News Summary
The Hub City Spartanburgers achieved a stunning ninth-inning resurgence to triumph over the Aberdeen IronBirds 5-4, leveling their six-game series. This victory improved Spartanburg’s record to 4-5 in the second half of the season and 35-39 overall. Key performances from Quincy Scott and Josh Taylor propelled the team to overcome a two-run deficit in the final inning, with Scott hitting a crucial two-run homer to tie the game before Taylor’s decisive wild pitch run secured the win.
Spartanburg – The Hub City Spartanburgers staged a remarkable ninth-inning comeback to defeat the Aberdeen IronBirds 5-4 on June 29, 2025. This victory not only secured a split in the six-game series but also lifted the Spartanburgers’ record to 4-5 in the second half of the season, while their overall record improved to 35-39. Meanwhile, the IronBirds dropped to 4-5 in the second half and 28-46 overall.
Facing a potential loss with just two outs remaining in the ninth, the Spartanburgers rallied dramatically to turn the game around. Coupled with key performances from Quincy Scott and Josh Taylor, the Spartanburgers avoided what would have been a disappointing loss.
Game Highlights
Starting pitcher Jose Gonzalez set the tone for Spartanburg, keeping the IronBirds scoreless for the first four innings and striking out six batters. His strong showing included striking out the side in the first inning and managing to strand two Aberdeen runners in the third inning.
Offensively, the Spartanburgers opened the scoring in the bottom of the third. Julian Brock reached first base after a swinging bunt, and after Scott executed a successful sacrifice bunt, Taylor’s infield single, aided by a dropped throw from Correa, allowed Brock to score the first point of the game.
IronBirds Take the Lead
Aberdeen quickly responded, taking a 3-1 lead in the fifth inning due to a series of hits, including an inside-the-park home run by Angel Tejada. The Spartanburgers struggled to capitalize when they loaded the bases later that inning but ended with a double play that left them at a disadvantage.
In the sixth, Adonis Villavicencio took over on the mound for Gonzalez but conceded another run, extending Aberdeen’s lead to 4-2 after Austin Overn scored. The situation looked dire for the Spartanburgers as they entered the final inning trailing by two runs.
Decisive Final Inning
Despite the challenging circumstances, Eric Loomis provided a stabilizing presence on the mound, pitching two scoreless innings while striking out five batters, leaving the Spartanburgers only two runs behind entering the crucial ninth inning.
With one out in the bottom of the ninth, Brock walked on four pitches, setting the stage for Scott, who blasted a two-run homer that tied the game at 4-4. Following Scott, Taylor hit an opposite-field single and stole second base, putting himself in scoring position. The game reached its climax when Taylor advanced home on a wild pitch from Luis Marquez, sealing the Spartanburgers’ comeback victory.
Looking Ahead
This win allowed the Spartanburgers to salvage a split series against the IronBirds. They will next travel to Winston-Salem for a series against the Dash from Tuesday through Thursday. Fans can also look forward to a special Fourth of July celebration on July 4 at 4:35 p.m. ET, featuring fireworks sponsored by the City of Spartanburg.
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Additional Resources
- MILB: Why Professional Baseball Returned to Spartanburg
- Wikipedia: Spartanburg
- MLB: Visit Fifth Third Park – Home of the Hub City Spartanburgers
- Google Search: Spartanburg Minor League Baseball
- Greenville Journal: Spartanburg’s Fifth Third Park Nearly Ready for Opening Day
- Google Scholar: Spartanburg Baseball
- Goupstate: Spartanburg Hub City Spartanburgers Baseball 2025
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Minor League Baseball
- Post and Courier: Pro Baseball in Spartanburg’s Hiatus
- Google News: Spartanburg Baseball Updates
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