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 Skelto... Full Story

Pomeroy 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 p... Full Story

Burlington 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 ... Full Story

Sock Puppets Complete Sweep of Axmen in Season-Opening Series

June 7, 2026 - KINGSPORT, Tenn. - For the third time in three days, the Burlington Sock Puppets beat the Kingsport Axmen. Saturday's 7-4 win marked a series sweep, giving Burlington its first 3-0 start since 2022. Similar to Games 1 and 2, it was Burlington that scored first, but not without a stout pitcher's duel to get things going. LHP Joshua Evans got the start for the Sock Puppets. The 20-year-old worked three scoreless innings, striking out four, and working his fastball as high as 93 mph. The s... Full Story

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• Pair of Homers by College Teammates Lead Sock Puppets to Opening Night Win over Axmen - Burlington Sock Puppets (ApL) June 5
• Burlington Sock Puppets Announce 2026 Roster - Burlington Sock Puppets (ApL) June 2
• This Week in Sockville: Burlington Clinches East, Sights Set on Title Run - Burlington Sock Puppets (ApL) July 29
• This Week in Sockville: The Push for the Pennant - Burlington Sock Puppets (ApL) July 22
• McCrystal Clear: Ryan McCrystal Is Raking his Way up the Reds System - Burlington Sock Puppets (ApL) July 8
• Sock Puppets Review: The Pups Are Hot - Burlington Sock Puppets (ApL) June 23
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June 23	ApL	Burlington at Danville	7:00 p.m.
June 21	ApL	Burlington 7 at Johnson City 8	Final (7)
June 20	ApL	Burlington 14 at Johnson City 5	Final
June 19	ApL	Burlington 8 at Johnson City 10	Final
June 18	ApL	Burlington at Elizabethton	Susp.
June 17	ApL	Burlington 9 at Elizabethton 3	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 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)
• COLLEGE BASEBALL: Ben Kilbourne (Marion Hungry Mothers), Hayden Blair (Johnson City-based Bristol State Liners) star in wins - ApL Bristol Herald Courier (July 11)
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