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THUNDER BAY -- Needing three runs to tie and four to win, the Thunder Bay Border Cats loaded the bases in the ninth inning Saturday night, just one out recorded by the opposition.

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Thunder Bay Chill will have to wait another day to clinch a second straight Premier Development League playoff berth.

THUNDER BAY -- Shane Shepard delivered the big blow on Friday night, crushing a three-run home run in a five-run fifth to push the Thunder Bay Border Cats back over .500 in second-half play.

THUNDER BAY – Andrew Fregia was the lone Thunder Bay Border Cats player selected to play in the Northwoods League all-star game. The shortstop is batting .247 with a team-leading five home runs and 18 RBI.

THUNDER BAY – Like many younger brothers, Liam Puskas wants to follow in older brother Jake’s football footsteps. Jake, who starred for the St.

LA CROSSE, Wisc. -- Cullen Large doubled home a pair of sixth-inning runs to lead the La Crosse Loggers to a 4-1 win Thursday night over the Thunder Bay Border Cats.

CHICAGO – Sullivan Silva was in MVP form on Thursday, leading the Thunder Bay Chill to a pivotal Windy City win.

THUNDER BAY -- The first-place Thunder Bay Border Cats started the second half of the Northwoods League season in winning fashion.

THUNDER BAY -- Thunder Bay’s Colin Zulianello is one step away from the National Hockey League.

CHICAGO -- Anthony Putrus and Sullivan Silva continued their torrid play, but a late goal cost the Thunder Bay a critical three points in the Windy City.