River Riders Season Ends After Loss at Axmen

July 30, 2026 - KINGSPORT, Tenn. - An eight-run third inning from Kingsport was enough to take the series over Elizabethton, 11-6, at Ballad Health Field. With the loss, the River Riders were eliminated from postseason contention. How it Happened: Elizabethton started out with a sense of urgency. Bo Strickland scored off a throwing error from Tanner Kilgore, Nick Riordan came home after an error from Garrett Luett, Mikey Vanderheyden skyed a sacrifice fly RBI, and Jackson Reardon rolled a broken-bat RBI s... 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-r... Full Story

Axmen Clinch a Playoff Spot with Hard-Fought Victory over River Riders

July 29, 2026 - KINGSPORT, Tenn. - Kingsport scored six of their 10 runs off of home runs and slugged their way to a 10-7 triumph at Ballad Health Field on Tuesday night. The Axmen sealed a playoff spot in the process and put Elizabethton in desperation mode. How it Happened: At first, it appeared that the River Riders would stay in control of their own playoff destiny. Miles Shore smacked an RBI single for the only run of the first inning, making it 1-0 Elizabethton. In the second, Bo Strickland roped... Full Story

Elizabethton Sweeps Bluefield, Stays Alive in Tight Playoff Race

July 26, 2026 - BLUEFIELD, W.Va. - A nine-run fifth inning allowed Elizabethton to pull away from Bluefield, 14-6, at Bowen Field on Sunday. The River Riders have now swept the season series against the Ridge Runners. How it Happened: The game started as a low scoring affair. Luke Billings opened things up in the top of the first with a two-out RBI single for Elizabethton. Through the first three innings, that was the only run scored. It appeared that Bluefield had a chance to salvage a game in the ser... Full Story

• Elizabethton Sweeps Bluefield, Stays Alive in Tight Playoff Race - Elizabethton River Riders (ApL) July 26
• River Riders Clinch Series, Control Matchup at Ridge Runners - Elizabethton River Riders (ApL) July 25
• Elizabethton Defeats Bluefield in Offensive Shootout - Elizabethton River Riders (ApL) July 24
• Otterbots Never Trail, Down River Riders - Elizabethton River Riders (ApL) July 23
• Inclement Weather Cancels Matchup Between Elizabethton and Danville - Elizabethton River Riders (ApL) July 22
• River Riders Survive Otterbots' Rally, Win Series Opener - Elizabethton River Riders (ApL) July 21
• After Rain Delay, Elizabethton Snaps Losing Streak at Greeneville - Elizabethton River Riders (ApL) July 19
• River Riders Continue to Struggle, Lose at Johnson City - Elizabethton River Riders (ApL) July 18
• Elizabethton Snatches Defeat from the Jaws of Victory against Johnson City - Elizabethton River Riders (ApL) July 17
• Otterbots Sweep River Riders in Wire-To-Wire Win - Elizabethton River Riders (ApL) July 16
• Danville Seals Series Win against Elizabethton - Elizabethton River Riders (ApL) July 15
• Snakebit River Riders Come up Short against Otterbots - Elizabethton River Riders (ApL) July 15
• River Riders Can't Pull Through in a Loss at Greeneville - Elizabethton River Riders (ApL) July 12
• Epic Comeback Attempt Falls Just Short for Elizabethton in Wild Game against Johnson City - Elizabethton River Riders (ApL) July 11
• Doughboys Comfortably Beat River Riders in Rainy Day Contest - Elizabethton River Riders (ApL) July 10
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Other cities near Elizabethton, Tennessee with alternative or minor league teams:

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

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• River Riders’ season ends with 11-6 loss to Kingsport - ApL Elizabethton Star (July 31)
• River Riders rout Kingsport 10-5, keep playoff hopes alive - ApL Elizabethton Star (July 30)
• River Riders fall to Axmen 10-7, face elimination game at home Wednesday night - ApL Elizabethton Star (July 29)
• River Riders hit parade topples Bluefield - ApL Elizabethton Star (July 27)
• Riders fall to Otterbots first-inning blitz - ApL Elizabethton Star (July 24)
• River Riders outlast Otterbots 12-11 after late rally - ApL Elizabethton Star (July 22)
• River Riders snap skid with 12-3 win over Greeneville - ApL Elizabethton Star (July 20)
• River Riders swept by Danville after 10-3 loss - ApL Elizabethton Star (July 17)
• River Riders’ rally falls short in 7-6 loss to Danville - ApL Elizabethton Star (July 16)
• Flyboys hold off late River Riders rally - ApL Elizabethton Star (July 13)
• River Riders earn mercy-rule win over Pulaski - ApL Elizabethton Star (July 10)
• River Riders roll past River Turtles 12-1, clinch series - ApL Elizabethton Star (July 9)
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