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• Sky Sox shut out Bees

  June 4, 2013 10:26 PM

  Three Colorado Springs pitchers combined on a six-hit shutout, as the Sky Sox blanked the Salt Lake Bees 7-0 on Tuesday afternoon. Starter Chris Volstad (3-1) pitched the first seven innings and allowed just four hits with one walk and one strikeout. The first two Salt Lake batters; Andrew Romine... more »

• Josh Rutledge joins Sky Sox at start of huge Memorial Weekend homestand

  May 23, 2013 6:58 PM

  Rockies middle infielder Josh Rutledge will join the Sky Sox at the start of a huge Memorial Weekend home stand. Eight games in a row at Security Service Field starts tomorrow, Friday, May 24 and Rutledge will be making his Sky Sox debut. The young infielder had originally jumped over... more »

• Sky Sox to host high school all-star games

  May 23, 2013 4:57 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The Colorado Springs Sky Sox are proud to announce that Security Service Field will host the 52nd Annual Southern Colorado High School All-Star Games, the longest running High School All-Star event in Colorado. This year's classic will be the second consecutive year the event has been... more »

• Rockies option Rutledge to Colorado Springs

  May 22, 2013 10:56 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have optioned infielder Josh Rutledge to Triple-A Colorado Springs, with outfielder Michael Cuddyer (kuh-DY'-ur) potentially coming off the disabled list Friday. Rutledge opened the season on the Rockies' roster and batted .242 with three doubles, five home runs and 13 RBIs in 43 games.... more »

• Sky Sox beat I-Cubs 5-1

  May 9, 2013 7:55 PM

  Starting pitcher Chris Volstad (W, 1-0) threw five scoreless innings to help lead the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (19-13) over the Iowa Cubs (12-19) 5-1 Thursday in front of a season-high 6,171 fans. After a scoreless first inning the Sky Sox scored the first run of the day in... more »

• Sky Sox fall to I-Cubs 8-6

  May 8, 2013 11:15 PM

  After a four hour and eight minute rain delay, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (18-13) dropped the second game of their series against the Iowa Cubs (12-18), 8-6, at Security Service Field on Wednesday in front of 5,847 fans. The game was originally scheduled to begin at 11:05 a.m.,... more »

• Free Baseball at Security Service Field Today

  May 8, 2013 4:43 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox are opening up the gates to Security Service Field for Free to fans to come watch Wednesday's unscheduled late afternoon game against the Iowa Cubs (Triple-A Affiliate Chicago Cubs). Because of the unique spring weather in Colorado Springs, a long rain delay today has... more »

• Tyler Chatwood Dominates I-Cubs in Complete Game Shutout, 5-0

  May 8, 2013 12:37 AM

  Starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood (W, 2-0) threw a complete game four-hit shutout to lead the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (18-12) to a 5-0 victory over the Iowa Cubs at Security Service Field on $2 Tuesday. Chatwood's shutout is the first complete game shutout since Brandon Hynick's seven inning perfect... more »

• Sky Sox lose at Salt Lake

  May 3, 2013 12:11 AM

  The Salt Lake Bees defeated the Colorado Springs Sky Sox 2-1 on Thursday night, earning the series split as Jimmy Swift's pop fly to right brought home Roberto Lopez for the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning. With the score tied 1-1, Lopez led off the ninth... more »

• Sky Sox edged by Bees

  May 2, 2013 12:39 AM

  The Salt Lake Bees rallied to score five runs in the seventh and were able to hang on for an 8-7 win over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox on Wednesday night to snap the team's seven-game losing streak. The Sky Sox plated three runs in the top of the seventh... more »

• Sky Sox triple up Bees

  May 1, 2013 12:16 AM

  Colorado Springs jumped out to an early lead and never trailed, as the Sky Sox downed the Salt Lake Bees 9-3 on Tuesday night. Colorado Springs plated four runs in the first, one in the second and two more in the fourth off of Salt Lake starter Orangel Arenas. The... more »

