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June 22, 2026 - JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Needing a victory to get its first series win since the opening set of the season, Burlington fell in the later stages, dropping the seven-inning finale to Johnson City, 8-7.
It was a single off the bat of Doughboys shortstop Gabe Tanous to score the game's winning run and clinch the series for Johnson City.
Despite the loss, the Sock Puppets' offense continues to show strength, collecting seven or more runs in nine of 13 contests.
Tucker Holland drew the start for Burlington, making his first ... Full Story
June 21, 2026 - JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - After winning just one of its last seven games in regulation time, Burlington finally flexed the offensive muscle we had grown accustomed to in the first week of the league year, beating Johnson City, 14-5, on Saturday night.
Sockville threw the first punch. Designated hitter Brandon Novy blasted a 1-0 changeup over the left center field fence in the second inning. The home run gave Novy his fifth of the summer, tied atop the Appy League with Johnson City's Gunner Skelton.
Burlington plated two mo... Full Story
June 18, 2026 - ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. - Deacon Pomeroy knew the stakes. He had seen to some extent his teammates falter in similar spots at different points in the early part of the year.
When a run needed to come in to grab a lead, cut into a deficit or create some insurance, it often didn't come.
Burlington entered Wednesday's game with a winning record but were still far from achieving its maximum offensive potential.
Entering Wednesday's game the Sock Puppets were 24-for-116 with runners in scoring position, an average of just .2... Full Story
June 17, 2026 - ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. - Everything was the same. On Tuesday night, the Sock Puppets had the same lead they had taken into the bottom of the eighth inning three separate times almost at Kingsport almost two weeks ago.
But tonight, it was different.
The River Riders pounced and scored three runs to put the game away and beat the Sock Puppets 4-3.
Burlington's nine-game road trip began with its starter, Tyler Shafer, developing a calm presence on the mound. The righty ushered in an 11-pitch first inning, setting down the... Full Story
The Burlington Sock Puppets are a college wood bat baseball team. Based in Burlington, North Carolina, they are a member of the Appalachian League.
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Sock Puppets Drop Series Finale to Doughboys on Walk-Off
June 22, 2026 - JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Needing a victory to get its first series win since the opening set of the season, Burlington fell in the later stages, dropping the seven-inning finale to Johnson City, 8-7.
It was a single off the bat of Doughboys shortstop Gabe Tanous to score the game's winning run and clinch the series for Johnson City.
Despite the loss, the Sock Puppets' offense continues to show strength, collecting seven or more runs in nine of 13 contests.
Tucker Holland drew the start for Burlington, making his first ... Full StoryMore Burlington Sock Puppets stories below
Sock Puppets Generate Season-High in Runs, Hit Three Homers to Beat Doughboys
June 21, 2026 - JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - After winning just one of its last seven games in regulation time, Burlington finally flexed the offensive muscle we had grown accustomed to in the first week of the league year, beating Johnson City, 14-5, on Saturday night.
Sockville threw the first punch. Designated hitter Brandon Novy blasted a 1-0 changeup over the left center field fence in the second inning. The home run gave Novy his fifth of the summer, tied atop the Appy League with Johnson City's Gunner Skelton.
Burlington plated two mo... Full StoryPomeroy Hits Grand Slam to Lead Sock Puppets over River Riders
June 18, 2026 - ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. - Deacon Pomeroy knew the stakes. He had seen to some extent his teammates falter in similar spots at different points in the early part of the year.
When a run needed to come in to grab a lead, cut into a deficit or create some insurance, it often didn't come.
Burlington entered Wednesday's game with a winning record but were still far from achieving its maximum offensive potential.
Entering Wednesday's game the Sock Puppets were 24-for-116 with runners in scoring position, an average of just .2... Full StoryBurlington Blows Lead Late for First Road Loss of Season at Elizabethton
June 17, 2026 - ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. - Everything was the same. On Tuesday night, the Sock Puppets had the same lead they had taken into the bottom of the eighth inning three separate times almost at Kingsport almost two weeks ago.
