Pulaski's Offense, Romine's Bat Carry River Turtles over River Riders

June 19, 2026 - PULASKI, Va. - The River Turtles scored at least one run in the first six innings and handled the River Riders, 13-4, at Calfee Park on Friday night. It was the fourth win in a row for Pulaski, and the first game in the series. How it Happened: Pulaski took control of the game early. In the first, Eli Hudgins scored off a wild pitch and Aubrey Kearns skied a sacrifice fly to make it 2-0 River Turtles through one inning of play. In the second, Ariel Antigua roped a two-run two-bagger to ... Full Story

Inclement Weather Ruins Rubber Match Between Elizabethton and Burlington

June 18, 2026 - ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. - When it rains it pours at Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark. The River Riders and Sock Puppets only played one and a half innings before the series finale was called off on Thursday. How it Happened: Burlington got off to a perfect start in the first. Bryce Clavon drove a leadoff double, Bruce Wyche drew a walk, and Deacon Pomeroy lined a single to load the bases to start the game. Brandon Novy took advantage of the golden scoring chance, smacking a bases-clea... Full Story

Burlington Pulls Away to Even Series against Elizabethton

June 17, 2026 - ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. - Great pitching combined with a strong seventh inning on offense led the Sock Puppets to a 9-3 win at Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark. Burlington responded after a tough loss on Tuesday to force a rubber match on Thursday. How it Happened: The River Riders led once in the contest. A first-inning RBI triple by Hank Gomric gave Elizabethton a 1-0 lead. They maintained that lead through the first two innings. Burlington proceeded to score their first two runs... Full Story

River Riders Come from Behind to Win Series Opener

June 17, 2026 - ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. - The River Riders scored three of their four runs in the eighth inning to earn a victory over the Sock Puppets 4-3 at Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark. Elizabethton evened its record at 5-5, and Burlington dropped to 5-4. How it Happened: The River Riders drew first blood first. In the second inning, Terrance Bowen sharply hit a line drive to center field to make the score 1-0 Elizabethton. The Sock Puppets made things difficult on the River Riders for the nex... Full Story

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Other cities near Elizabethton, Tennessee with alternative or minor league teams:

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• Hickory, North Carolina
• Johnson City, Tennessee
• Kingsport, Tennessee
• Greeneville, Tennessee
• Bristol, Virginia

June 21	ApL	Elizabethton at Pulaski	5:30 p.m.
June 20	ApL	Elizabethton at Pulaski	7:00 p.m.
June 19	ApL	Elizabethton 4 at Pulaski 13	Final
June 18	ApL	Burlington at Elizabethton	Susp.
June 17	ApL	Burlington 9 at Elizabethton 3	Final
June 16	ApL	Burlington 3 at Elizabethton 4	Final
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• 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 rally falls short in loss to Doughboys - ApL Elizabethton Star (June 16)
• River Riders topple Doughboys - ApL Elizabethton Star (June 15)
• River Riders fall in tiebreaker after ninth-inning rally by Burlington - ApL Elizabethton Star (June 12)
• Doughboys earn mercy-rule win over Riders - ApL Elizabethton Star (June 11)
• River Riders avoid sweep with 16-3 rout of Flyboys - ApL Elizabethton Star (June 9)
• River Riders drop season opener - ApL Elizabethton Star (June 5)
• Riders fall in rain-shortened tilt with State Liners - ApL Elizabethton Star (August 1)
• APPY LEAGUE: Struggling State Liners win final game of 2025 as Patrick Gillen (UNC-Asheville) finishes with .403 batting average - ApL Bristol Herald Courier (July 31)
• Evans powers River Riders past Bristol with two home runs, five RBIs - ApL Elizabethton Star (July 30)
• COLLEGE BASEBALL: Johnson City-based State Liners lose penultimate game of 2025; Marion Hungry Mothers fall - ApL Bristol Herald Courier (July 30)
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