• Sky Sox double up Bees

  April 30, 2013 12:22 AM

  Colorado Springs jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, as the Sky Sox rolled to a 12-6 win over the Salt Lake Bees on Monday night. The first six batters of the game all delivered hits and five of them scored. Charlie Blackmon added a two-run homer... more »

• Tonight's Sky Sox doubleheader postponed

  April 23, 2013 4:36 PM

  Tuesday's doubleheader between the Colorado Springs Sky Sox and the Las Vegas 51s has been postponed due to extremely cold temperatures. The games will be made up as part of a doubleheaders when Las Vegas next returns to Security Service Field from August 26-29. Dates and times for those doubleheaders... more »

• Sky Sox use walk-off hits to sweep doubleheader

  April 11, 2013 8:53 PM

  Colorado Springs Sky Sox (4-3) players Ryan Wheeler and Charlie Blackmon each had walk-off hits to win both games of Thursday's doubleheader over the Tucson Padres (2-5), 5-4 and 4-3 at Security Service Field. It was the first time in team history that the Sky Sox have won both games... more »

• Wednesday's Sky Sox game also postponed

  April 9, 2013 8:04 PM

  The game scheduled for Wednesday, April 10 at 11:05 AM between the Colorado Springs Sky Sox and the Tucson Padres has been postponed because of forecasted cold weather and unplayable conditions. The present conditions in Colorado Springs with snow, high winds and freezing temperatures that postponed today's game also factored... more »

• Today's Sky Sox game postponed

  April 9, 2013 8:02 PM

  Tuesday's game between the Colorado Springs Sky Sox and the Tucson Padres has been postponed due snow and cold temperatures. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Thursday, April 11. Both games will be scheduled for seven innings with the first game starting at the... more »

• Sky Sox defeat aces for first win of season

  April 6, 2013 12:42 AM

  For the second straight night, Nolan Arenado hit a home run and helped lead the Sky Sox (1-1) over the Reno Aces (1-1) by the score of 6-2 Friday in front of 5,313 fans for their first win of the season. After pitcher Tyler Chatwood made quick work of... more »

• Sky Sox announce Waldo Canyon Classic

  March 26, 2013 7:38 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The Colorado Springs Sky Sox, in conjunction with the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA), Memorial Hospital and CenturyLink, are proud to announce the creation of the Waldo Canyon Classic. This celebrity softball game will be held at Security Service Field on Saturday, June 22... more »

• Dozens audition to sing at Sky Sox opening day game

  March 2, 2013 7:40 PM

  Dozens of residents in the Springs came out to Chapel Hills Mall Saturday afternoon to audition for a chance to sing the National Anthem at the Sky Sox opening day game. "This was great and we had over 100 singers were here today," Director of Marketing John Eddy said.... more »

• Schmidt shuts down Vegas' offense in 5-3 Sky Sox Win

  September 2, 2012 7:13 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (75-68) won their second straight game against the Las Vegas 51s Sunday (78-64) by a score of 5-3, with Sox starter Nick Schmidt shutting down the Vegas offense over seven innings of work while Charlie Culberson notched his second straight four-hit game against the 51s.... more »

• Sky Sox welcome 6,000,000th fan to Security Service Field

  August 12, 2012 8:07 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - On Sunday, August 12, 2012 the Colorado Springs Sky Sox welcomed 10 year-old Granger Kinne of Divide, CO through the front gates of Security Service Field as the six millionth fan to attend a regular season Sky Sox game. Granger was attending the game with mother... more »

• Sox Drop Second Straight to Express 13-4

  August 12, 2012 8:02 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (64-58) could not control the bats of the Round Rock Express (55-67) as they put up 13 runs Sunday, pulling away each time the Sox attempted to mount a comeback in the game and totaling the most hits by an opponent this season at Security... more »

• Sky Sox Fall 5-2 to the Express

  August 11, 2012 11:49 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (64-57) dropped the second game of a four-game set with the Round Rock Express (54-67) Saturday by the score of 5-2 as a Sky Sox ninth-inning rally was cut short. The Sox brought the tying run to the plate with one out and runners on... more »

