Pistol Shrimp

A look back at the 2022 Pistol Shrimp season, which included unprecedented success on the field and what the team feels is a strong connection to the community, along with a look ahead to next summer.

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp took an early four-run lead but allowed a five-run fourth inning and eventually lost 7-4 to the Chillicothe Paints in the Prospect League Eastern Conference championship Tuesday in Peru.

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp fell to the Chillicothe Paints 7-4 in the Eastern Conference Championship on Tuesday, Aug, 9 2022 at Schweickert Stadium at Veterans Park in Peru.

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp will face the Chillicothe Paints in the Eastern Conference championship Tuesday at Schweickert Stadium in Peru.

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp rallied for an 11-10 victory over the Danville Dans in the Wabash River Division championship game Sunday.

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp earned a dramatic 11-inning victory over the Clinton LumberKings on Friday to clinch a Prospect League playoff berth.

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp lost 11-10 to the Burlington Bees on Wednesday.

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp beat the Lucky Horseshoes 12-2 on Sunday after beating the LumberKings on Saturday. The Oglesby Junior League baseball team beat Jackie Robinson West at state on Sunday to advance out of pool play.

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp lost 3-2 to the Danville Dans in 10 innings on Monday in Danville.

At Burlington, Iowa, the visiting Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimps broke a tie game with a three-run top of the eighth inning to take control in an 8-5, Prospect League victory Friday night.

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp saw their 3-game winning streak end with a loss to the Danville Dans.

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp scored twice in the home 8th inning to beat Lafayette, 5-4

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp won a thriller Monday nigh at Schweickert Stadium at Veteran’s Park.

Current Pistol Shrimp Baseball left-handed pitcher Noah Schultz was been drafted in the first round of the 2022 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by the Chicago White Sox.

The White Sox selected Oswego East alum Noah Schultz with the 26th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft on Sunday night. Schultz has spent the summer pitching for the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp.