The Florence Y’alls (21-27) find themselves trying to dig out of a tunnel after the being swept on the road against the Frontier League West Division-leading Gateway Grizzlies (30-16). Florence has dropped a season-high eight in a row, dropping to sixth place in the West Division. “We all know what it is. As far as […]
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Trio of Y’alls selected to 2023 All-Star Game
The Florence Y’alls will be sending three players to the 2023 Frontier League All-Star Game July 12 in Crestwood, Illinois. First baseman/designated hitter Brennan Price, pitchers Nate Florence and Edgar Martinez will represent the Y’alls. Selections were voted by managers, coaches, general managers and media members. Price earned his second straight All-Star selection as he […]
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A swing and a hit: Host family program key to Y’alls success
This story originally appeared in the June 23 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe at linknky.com/subscribe. For most high school sports teams, lower-level colleges and any amateur league out there, it really does take a community to make it work. There are no gaudy TV deals, corporate sponsors or billionaire […]
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Y’alls take another series against East Division opponent
The Florence Y’alls (16-11) won their a fourth straight series taking two-of-three from the Empire State Greys (7-19) over the weekend. The winning weekend put them in a tie for third in the Frontier League West Division standings with Evansville, 3.5 games behind Gateway for first place and a half game behind Schaumburg for second. […]
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Florence posts two lopsided wins to earn series win against New Jersey
The Frontier League series between Florence and New Jersey over the weekend at Thomas More Stadium had an average margin of victory of 15 runs. The host Y’alls (12-9) took two of three from the Jackals (9-11) in the first series against a Frontier League East Division opponent this year. It marks the second straight […]
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Y’alls finish road trip above .500 despite series loss
The Florence Y’alls (8-7) may have lost two of three in the last of their nine-game road trip, but the Y’alls finished with a 5-4 record in their travels. The win Saturday over the Windy City ThunderBolts (7-9) clinched the winning road trip. Florence is tied with the Lake Erie Crushers for the fourth spot […]
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What is the state of Northern Kentucky tourism heading into the summer?
With summer travel season fast approaching, Northern Kentucky is preparing to welcome an influx of travelers into the region. Julie Kirkpatrick, CEO of meetNKY, the region’s tourism bureau, anticipates a continued regional recovery from the lows of the COVID-19 pandemic. “2023 will continue this momentum as we all work to share in this story that […]
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Florence Y’alls going Bananas in 2023
The Florence Y’alls have added a game to their 2023 slate and it won’t be the ordinary baseball game. They’ll travel to Savannah, Georgia in mid-May to take on the Savannah Bananas in a showcase game after the first weekend of Frontier League play. The game is set for May 15. What’s the difference in […]
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Florence Y’alls introduce Family Sundays
In a new partnership with Republic Bank, Florence Y’alls baseball is allowing children 12 and under to receive free admission for eight Sunday home games at Thomas More Stadium during the upcoming 2022 Frontier League season. Additionally, children will have free access to the Kid’s Zone featuring inflatable playsets, slides and basketball hoops. “We’re excited […]