• Sox get swept by Fresno in twin bill

  July 29, 2012 11:46 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (56-53) lost both games of a doubleheader with the Fresno Grizzlies (57-51), with the Sox dropping the first game 4-3 with the tying run in scoring position in the final inning and the Grizzlies taking the momentum of the first win and blowing out the... more »

• Sky Sox sweep twin bill with Tacoma

  July 22, 2012 11:43 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (53-48) swept a doubleheader with the Tacoma Rainiers (41-60) Sunday, winning the first game with a late-inning offensive surge 9-6 and taking the final game of the pair with their tenth walk-off win on a bases-loaded RBI single by Sky Sox third baseman Brendan Harris... more »

• Rockies' Tulowitzki re-injured on rehab assignment

  June 13, 2012 8:08 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki appears to have aggravated a left groin injury during a rehabilitation assignment with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. Tulowitzki was playing against the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Reno Aces, on Wednesday afternoon in Colorado Springs. According to... more »

• Troy Tulowitzki to rehab with Sky Sox

  June 12, 2012 7:43 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The Colorado Rockies announced Tuesday that All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki will begin a rehabilitation assignment with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox on Wednesday, June 13. Tulowitzki, 27, is scheduled to play for the Sky Sox against the Reno Aces (Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks) in... more »

• Sacramento Starter Shuts Down Sky Sox Offense in 8-2 Loss

  June 10, 2012 8:03 PM

  For the third consecutive game the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (29-34) offense was held in check by the Sacramento RiverCats (41-23), as Sacramento starting pitcher Graham Godfrey allowed just one run and five baserunners through eight innings of work Sunday to seal the RiverCats second series win against the Sky... more »

• Sacramento Rivercats and Manny Ramirez in Town for Four-Game Series

  June 7, 2012 6:34 PM

  The Sacramento Rivercats come to Security Service Field for a four-game series starting Thursday, June 7th. With the Rivercats is Manny Ramirez, a 12-time All-Star and World Series Champion. He is traveling with the club despite dealing with a sore hamstring in his efforts to get back to the Majors.... more »

• Tucson Uses Nine-Run Fourth to Down Sox 9-5

  June 6, 2012 12:36 AM

  The Tucson Padres used a nine-run fourth inning to defeat the Colorado Springs Sky Sox 9-5 on Tuesday evening in front of 5,835 fans at Security Service Field. The win earned a series split for the Padres after they lost the first two games of the series. In that... more »

• Padres Nip Sky Sox, 3-1

  June 5, 2012 12:18 AM

  The Tucson Padres outdueled the Colorado Springs Sky Sox and won just their second game in seven tries against the Sox as they won 3-1 on Monday night at Security Service Field in front of 1,703 fans. Jorge Reyes (4-6) picked up the victory for the Padres after tossing... more »

• Sox Shut Down Padres Offense in 6-2 Win

  June 3, 2012 8:05 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (28-29) notched their fifth win against the Tucson Padres (19-38) this season by a score of 6-2 Sunday, with the Sky Sox holding the Padres to two runs or less for the fourth time in six meetings this season. Sky Sox starter Drew Pomeranz... more »

• Sky Sox lose at Salt Lake

  June 1, 2012 12:07 AM

  Eric Hurley tossed seven scoreless innings to help lead the Salt Lake Bees to a 7-1 win over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox on Thursday night. Hurley (5-4) gave up just three hits with eight strikeouts and one walk, as he allowed only two Sky Sox runners to get as... more »

• Sky Sox pound Bees

  May 30, 2012 10:06 PM

  Colorado Springs pounded out a season-high 27 hits, as the Sky Sox routed the Salt Lake Bees 22-8 on Wednesday afternoon. Colorado Springs jumped on starter Eddie McKiernan for eight runs in the first three innings to take an 8-0 lead. Salt Lake cut the deficit in half with four... more »

