Southern Ohio Copperheads

    Jurassic Loss To Scouts On 7/1

    Date:07/02/2025  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    On Tuesday, July 1st, the Southern Ohio Copperheads hosted Xenia at Jurassic themed Bob Wren Stadium but ultimately came up short, falling 10–6. Pitcher Tanner O’Farrell started the game strong for the Copperheads, throwing three strikeouts over the first two innings and keeping Xenia scoreless early on. In the bottom of the second, the Copperheads loaded the bases during a series of ...


    Copperhead's Fall to Sluggers in a Rainy Game 6/27

    Date:06/28/2025  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    The Southern Ohio Copperheads returned home after a week-long away stretch on Friday, June 28th to face off against the Flag City Sluggers. Starting pitcher Luke Bryant opened strong, striking out three batters in the first three innings and holding the Sluggers to just one run. The Copperheads managed to get runners on base in the first and second innings but couldn't bring them home. After...


    Copperheads to “Turn It Gold With Passion" July 9 in Support of Childhood Cancer Awareness

    Date:06/27/2025  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    The Southern Ohio Copperheads will raise funds for childhood cancer awareness and research while directly supporting a local family at the annual Turn It Gold With Passion game on Wednesday, July 9 at 7:05 p.m. at Bob Wren Stadium. This year’s game, in collaboration with Turn It Gold and Passion Works Studios, will spotlight the Lucas family of Albany, Ohio. 4-year-old Delaney Lucas was dia...


    Copperheads Star War's Themed Loss On 6/17

    Date:06/18/2025  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

        On Thursday June 17th the Southern Ohio Copperheads took on the Muskingum Clippers for their first game of the series. With a broken down bus and a rain delay not even the force could save the Copperheads from a 0-13 loss on the Star Wars themed night. Stepping up to the plate is John Gerfen, he gave the Copperheads a great start to the game by throwing a strikeout during ...


    Copperheads Fall to Clippers in Game Two, 8-3

    Date:06/18/2025  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    After a narrow loss in the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader, the Southern Ohio Copperheads couldn’t find their footing in game two, falling 8-3 to the Muskegon Clippers at Bob Wren Stadium. Despite early hustle and strong plays in the field, the Clippers pulled away late with a three-run seventh inning to seal the win. Southern Ohio came out swinging in the opening frame. Haruta...


    Copperheads Drop Game One of Doubleheader to Clippers, 6-4

    Date:06/18/2025  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    The Southern Ohio Copperheads fell just short in a back-and-forth battle with the Muskegon Clippers on Wednesday afternoon, losing 6-4 in the first game of a doubleheader at Bob Wren Stadium. Despite strong late-inning pressure at the plate, the Copperheads couldn’t complete the comeback in the seven-inning contest. Muskegon struck early after a single and an error allowed Ethan Delgado to ...


    Love Athens County Event at Bob Wren Stadium on July 10

    Date:06/16/2025  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    The Southern Ohio Copperheads are excited to announce a special community night at Bob Wren Stadium: Love Athens County, presented by Hocking Valley Bank, will take place on Wednesday, July 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. This event is a celebration of everything that makes Athens County special. All ages are invited to enjoy a summer evening filled with live music, local food trucks, and family-friendly gam...


    Copperheads Shut Out Mariners in 15-0 Run-Rule Victory

    Date:06/14/2025  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    The Southern Ohio Copperheads delivered a dominating performance Saturday night at Bob Wren Stadium, shutting out the Grand Lake Mariners 15-0 with a seven-inning run-rule win. Consistent pitching and smart base running gave the Copperheads control of the game from the first pitch to the final out. Pitcher Tanner O’Farrell started strong on the mound, retiring the Mariners with little pushb...


    Copperheads Face The Grand Lake Mariners on 6/13

    Date:06/14/2025  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

      Taking no days off, the Southern Ohio Copperheads returned to the field Friday night to face off against the Grand Lake Mariners.  Friday’s game was sponsored by Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, on their behalf the first pitch was thrown by Mary Beth Burton, a former softball player and current second year student at the college. Pitcher Peyton Buckley stepped up to ...


    Run Rule Strikes Again: Copperheads Defeat Joes 11-1

    Date:06/13/2025  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    If there was one key takeaway from the Southern Ohio Copperheads’ most recent matchup against the Hamilton Joes, it would be: patience is a virtue.  The Copperheads took the field at Bob Wren Stadium on Thursday night, defeating the Hamilton Joes 11-1 in just seven innings. Despite a tough loss against the Joes the night prior, a strong pitching performance from Ohio University student...


