Down East Bird Dawgs deliver a pitch

Smith's Late Hit Seals Bird Dawgs Wild Comeback Win

KINSTON, N.C. - The Down East Bird Dawgs rallied from an early five-run deficit and stormed back with a three-homer fifth inning, edging the Tri-City ValleyCats 9-8 on Thursday night. Tri-City jumped in front, plating one run in the first and four in the second to take a five-run lead. The Bird Dawgs responded in the second as Ali LaPread hit the first home run of his professional career with Jaylen Smith on base to cut ... Full Story