• Sky Sox & Redhawks Postponed Due to Rain

  May 23, 2012 10:06 PM

  Wednesday's game between the Oklahoma City Redhawks and the Colorado Springs Sky Sox has been postponed due to rain. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader tomorrow afternoon with the first game starting at 4:05 PM. The second game will start approximately thirty minutes after the conclusion... more »

• Hawks Top Sox 5-3 With Late Rally

  May 22, 2012 12:15 AM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (23-21) fell out of first place in the Pacific Northern Division by losing the series opener to the Oklahoma City Redhawks (25-19) Monday, with a pinch-hit two-RBI single by Redhawks infielder Mike Hessman with two outs in the ninth inning breaking up a 3-3 ballgame.... more »

• Sky Sox offense falls short in series finale

  May 20, 2012 8:03 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (23-20) failed to complete their first sweep of the 2012 season for the second consecutive series, falling to the New Orleans Zephyrs (22-21) in the series finale 5-1 Sunday while totaling a season-low three hits in the game. New Orleans starter Wade LeBlanc (2-3,... more »

• Sox Take Back-and-Forth Series Opener with Zephyrs, 9-7

  May 17, 2012 7:46 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (21-19) notched their fourth win in their last five games with a 9-7 victory against the New Orleans Zephyrs (21-19) in front of a crowd of 7,862 fans Thursday. Two four-run innings supplied enough offense for the Sky Sox to take a back-and-forth series opener.... more »

• Sky Sox grounded by Redbirds

  May 15, 2012 11:44 PM

  MEMPHIS, TN - Memphis avoided another four-game sweep while blanking Colorado Springs with a 6-0 win Tuesday night at AutoZone Park. Redbirds starter Shelby Miller dominated the Sky Sox through his six innings pitched, scattering three hits and two walks while fanning six for his second quality start and... more »

• Brown leads Sox by Birds

  May 14, 2012 11:52 PM

  MEMPHIS, TN - Memphis and Colorado Springs battled back and forth Monday night at AutoZone Park before the Sky Sox emerged with a 5-3 victory as the ‘Birds dropped their ninth straight game, matching their season high. After Memphis tied the game for a second time in the sixth... more »

• Sky Sox Blank Birds

  May 13, 2012 7:39 PM

  MEMPHIS, TN - Colorado Springs shutout Memphis 3-0 Sunday afternoon at AutoZone Park in front of 11,035 fans. The Sox claimed the lead in the second inning with an RBI-single by Will Nieves and added two more in the third off a passed ball by catcher Mitch Canham as... more »

• Sox snap losing streak with walk-off win

  May 6, 2012 8:05 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (15-16) snapped their five game losing streak by erasing a 5-2 deficit with four runs in the final three innings, including two runs in the ninth inning, to defeat the PCL-leading Fresno Grizzlies (23-8) by a score of 6-5 Sunday. The win moves the Sky... more »

• Rockies option Chacin to Triple-A Colorado Springs

  May 2, 2012 10:40 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have optioned struggling right-handed pitcher Jhoulys Chacin to Triple-A Colorado Springs. The team will make another roster move before the game Friday against Atlanta. Chacin was 0-3 with a 7.30 ERA this season. He was coming off a performance Tuesday night against the Los... more »

• Sky Sox lose at Sacramento

  May 2, 2012 7:53 PM

  West Sacramento, Calif. - Josh Donaldson's second consecutive three-hit night helped the Sacramento River Cats defeat the Colorado Springs Sky Sox at Raley Field Wednesday afternoon, 8-3. Sacramento took the lead early and never trailed, scoring two in the bottom of the first. Donaldson finished 3-for-4 with two runs,... more »

• Sky Sox seal second series win with 6-2 victory against Tucson

  April 20, 2012 11:42 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox won the series finale against the Tucson Padres Monday 6-2 to seal their second straight series win in front of 4,318 fans, finishing their first homestand of the season winning six of the eight games at Security Service Field. Sky Sox starter Alex White... more »