    Tough Loss Against The Hamilton Joes On 6/11

    Date:06/12/2025  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    Tough loss against the Hamilton Joes Wednesday night, leaving the Cheads with a 3-2 standing in the league.   Wednesday night’s game was sponsored by SunPower and the first pitch was thrown by Cayson on their behalf. Both teams came out strong during the 1st inning with 3 runs being scored by the Joes. The Cheads starting lineup managed to secure 2 runs during the bottom of the 1s...


    Copperheads Win Big in Game Two, Run-Rule Xenia 17-7

    Date:06/08/2025  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    The Southern Ohio Copperheads stormed back Saturday night with a commanding 17-7 win over the Xenia Scouts at Bob Wren Stadium, tying the weekend series at 1-1. Pitcher Declan Spinner opened on the mound and got quick support from his infield, including a first-inning double play and a strikeout that kept the Scouts scoreless early. Southern Ohio got on the board right away, with Jackson Kale&rsq...


    Copperheads Fall in Season Opener to Xenia Scouts, 11-1

    Date:06/07/2025  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    The Southern Ohio Copperheads opened their 2025 season under the lights at Bob Wren Stadium on Friday night in front of a packed home crowd, but despite an early spark, the Copperheads fell to the Xenia Scouts by a final score of 11-1. Starting pitcher Charlie Griffith opened strong for the Copperheads, holding Xenia runless through the first three innings with support from a sharp defense. ...


    Familiar Faces Return as Copperheads Gear Up for 2025 Season

    Date:06/05/2025  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    With Opening Night around the corner, the Southern Ohio Copperheads are bringing both experience and fresh energy to the field, thanks to a few familiar faces. Veteran pitcher Drew Boyle is back for his third season in a Copperheads uniform, and for him, it’s about more than just the game. “It's a great experience getting hands-on with this community,” Boyle said.  Bo...


    Homer's Hazy is Back!

    Date:04/23/2025  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    Summer just got a little more hazy in Athens! Homer is bringing back his favorite IPA for all of his friends to try this season. Originally launched in 2022, Homer’s Hazy is a juicy, citrus based IPA, brewed in partnership with Jackie O’s Brewery. Art Oestrike, owner of Jackie O’s spoke about how this partnership was started saying “It was a no brainer, [as the] Jackie O&rs...


    Homer's New Look!

    Date:04/18/2025  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    Out with the old, in with the new! The Southern Ohio Copperheads are ringing in the 2025 season with a fresh, exciting twist, and it all starts with Homer. The team’s beloved mascot is coming out of hibernation this year with a bold new look. After a long winter spent in the bear caves of Australia, Homer is taking a well-deserved break from his wild snake-wrangling escapades to return to h...


    Grand Slam Ticket Package Now Available

    Date:03/25/2025  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    The Southern Ohio Copperheads are excited to kick off the 2025 season with the release of the teams fan favorite Grand Slam Ticket Package. The limited stock packages are designed to offer fans the opportunity to provide even more affordable family-fun experiences at the ballpark.    Grand Slam Ticket Packages include over $80 of value for $35 by providing 8 undated tickets to Copperhe...


    Southern Ohio Copperheads Welcomes New Executive Director Jake Lietzow

    Date:03/21/2025  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

      The Southern Ohio Copperheads are excited to welcome Jake Lietzow as the team’s new executive director! Lietzow, a longtime member of the Copperheads organization, takes over for Annie Valeant, who is stepping down after more than a decade of leadership to focus on her growing family and professional career. Valeant expressed her confidence in Lietzow, saying, “I’m reall...


    Copperheads Host a Record Breaking 2024 Season

    Date:07/28/2024  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    The Community-owned, Student-operated Southern Ohio Copperheads had a record breaking 2024 season. The Student directors have been working hard since January to make the season as great as it was. These students worked to increase ticket sales, social media presence, the number of community events hosted, as well as revamping the merchandise store.    The team's attendance record w...


    Southern Ohio Copperheads and OUCU Partner up to Host a Community Party following Cancelation of Community Night

    Date:07/26/2024  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    While the Southern Ohio Copperheads Community night wasn’t necessarily conventional, it was still a success.   The night of June 24th started off great with 1,955 Copperhead fans filling the seats of Bob Wren Stadium. This amount of fans smashed the program's previous record of 1,400 fans which was on opening night of this season. There were sponsors such as Ohio University Credit...


