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Zap unveil 48-game 2026 slate as Independence League trims teams
The Zap rolled out a 48-game 2026 schedule with 30 home dates, opening Memorial Day weekend at Hyde Stadium with a three-game set against the Casper Spuds from May 22–24 [1][2]. The slate leans into regional rivalries, including dates with the Spearfish Sasquatch, Casper Spuds, Bison Baseball, and the Capital City Aviators, while the Independence League operates with fewer teams than in recent summers [1][2].Now into a fourth season in the circuit, Oahe’s roots trace to November 2022, when the club joined the Independence League and settled into Hyde Stadium, sharing the ballpark with Pierre’s Post 8 American Legion program [4][3][5]. The franchise is operated by Zap Baseball, LLC, with local ties through co-owners Jackson Bruce and Jamy Habeger; Habeger also took the helm in the dugout at launch [3][4].With an early homestand and familiar foes on the docket, the Zap’s path through the ILB summer is set for another lively run at Hyde [1][2].