• Sky Sox fall to Padres, 10-2, snap their 5-game win streak

  April 19, 2012 8:16 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox fell to the Tucson Padres on Thursday morning at Security Service Field by the score of 10-2 in front of 3,046 fans. The loss snapped the Sky Sox five-game winning streak. In a game delayed by lightning and rain for thirty four minutes, the... more »

• Sox Blank Padres For Second Shutout Win of Season

  April 18, 2012 8:11 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox extended their winning streak to five games with their second shutout victory of the season, blanking the Padres 2-0 Monday for their first home shutout win since August 21, 2010. The Sky Sox had only one shutout victory all of last season. Sky Sox... more »

• Sky Sox Win Fourth Straight With 8-1 Thumping of Tucson

  April 17, 2012 11:51 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox won their fourth straight game in the series opener against the Tucson Padres 8-1 Tuesday, propelled by a five-run first inning and a ten strikeout performance by Sky Sox starter Guillermo Moscoso. Moscoso (1-2, 6.43 ERA) collected his first win of the season going 6.2... more »

• Sky Sox sweep doubleheader with 51s

  April 16, 2012 11:13 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox swept their first doubleheader of the 2012 season with a pair of one-run victories Monday, winning the first game in dramatic fashion 2-1 with a walk-off home run and holding on to win a close second game 3-2. The Sky Sox pitching staff held the... more »

• Sky Sox and 51s Postponed Because of Snow

  April 15, 2012 6:52 PM

  Sunday's game between the Colorado Springs Sky Sox and the Las Vegas 51s has been postponed because of snow. The game will be made up Monday as part of a doubleheader with game one starting at 4:00 PM. Both contests are scheduled for seven innings. Fans with tickets to... more »

• Sox walk-off with win in season finale

  September 5, 2011 8:39 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox defeated the Sacramento River Cats 6-5 in ten innings Monday afternoon in front of 3,460 fans at Security Service Field. Cory Riordan made his first start of the year for the Sky Sox after being called up from Double-A Tulsa before the game. He... more »

• Sox fall to River Cats in 13th

  September 4, 2011 8:01 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox dropped their third consecutive game to the Sacramento River Cats 8-7 in 13th innings Saunday in front of 6,467 fans at Security Service Field. The Sox took an early 6-2 lead in this one as Joe Mather hit an RBI single and Radames Nazario... more »

• Errors doom Sox in finale with Rainiers

  August 28, 2011 7:21 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox dropped the series finale with the Tacoma Rainiers 6-5 Sunday afternoon in front of 3,264 fans at Security Service Field. The Sox took an early 2-1 lead in the third on RBI singles by Scott Beerer and Chris Nelson. However, the Sox defense made... more »

• Jason Giambi will play with Sky Sox

  August 9, 2011 5:29 AM

  The Colorado Rockies say Jason Giambi is on a rehabilitation assignment with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox that is scheduled to last through Wednesday. The 40-year-old has been on the disabled list since July 27 with a strained left quadriceps. The Sky Sox game Monday night against the Memphis... more »

• Giambi to rehab with Sky Sox

  August 8, 2011 8:31 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The Colorado Rockies announced this morning that infielder Jason Giambi is scheduled to begin a rehabilitation assignment with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox today, Monday, August 8 as the Sky Sox take on the Memphis Redbirds in a 7:05 PM start at Security Service Field. He... more »

• Sox drop opener to Memphis 10-3

  August 7, 2011 10:18 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox dropped game one of their four-game series with the Memphis Redbirds 10-3 in front of 7,523 fans at Security Service Field Sunday. The Redbirds jumped on Sox starter Billy Buckner (4-6, 6.06) early scoring in each of the first four innings. Allen Craig got... more »

• Rockies recall RHP Roenicke, option RHP Reynolds

  August 7, 2011 8:04 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies recalled right-hander Josh Roenicke from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Sunday and optioned righty Greg Reynolds to the Sky Sox. The 29-year-old Roenicke was claimed off waivers from Toronto on June 2. He appeared in 38 games at Triple-A this season going 1-4 with a... more »