    Introducing Copperheads Pitcher Matthew Blanchard

    Date:07/25/2024  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    Matthew Blanchard, who is number 24 for the Copperheads is a fantastic example of what the Copperheads have been representing all season long. Whether it’s engaging with fans at the games, participating in community events, winning the Copperheads games, or helping with promotional pictures during media day Blanchard has been there for it all.    Blanchard has had a top-notch se...


    Southern Ohio Copperheads Celebrate 9 Players Being Named to GLSCL All-Star Game

    Date:07/24/2024  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    The Southern Ohio Copperheads are proud to announce that 9 players have been named to the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate Baseball League All-Star Game. These players were selected based on their outstanding performance throughout the season.    These players ranked among the best of the best in the league at their respective positions. The 9 players that were selected are; Alex Ungar (O...


    Copperheads fall short to Joes in game 1 of series

    Date:07/23/2024  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    Bob Wren Stadium – The Southern Ohio Copperheads were unable to rally to beat the Hamilton Joes Monday July 22, game decision coming down to the bottom of the ninth.  The Joes had seven hits on the night, while the Copperheads had five: final score being 2-3.   The Copperheads wasted no time taking the lead 1-0 in the bottom of the first inning.  Trenton Neuer started th...


    Copperheads Fall Short to Monarchs

    Date:07/15/2024  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    Bob Wren Stadium – The Southern Ohio Copperheads competed well with the Monarchs but were unable to get the win on Sunday July 14th.  Both teams had eight hits on the night: final score being 4-3. The Monarchs started the game off strong in the top of the first inning, scoring two runs off one hit.  Alonzo Paul advanced to first after being hit by a pitch and stole second during T...


    Copperheads Score 8 Runs in The 1st to Beat Monarchs

    Date:07/14/2024  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    Bob Wren Stadium – The Copperheads beat the Monarchs 13-7.  Offensively, the Copperheads had twelve hits, while the Monarchs had eleven.  The Copperheads started the bottom of the first inning strong offensively, scoring eight runs of four hits. Charlie Longmeier started the inning with a double in the left center gap.  Billy Adams advanced to first off a walk, but got caught...


    8 Run Inning Isn't Enough to Secure Copperheads Win Over Monarchs

    Date:07/13/2024  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    Bob Wren Stadium – The Copperheads were unable to complete the comeback to beat the Michigan Monarchs in their first game of the home series, but not without their efforts.  The Copperheads finished the night with thirteen hits, while the Monarchs had twenty-one: final score being 10-12. The Monarchs started strong in the top of the first inning with three runs off four hits.  Wit...


    Copperheads struggle on offense to fall to the Locos

    Date:07/10/2024  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    Bob Wren Stadium – The Southern Ohio Copperheads were unable to beat the Lima Locos, ending the game 4-13 with seven hits.  With the first two frames scoreless, the Locos were first to strike in the top of the third.  Brice Estep started the inning advancing to first after being hit by a pitch. Landon Tate followed with a triple past diving Trenton Neuer in center field. Estep was...


    Copperheads Team up with Turn it Gold in Support of Childhood Cancer Research

    Date:07/09/2024  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    The Southern Ohio Copperheads are partnering with the national non-profit Turn it Gold to raise awareness of childhood cancer and directly support research for treatment and families affected. On July 13th the team is honoring two families during the game, the Beatty’s and Hagemyer’s.    Kenzley Beatty was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma in March 2023 at 17 months old, and h...


    Copperheads offensive explosion leads to win over mariners

    Date:07/03/2024  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    Bob Wren Stadium – The Southern Ohio Copperheads won against the Grand Lake Mariners. The Copperheads had an all-around well played ball game, a true team effort, taking advantage of their opportunities on both sides of the ball.   Grand Lake was first to take the lead in the top of the third scoring two runs. With two outs, Jackson Taylor had a single up the middle, advancing to ...


    Copperheads Fall short in extra innings to lose to the joes

    Date:07/01/2024  Source:Southern Ohio Copperheads 

    Bob Wren Stadium – The Southern Ohio Copperheads lost in sudden death to the Hamilton Joes Sunday June 30th. The Copperheads battled offensively with the Joes; coming down to the 11th inning. Each team had 13 hits for the night.   The Copperheads were the first to strike in the bottom of the first inning.  Trenton Neuer started the inning with a single through the 5-6 hole.&n...