Month: June 2023

by Steve Mims The Springfield Drifters are more than halfway toward last year’s win total as they prepare to return home for four of their next five games. Springfield is 10-8 and contending in the South Division of the West Coast League after going 17-37 in its inaugural season. The Drifters loaded up on Division… Continue reading New and Improved Roster Off to Strong Start

by Steve Mims   The Springfield Drifters will return to Hamlin Field on Tuesday in first place.   The Drifters are 6-2 as they head home from a six-game road trip to face Wenatchee in a three-game homestand starting on Tuesday. Springfield holds a 1/2-game lead over Corvallis and Portland in the South Division.  … Continue reading New Faces Set to Join First Place Drifters

by Steve Mims   When Springfield was shorthanded for Opening Night, the Drifters reached across the river to pull a couple players off the Emerald Challengers. It can be tough for teams in the West Coast League to fill a roster when the season starts during the first week of June because many players are… Continue reading Challengers Provide Reinforcements

by Steve Mims   The Springfield Drifters will put their unbeaten home record on the line when they host Wenatchee Tuesday through Thursday at beautiful Hamlin Field. With temperatures expected in the mid-70s, it’s going to be perfect weather for families to enjoy great baseball so go ahead and purchase tickets here. The Drifters opened the season… Continue reading Drifters Unbeaten Through First Series