• Sky Sox lose at Sacramento

  July 31, 2011 8:16 PM

  WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Sacramento collected five doubles in a seven-run second inning en route to a 12-4 victory over Colorado Springs on Sunday afternoon at Raley Field. Sacramento first baseman Chris Carter hit a two-run home run in the first inning to give Sacramento the lead, and finished 2-for-4... more »

• Sky Sox closer gets All-Star nod

  June 30, 2011 2:10 AM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The Pacific Coast League announced their 2011 All-Star roster today and Colorado Springs Sky Sox closer Jim Miller will represent the team at the annual game. The 2011 Triple-A All-Star Game will be played on Wednesday, July 13 in Salt Lake City, UT at Spring Mobile... more »

• Father's Day at the ballpark

  June 19, 2011 6:59 PM

  Hundreds of dads in Colorado Springs spent their afternoon at the ballpark. The Sky Sox opened up the outfield before the today's game so that dads could play catch with their kids. Father's day weekend is always one of the busiest for the ball club. It probably doesn't hurt... more »

• Five-run eighth rallies Sox past Aces 7-6

  June 12, 2011 6:30 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox scored five-runs in the eighth inning to rally past the first place Reno Aces 7-6 Sunday afternoon in front of 4,376 fans at Security Service Field. With the Aces leading 6-2 entering the bottom of the eighth, they removed starter Tom Layne in favor... more »

• Bullpen shines as Sox defeat Aces 6-4

  June 11, 2011 12:41 AM

  Ryan Rohlinger hit a three-run double and the Sky Sox pitching staff allowed a season-low three hits as the Colorado Springs Sky Sox defeated the Reno Aces 6-4 for their second consecutive victory over the first place team in the Pacific North division in front of 4,430 fans at Security... more »

• Sky Sox defeat Grizzlies 8-6 to complete sweep

  May 30, 2011 7:38 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox defeated the Fresno Grizzlies 8-6 Monday afternoon, completing a four-game sweep in front of 3,415 fans at Security Service Field. In a recurring theme throughout the series, the Sox used a big inning to overcome a late deficit. Trailing 3-1 entering the seventh, the... more »

• Sky Sox erupt for 13 runs in fifth, cruise to 24-6 win over Fresno

  May 29, 2011 8:11 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox tied a team record with 13 runs in the fifth inning, highlighted by a Matt Macri Grand Slam, in a 24-6 victory over the Fresno Grizzlies Sunday afternoon in front of 5,275 fans at Security Service Field. The Sky Sox scored a run in... more »

• Sky Sox walk-off with 8-7 victory over Fresno

  May 29, 2011 12:42 AM

  Jeff Salazar hit two home runs, including a walk-off solo home run, as the Sky Sox defeated the Fresno Grizzlies 8-7 in front of 4,253 fans at Security Service Field Saturday. Salazar's blast came two innings after he hit an almost identical shot to bring the Sox within a... more »

• Sky Sox fall to Storm Chasers 16-11 behind Cain's cycle

  May 14, 2011 11:51 PM

  The Omaha Storm Chasers road Lorenzo Cain's cycle and seven RBI to a 16-11 victory over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox Saturday night in front of 5,315 fans at Security Service Field. Cain got the scoring started with a grand slam off of Sox starter Alan Johnson in the... more »

• Sky Sox lose at Sacramento

  May 8, 2011 10:04 PM

  WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Matt Carson hit a go-ahead home run in the fifth inning and Sacramento beat Colorado Springs 5-3 on Mother's Day at Raley Field. Carson's solo home run, his fifth homer of the season, gave Sacramento a 3-2 lead in the fifth inning. A Shane Peterson bunt... more »

• Sky Sox lost 9-3 at Tucson

  May 2, 2011 12:47 AM

  The Sky Sox lost to the Tucson Padres 9-3 Sunday night. The Sox were swept four-games-to-none in Tucson. The Sky Sox return to Colorado Springs Monday night for a four-game series with the Fresno Grizzlies. more »