But tonight, it was different.
The River Riders pounced and scored three runs to put the game away and beat the Sock Puppets 4-3.
Burlington's nine-game road trip began with its starter, Tyler Shafer, developing a calm presence on the mound. The righty ushered in an 11-pitch first inning, setting down the... Full StoryBurlington Sock Puppets News
- Sock Puppets Drop Series Finale to Doughboys on Walk-Off - June 22, 2026
- Sock Puppets Generate Season-High in Runs, Hit Three Homers to Beat Doughboys - June 21, 2026
- Pomeroy Hits Grand Slam to Lead Sock Puppets over River Riders - June 18, 2026
- Burlington Blows Lead Late for First Road Loss of Season at Elizabethton - June 17, 2026
- Sock Puppets Complete Sweep of Axmen in Season-Opening Series - June 7, 2026
- Maranto's 4-RBI Night Earns Sock Puppets Series Win over Axmen - June 5, 2026
- Pair of Homers by College Teammates Lead Sock Puppets to Opening Night Win over Axmen - June 5, 2026
- Burlington Sock Puppets Announce 2026 Roster - June 2, 2026
- This Week in Sockville: Burlington Clinches East, Sights Set on Title Run - July 29, 2025
- This Week in Sockville: The Push for the Pennant - July 22, 2025
- McCrystal Clear: Ryan McCrystal Is Raking his Way up the Reds System - July 8, 2025
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Burlington Sock Puppets exchange high fives with the home fans (Fran Stuchbury)
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Burlington Sock Puppets Minor League Baseball
League: Appalachian LeagueHome: Burlington, North Carolina
Website: Burlington Sock Puppets site
Schedule: Full Burlington Sock Puppets Schedule
Statistics: Full Burlington Sock Puppets Statistics
Burlington Sock Puppets Scoreboard
| Thu., Jul 9 | Johnson City at Burlington | 7:00 p.m. | |
| Wed., Jul 8 | Johnson City at Burlington | 7:00 p.m. | |
| Tue., Jul 7 | W | Johnson City 2 at Burlington 5 | Final |
| Sun., Jul 5 | L | Burlington 9 at Danville 14 | Final (7) |
| Sat., Jul 4 | L | Danville 13 at Burlington 8 | Final |
| Fri., Jul 3 | L | Burlington 4 at Danville 9 | Final |
| All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Burlington Sock Puppets Schedule and Results | |||
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Burlington Sock Puppets Headlines
- Burlington's Pomeroy, Kingsport's Savarese earn Appalachian League weekly honors - ApL Elizabethton Star (July 6)
- Grand slam powers Burlington past River Riders 9-3 - ApL Elizabethton Star (June 18)
- River Riders rally late to edge Sock Puppets, 4-3 - ApL Elizabethton Star (June 17)
- River Riders fall in tiebreaker after ninth-inning rally by Burlington - ApL Elizabethton Star (June 12)
- Five Things to Do: from food trucks to egg hunts - ApL Burlington Times-News (March 20)
- Flyboys, Burlington Rained Out - ApL Greeneville Sun (July 21)
- River Riders snap skid with 7-3 win over Burlington - ApL Elizabethton Star (July 18)
- APPY LEAGUE: Johnson City-based State Liners lose for the 11th time in last 13 games, stomped by Sock Puppets - ApL Bristol Herald Courier (July 17)
- APPY LEAGUE: Zach Johnson (Sullivan East) pitches with Elizabethon River Riders for first time; Johnson City-based State Liners socked by Sock Puppets - ApL Bristol Herald Courier (July 16)
- Flyboys Drop To No. 2 In Appy League West After Loss - ApL Greeneville Sun (July 14)
- Flyboys Fall To Otterbots, Best Puppets - ApL Greeneville Sun (July 14)
- COLLEGE BASEBALL: Youngster Joe DuSell does swell for Johnson City-based State Liners in win at Burlington; Marion Hungry Mothers lose - ApL Bristol Herald Courier (July 12)
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