As Hispanic Heritage Month wraps up on Wednesday, Mamapeño, the official mascot of the Flying Chanclas de San Antonio, has become a favorite at the ballpark — especially among fans and local abuelitas or grandmothers.

SAN ANTONIO – After Saturday’s dramatic, extra-inning, walk-off 7-6 victory, the Flying Chanclas faced the possibility of a letdown with Sunday’s rubber match against the Generals. Thanks to a four-run fifth inning, highlighted by a Jordan Thompson two-run double, San Antonio knocked off Victoria for the second straight night, 5-3. With the win, the Chanclas improve to 11-6 overall and take sole possession of the South Division lead. San Antonio holds on late and takes series! pic.twitter.com/q56eVW3vvr — Flying Chanclas de San Antonio (@missionsmilb) July 20, 2020San Antonio faced a difficult situation in the top of the 9th.

SAN ANTONIO – After starting the season 0-2, the Flying Chanclas de San Antonio have hit their stride and reeled off four straight wins, highlighted by a three-game sweep of the Cane Cutters thanks to Sunday night’s 6-3 victory. With the win, San Antonio improves to 4-2. MORE LOCAL BASEBALL COVERAGE

SAN ANTONIO – Baseball has returned to Wolff Stadium in the form of the Texas Collegiate League – a wooden bat league comprised of college players and the Missions are fielding The Flying Chanclas de San Antonio with former local standouts. The three months without school or conference-sponsored baseball events has been a difficult challenge for many of the players to navigate and they are grateful for the opportunity to play summer ball. Many of the players grew up playing against one another and look forward to suiting up for the same team. “It’s nice to see everybody that’s made it into college and made it to the upper levels to come back together and play again for San Antonio.”Playing for an organization tied to the San Antonio Missions and at Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium holds additional meaning for local players. “Ever since I was a little kid, I’d always watch the San Antonio Missions and Chanclas and everything and I’d always dreamed about being on this field and playing in a professional atmosphere and everything,” Porter said.

SAN ANTONIO – The Flying Chanclas de San Antonio announced the signing of four players, all with ties to the city, to the Texas Collegiate League roster on Tuesday. Flying Chanclas Return June 30Garrett, an infielder, was selected by Washington in the 32nd round of the 2016 MLB June Amateur Draft. Brandon, also an infielder, played in six games during the 2020 season for Grayson College. Flying Chanclas Return In Less Than Three WeeksThe Flying Chanclas full roster will be announced Tuesday afternoon. San Antonio will open the 2020 TCL season in Amarillo with a three-game set from June 30-July 2.