• Sox Win Fourth Straight, Defeat 51s, 10-4

  April 24, 2011 8:03 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox defeated the Las Vegas 51s 10-4 to win their fourth straight game Sunday afternoon in front of 2,254 fans at Security Service Field. Matt Pagnozzi provided the key knock for the Sox, a three-run double in the fourth inning to put the Sox ahead... more »

• Rox send Stewart to Sky Sox

  April 20, 2011 1:17 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies made room for ace Ubaldo Jimenez's return from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday by sending third baseman Ian Stewart to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Jimenez missed two starts with a cracked cuticle on his pitching thumb which prevented him from properly gripping the ball in... more »

• Sky Sox use 6-run 8th to top Aces

  April 17, 2011 8:36 PM

  RENO, Nev.-Wily Mo Peña went three-for-five with two runs scored, but Colorado Springs used a six-run eighth inning to hand Reno its first home loss of the season, 8-5, on Sunday afternoon at Aces Ballpark. Reno took a 3-2 lead into the eighth, but the Sky Sox exploded for... more »

• Sky Sox win series finale over Tucson Padres 12-2

  April 10, 2011 8:13 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox won the series finale with the Tucson Padres Sunday by a score of 12-2 in front of 3,568 fans at Security Service Field to earn a series split. A five-run first inning would prove to be all the offense the Sky Sox would need.... more »

• Sky Sox Win Season Finale Over RiverCats, 7-3

  September 6, 2010 7:12 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox wrapped up their 2010 season with a 7-3 victory over the Sacramento RiverCats on Monday afternoon at Security Service Field in front of 3,866 fans. The win gives the Sox a final record of 64-79 which puts them in third place in the Pacific Northern... more »

• Sky Sox Walk Off With Game, Series 10-9

  August 29, 2010 8:01 PM

  Jay Payton continued his torrid hitting and laced a walk-off single to center in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Sky Sox came from behind to beat the Salt Lake Bees 10-9 on Sunday afternoon at Security Service Field in front of 4,284 fans. Trailing 9-8 heading... more »

• Sky Sox beat Bees, set single-season attendance record

  August 29, 2010 12:40 AM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox took game four of a five game series with a 7-2 victory over the Salt Lake Bees on Saturday evening at Security Service Field in front of 5,426 fans. The fan total pushed the Sky Sox past their all-time, single-season attendance record as the season... more »

• Sox add fireworks for Saturday's game

  August 27, 2010 1:13 AM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The Colorado Springs Sky Sox have announced that the club has added an additional fireworks show to the schedule to make up for the show that was cancelled by weather on Saturday, August 21. This new show is scheduled for immediately after the game on... more »

• Last Bark in the Park tonight!

  August 25, 2010 10:21 AM

  Tonight is the last night you will be able to take your dog out to a Sky Sox ball game this season. The popular "Bark in the Park' wraps up tonight at Security Service Field where the Soxwill take on the Salt Lake Bees at 6:05pm. Fans that... more »

• Sky Sox team-up with Habitat for Humanity

  August 5, 2010 3:33 PM

  The Sky Sox and Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity are partnering to help a low-income family in Colorado Springs. The players will be wielding hammers and saws this Saturday morning, at a home under construction at the Woodmen Vistas development. That evening, proceeds from the Sky Sox game will... more »

• Sky Sox lose to Bees

  July 25, 2010 8:49 PM

  The Salt Lake Bees scored thirteen runs over the first three innings, as the Bees coasted to a 15-7 win over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox on Sunday afternoon. The Bees took the lead in the first inning on a run scoring double by Mark Trumbo and an RBI single... more »

• Sky Sox Complete Sweep of Reno, 6-4

  July 11, 2010 8:09 PM

  The Sox completed their sweep of the Reno Aces Sunday, winning by a score of 6-4. The first three innings came and went without incident, as Esmil Rogers scattered two hits and Matt Torra yielded five across three scoreless frames. The Sky Sox had the best threat of the... more »

