River Riders Explode for 16 Runs in Win over Doughboys
ApL Elizabethton River Riders

River Riders Explode for 16 Runs in Win over Doughboys

July 25, 2025 - Appalachian League (ApL)
Elizabethton River Riders News Release


ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. - The Elizabethton River Riders used a relentless offensive attack and a massive seven-run inning to overwhelm the Johnson City Doughboys, 16-6, on Thursday night at Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark.

The Rundown:

After Johnson City opened the scoring with a run in the top of the first on a wild pitch, Elizabethton responded immediately. A double from Terrance Bowen and RBI hits by Jordan Crosland and Cadyn Karl highlighted a two-run bottom half to take the lead.

The River Riders broke things open in the second. After three straight singles to start the inning, Bowen drove in a run with a sac fly and Jackson Berry added an RBI single. A throwing error allowed another run to cross, making it 5-1. Ethan Ball's solo homer to right in the third and a wild inside-the-park home run from Bowen in the fourth stretched the lead to 7-1.

Johnson City clawed back in the top of the fourth, scoring three runs on a bases-clearing double by Dane Morrow to make it 7-4. They added two more in the fifth on an error and sac fly to close within 7-6, but that's as close as it would get.

Elizabethton answered with a run in the fifth on a steal and throwing error, then put the game out of reach in the seventh. The River Riders sent 11 men to the plate in a seven-run frame, with RBI hits from Bowen and Eli Evans, three walks, a hit-by-pitch, and a sac fly, making it 13-6. A wild pitch in the eighth scored Terrence Bowen from third and solidified the 16-6 run rule victory for the River Riders.

The bullpen duo of Jevarra Martin and Demarques Thompson held Johnson City scoreless over the final four innings.

Notables:

Eli Evans went 4-for-5 with 2 RBIs, two runs scored and a stolen base.

Terrance Bowen drove in four runs, including an inside-the-park home run.

Jackson Berry reached base six times, scored two runs and had two hits.

Elizabethton drew nine walks and recorded 15 hits as a team.

The River Riders have now won three of their last four games.

Up Next:

Elizabethton remains at home for the series finale against Johnson City on Friday, July 25. First pitch is set for 6:30 PM from Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark. Fans can stream the game live on AppyLeague.com.

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