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Burlington Survives Late Comeback Attempt vs. Axmen

June 18, 2025 - BURLINGTON, N.C. - The Sock Puppets and Axmen squared off in the finale of their two-game set with Burlington completing the sweep in an 8-6 contest, further cementing themselves as the best team in the Appalachian League. However, the Axmen did not go down without a fight. Burlington was the first team on the board yet again, this time with a five-run second inning that was sparked by an RBI single by Avery Smith. The Burlington bats kept going after that and the lead was 5-0 heading into the third. A sixth run was ta... Full Story

River Riders Edge Flyboys, 1-0, in Game 2 Behind Gem from Lewis

June 18, 2025 - Elizabethton, Tenn. - The Elizabethton River Riders (3-9) held off a late rally from the Greeneville Flyboys (6-4) to win, 1-0, in the second game of their two-game series on Wednesday at Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark. After seven scoreless innings, Elizabethton finally broke through in the bottom of the eighth with a go ahead single from Crosland to score Brady Thompson and secure the narrow victory. The Rundown The game was a pitcher's duel, with both teams struggling to get their offense going. Greenevil... Full Story

Doughboys finish what they started, and add an extra win in Wednesday's doubleheader

June 18, 2025 - Johnson City, Tenn.- The Johnson City Doughboys wrap up their game from yesterday with a 7-3 victory, followed by a near no-hitter and an 8-1 route of the Bristol State Liners. Bristol opened up Tuesday's game with Brayden Gilley on the mound, as he made the most of the start for the State Liners. Sporting a 1.13 ERA on eight innings pitched, Gilley added four more to that total, allowing only three hits in the process and no runs. Two of those hits came from Doughboys center fielder Paris Pridgen and the other from th... Full Story

Klosterman Shines as Flyboys Win Rain-Shortened Contest

June 18, 2025 - ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. - The Greeneville Flyboys won their third straight game Tuesday night, defeating the River Riders, 6-2, in Elizabethton. The game was declared over after 6 1/2 innings due to lightning in the area. Kellan Klosterman (5 IP, 1 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 8 K) was once again masterful on the mound, giving the Flyboys (6-3) much-needed length in the starting role. He earned his first win of the season with five strong innings, retiring seven straight River Riders (2-9) to conclude his outing. The Flyboys took a 2-0 ... Full Story

• Burlington Survives Late Comeback Attempt vs. Axmen - Burlington Sock Puppets (June 18)
  
• Flyboys Get Shut out at Elizabethton - Greeneville Flyboys (June 18)
  
• River Riders Edge Flyboys, 1-0, in Game 2 Behind Gem from Lewis - Elizabethton River Riders (June 18)
  
• Doughboys finish what they started, and add an extra win in Wednesday's doubleheader - Johnson City Doughboys (June 18)
  
• Klosterman Shines as Flyboys Win Rain-Shortened Contest - Greeneville Flyboys (June 18)
  
• Kingsport's Win Streak Snapped by Sock Puppets - Kingsport Axmen (June 17)
  
• River Riders Fall to Flyboys, 6-2, After Game Called Due to Lightning - Elizabethton River Riders (June 17)
  
• Homegrown Talent on Display for Alamance-Burlington Night - Burlington Sock Puppets (June 17)
  
• Flyboys Sweep Coal Cats in Doubleheader - Greeneville Flyboys (June 16)
  
• Patrick Gillen and Tony Neubeck Named Appalachian League Players of the Week - (June 16)
  
• Kingsport Survives Late Comeback Attempt by Elizabethton - Kingsport Axmen (June 15)
  
• River Riders Drop Fifth Straight to Close out Road Trip - Elizabethton River Riders (June 15)
  
• Flyboys' Road Trip Hampered by Inclement Weather - Greeneville Flyboys (June 14)
  
• Big Fourth Inning Propels Kingsport Over Elizabethton - Kingsport Axmen (June 14)
  
• Doughboys Unleash 18 Hits In Bounce-Back Win Against Ridge Runners - Johnson City Doughboys (June 14)
  
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Bluefield Ridge Runners - Bluefield, West Virginia
Bristol State Liners - Bristol, Virginia
Burlington Sock Puppets - Burlington, North Carolina
Danville Otterbots - Danville, Virginia
Elizabethton River Riders - Elizabethton, Tennessee
Greeneville Flyboys - Greeneville, Tennessee
Johnson City Doughboys - Johnson City, Tennessee
Kingsport Axmen - Kingsport, Tennessee
Pulaski River Turtles - Pulaski, Virginia
Tri-State Coal Cats - Huntington, West Virginia

Fri., Jun 20	Bluefield at Elizabethton	6:30 p.m.
Fri., Jun 20	Bristol at Greeneville	7:00 p.m.
Fri., Jun 20	Kingsport at Danville	7:00 p.m.
Fri., Jun 20	Pulaski at Johnson City	7:00 p.m.
Fri., Jun 20	Tri-State at Burlington	7:00 p.m.
Thu., Jun 19	Bluefield 3 at Elizabethton 15	Final (7)
Thu., Jun 19	Bristol 3 at Greeneville 7	Final
Thu., Jun 19	Tri-State 4 at Burlington 0	Top 5th
Thu., Jun 19	Kingsport 7 at Danville 5	Top 6th
Thu., Jun 19	Pulaski 4 at Johnson City 7	Top 8th
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• Near no-hitter, bats guide Doughboys past State Liners - Johnson City Press (June 19)
  
• Riders take win over Greeneville - Elizabethton Star (June 19)
  
• APPY LEAGUE: Johnson City-based State Liners dominated by Doughboys in Wednesday doubleheader - Bristol Herald Courier (June 19)
  
• Riders fall to Greeneville in seven-inning contest | Elizabethton Star - Elizabethton Star (June 19)
  
• Flyboys Split Series With River Riders - Greeneville Sun (June 19)
  
• Ridge Runners forestall Danville comeback efforts, 5-3 - Bluefield Daily Telegraph (June 19)
  
• Near no-hitter guides Doughboys past State Liners - Johnson City Press (June 19)
  
• Coal Cats lose fourth straight, 9-6 at Pulaski - Huntington Herald-Dispatch (June 18)
  
• McNaughton, Jackson Hammer Homers In Flyboys' Win - Greeneville Sun (June 18)
  
• Daniels, McDonald light up the Otterbots early, Ridge Runners face Danville again tonight - Bluefield Daily Telegraph (June 18)
  
• Doughboys and State Liners suspended in seventh inning - Johnson City Press (June 18)
  
• Sock Puppets beat Axmen in battle of division leaders - Kingsport Times-News (June 18)
  
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