• Sky Sox lose to Bees 5-3

  July 3, 2010 12:35 AM

  The Sky Sox lost to the Salt Lake Bees 5-3 Friday night at Security Service Field. The Sox had 12 hits but could only plate three runners. Greg Smith gave up four runs in 6.2 innings to take the loss. more »

• Rox send Morales back to the Sky Sox

  July 1, 2010 12:09 AM

  SAN DIEGO (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have optioned left-handed reliever Franklin Morales to Triple-A Colorado Springs and recalled right-hander Esmil Rogers from the Sky Sox. The moves came after a 13-3 loss to the San Diego Padres. After Jeff Francis failed to get an out in the six-run fourth,... more »

• Fowler's Cycle Propels Sox to Father's Day Victory, 13-4

  June 20, 2010 7:28 PM

  Dexter Fowler has hit for the cycle as the Sky Sox blew out the Las Vegas 51s 13-4 Sunday. The centerfielder Fowler, batting leadoff, hit a solo home run to lead off the first, tripled in the second, doubled in the fourth and singled in the fifth. With... more »

• Sox Drop Second Straight at Home to Vegas, 7-2

  June 20, 2010 12:35 AM

  The Sky Sox lost their second in a row at Security Service Field Saturday night, 7-2. It's the fourth time they have dropped consecutive games at home this year. The 51s controlled the game nearly the whole way through, punishing the Sky Sox with a steady barrage of offense.... more »

• Sky Sox top Salt Lake Bees

  June 6, 2010 8:05 PM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox scored the first eight runs of the game and never looked back, as the Sox breezed to an 8-3 win over the Salt Lake Bees on Sunday afternoon. Colorado Springs roughed up Bees starter Trevor Reckling for two runs in the first, three in... more »

• Matsui signs minor league deal with Rockies

  May 26, 2010 1:13 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies signed infielder Kazuo Matsui to a minor league deal Tuesday. Matsui hit .141 in 27 games for Houston before the Astros released him Thursday. He cleared waivers Monday and became a free agent. Matsui played in 136 games for the Rockies in 2006-07 and... more »

• Rox recall Iannetta

  May 25, 2010 9:36 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies recalled catcher Chris Iannetta from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Tuesday and designated catcher Paul Phillips for assignment. Iannetta was Colorado's No. 1 catcher coming out of spring training but lost his starting job to Miguel Olivo after hitting .133 with two home runs and... more »

• Sky Sox lose 11-7 at Iowa

  May 23, 2010 8:06 PM

  J.R. Mathes (4-4, 5.40) pitched his fifth quality start of the season and the Cubs offense roughed up Sky Sox starter Josh Muecke (0-3, 9.28) to lead Iowa over Colorado Springs 11-7 Sunday afternoon at Principal Park. With the win, Mathes notched his 32nd career victory as an I-Cub and... more »

• Sky Sox doubled up at Iowa

  May 21, 2010 10:24 PM

  Iowa's four-run eighth inning lifted the Cubs to a 6-3 win over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox in front of 10,259 fans Friday night at Principal Park. Welington Castillo doubled, driving in the go-ahead run to give Iowa a 4-3 lead in the eighth inning. Iowa was down 3-2... more »

• Round Rock beats Sox in suspended game

  May 19, 2010 1:49 AM

  The Sky Sox dropped Tuesday's suspended game to Round Rock by a score of 12-9 at Security Service Field. Neither team able to mount much of an attack in the first, Sox first baseman Brad Eldred broke the 0-0 tie in the bottom of the second with a mammoth... more »

• Mass CPR training planned Tuesday

  May 17, 2010 2:53 PM

  The Colorado Springs Fire Department plans to train hundreds, if not thousands in CPR before the Sky Sox game Tuesday evening. CPR, which stands for cardio pulminary resuscitation can save a life when someone has a heart attack. Most recent statistics released by the Colorado Springs Fire Department show... more »