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Axmen Get Bested on the Road, But Still Claim Home Field Advantage for Upcoming Semifinal

July 29, 2026 - ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. - Elizabethton kept its playoff hopes alive with a 10-5 victory over Kingsport on Wednesday night. However, with Johnson City's loss, the Axmen claimed home field advantage for the upcoming West Division final. The only question mark now for Friday is who the Axmen will be hosting. Elizabethton used a huge four-run fourth inning to surge ahead, 6-2, over the Axmen and after that never looked back. The pitching for the River Riders was on point all night long, holding Kingsport to just five hits. Bra... Full Story

Elizabethton Defeats Kingsport, Stays Alive in Playoff Race

July 29, 2026 - ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. - The River Riders never trailed in a comfortable 10-5 victory at Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark on Wednesday night. With the win, alongside a loss from Johnson City, Elizabethton keeps their playoff hopes alive. How it Happened: The River Riders scored first in the second. Eli Evans smashed a leadoff solo homer, and Bo Strickland got an RBI off a fielder's choice for an early 2-0 lead. That score was not sustained for long. Trey Jozwiakowski roped a two-run double to knot things up at... Full Story

Cash Has Night to Remember as Flyboys Dominate Doughboys to Close out Home Schedule

July 29, 2026 - GREENEVILLE, Tenn. - Greeneville ended its home season in style, mercy-ruling the visiting Doughboys, 11-1, in seven innings on Wednesday night. Matthew Cash was the ultimate utility player for the Flyboys, playing every position on the field throughout the game while making an impact on both sides of the ball. The renaissance man showcased his versatility one final time at home, helping Greeneville close out its season at Pioneer Park with a dominant performance. Kirksey took the mound for his final start of the seaso... Full Story

Doughboys Fall to Greeneville in Playoff-Clinching Scenario, Get Mercy-Ruled in Game 2 of Series

July 29, 2026 - GREENEVILLE, Tenn. - The Johnson City Doughboys could not find any offensive momentum against the Greeneville Flyboys in a 11-1 loss Wednesday night, only recording two total hits in the defeat. The Flyboys took an early lead and never looked back, scoring three straight runs with nine combined runs and eight hits. In the first and second, it was an RBI groundout and defensive error that brought in two runs early for the home team. But, in the third, the Greeneville offense really came alive to extend the lead. The Fly... Full Story

• Axmen Get Bested on the Road, But Still Claim Home Field Advantage for Upcoming Semifinal - Kingsport Axmen (July 29)
  
• Elizabethton Defeats Kingsport, Stays Alive in Playoff Race - Elizabethton River Riders (July 29)
  
• Cash Has Night to Remember as Flyboys Dominate Doughboys to Close out Home Schedule - Greeneville Flyboys (July 29)
  
• Doughboys Fall to Greeneville in Playoff-Clinching Scenario, Get Mercy-Ruled in Game 2 of Series - Johnson City Doughboys (July 29)
  
• Axmen Claim a Thriller to Secure Playoff Bid - Kingsport Axmen (July 29)
  
• Eisfelder makes history, Doughboys dominate Greeneville in game one of the final series - Johnson City Doughboys (July 29)
  
• Eisfelder's Power Display Leads the Way as Doughboys Take Down Flyboys - Greeneville Flyboys (July 29)
  
• Axmen Clinch a Playoff Spot with Hard-Fought Victory over River Riders - Elizabethton River Riders (July 29)
  
• Owen Lee Named Player, Jayce Rollins Named Pitcher of the Week - (July 27)
  
• Elizabethton Sweeps Bluefield, Stays Alive in Tight Playoff Race - Elizabethton River Riders (July 26)
  
• Top of the Order Carries Axmen to Important Victory over Flyboys - Kingsport Axmen (July 26)
  
• Greeneville Eliminated from Playoff Race After Dropping Final Sunday Matchup to Kingsport - Greeneville Flyboys (July 26)
  
• Doughboys Avoid Sweep, Survive Series Finale against Otterbots in Dramatic Fashion - Johnson City Doughboys (July 26)
  
• Greeneville Unable to Contain Kingsport's Offense in Home Loss - Greeneville Flyboys (July 26)
  
• Axmen Snap Losing Streak and Claim First Place Again - Kingsport Axmen (July 25)
  
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Thu., Jul 30	Burlington at Danville	7:00 p.m.
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• River Riders fall to Axmen 10-7, face elimination game at home Wednesday night - Elizabethton Star (July 29)
  
• Teen injured during in bubble-suit collision - Burlington Times-News (July 29)
  
• River Riders hit parade topples Bluefield - Elizabethton Star (July 27)
  
• Riders fall to Otterbots first-inning blitz - Elizabethton Star (July 24)
  
• River Riders outlast Otterbots 12-11 after late rally - Elizabethton Star (July 22)
  
• River Riders snap skid with 12-3 win over Greeneville - Elizabethton Star (July 20)
  
• River Riders swept by Danville after 10-3 loss - Elizabethton Star (July 17)
  
• River Riders' rally falls short in 7-6 loss to Danville - Elizabethton Star (July 16)
  
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