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Thunderstorms Push Back Game Two Against Wilmington

First pitch of Thursday doubleheader scheduled for 5 p.m.
May 6, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Hub City (13-14) and Wilmington (16-11) never got started Wednesday night, as the threat of impending rain pushed back first pitch. A downpour began around 7:30 p.m. ET, causing the game to be postponed. Fans can redeem tonight’s ticket for a ticket of equal or lesser value

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Hub City (13-14) and Wilmington (16-11) never got started Wednesday night, as the threat of impending rain pushed back first pitch. A downpour began around 7:30 p.m. ET, causing the game to be postponed.

Fans can redeem tonight’s ticket for a ticket of equal or lesser value to any other Spartanburgers home game in 2026. Fans with tickets for Thursday’s game can attend both 7-inning games.

On Thursday, the Spartanburgers will play two seven-inning games. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m ET. The first game between the ‘Burgers and Blue Rocks will start at 5 p.m. and the second game will start approximately 45 minutes after the end of game one.

Dalton Pence (0-1, 3.10 ERA), the ‘Burgers’ scheduled Wednesday starter, will throw in game one Thursday. Enrique Segura (0-0, 5.54 ERA) will start game two. Wilmington’s starters are TBD.

About the Hub City Spartanburgers

The Hub City Spartanburgers are the High-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and the reigning South Atlantic League South Division Champions. For more information on the Spartanburgers, visit milb.com/hub-city. For information about tickets to any of Hub City’s 66 home games, call 864-594-0701 or email: tickets@hcspartanburgers.com. For media inquiries, email: iunsworth@hcspartanburgers.com. Follow along with the Spartanburgers on social media.

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