1-2) traveled to Cape Girardeau Friday night to take on the Cape Catfish (25-8, 3-2). Despite striking first, the Hoots were unable to contain a hot Catfish offense, dropping the game 10-3.   Inside the Box Score How it Happened Up Next…

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Hoots Pick Up First Win Of Second Half Over Thrillville

By Nic Roes | July 5, 2023

O’FALLON, MO- An offensive slugfest between the O’Fallon Hoots (16-12) and Thrillville Thrillbilies (12-14) On Wednesday, July 5 at CarShield Field resulted in a Hoots 11-6 win. The victory comes as their first of the second half of the Prospect League season. Inside the Box Score How it Happened Up Next The Hoots will travel…

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Hoots Start Second Half With Loss

By Peter Borkowski | July 4, 2023

Harms hits solo shot for team leading fifth home run The O’Fallon Hoots (15-13, 0-1) started the second half of the 2023 season Monday night with a trip to the Thrillville Thrillbillies (13-13, 1-0). It was a complete game from the Thrillbillies, who defeated the Hoots 8-3.  Inside the Box Score  How it Happened Up…

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Hoots Split Doubleheader with Jackson

By Peter Borkowski | July 2, 2023

Hoots take game one, but drop game two The O’Fallon Hoots (15-12) returned home from their nine-day road trip for a doubleheader matchup with the Jackson Rockabillies (11-18) on Sunday, July 2, at CarShield Field. A low-scoring game one fell in the Hoots’ favor as they defeated the Rockabillies 5-2, but Jackson got their revenge…

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Hoots, Gems Postponed Due to Inclement Weather

By Nic Roes | July 2, 2023

Quincy, IL- The O’Fallon Hoots (14-11) made it through two and a half innings played against the Quincy Gems (12-15) before inclement weather postponed the ballgame on Saturday, July 1. The two teams were locked in a 4-4 tie when play was suspended in the bottom of the third inning.  The game is anticipated to…

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