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River Bandits edge Sky Carp in extra innings to lead Midwest League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:28 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

River Bandits edge Sky Carp in extra innings to lead Midwest League
Summary

The River Bandits faced the Sky Carp in the opening game of their series on Tuesday night, pulling off a narrow 3-2 victory after 12 innings. With this win, the River Bandits maintain a one-game lead in the Midwest League's west division as the regular season approaches its end. The tightly contested game showcased strong performances on both sides, contributing to the fight for playoff positioning. The River Bandits look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matchups as they gear up for the postseason.

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  • •River Bandits win against Sky Carp, 3-2 in 12 innings
  • •Match took place on August 25, 2026
  • •River Bandits now lead Midwest League's west division by one game
  • •Regular season is nearing its end, less than two weeks to go
  • •Next match will be crucial for playoff seeding
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  • 4:28 AMYahoo Sports — River Bandits defeat Sky Carp
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In a battle of the two top teams in the Midwest League’s west division, the River Bandits won the opening game of the series, 3-2, in 12 innings Tuesday night. With the win, the River Bandits lead the division by one game, and there’s less than two weeks to go in the regular season.

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