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Puppets Pull All the Strings in Greeneville

July 21, 2026 - GREENEVILLE, Tenn. - Greeneville fell short as it dropped a 15-4 decision to the Burlington Sock Puppets on home soil Tuesday night. Both starters kept the game scoreless through the first inning despite each team putting runners in scoring position, sending the game into the second tied at 0-0. The Sock Puppets, who were run-ruled just two days earlier, came out swinging in the top of the second inning. After Greeneville starter Hudson Johnson allowed the first two batters to reach, Burlington designated hitter Bruce ... Full Story

River Riders Survive Otterbots' Rally, Win Series Opener

July 21, 2026 - ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. - Despite a rally from Danville late, Mikey Vanderheyden's RBI walk was enough for Elizabethton to seal a 12-11 victory at Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark on Tuesday night. How it Happened: Elizabethton struck first. Brady Richardson, aided by the short bullpen fence in right center, launched a 339-foot three-run homer. The 3-0 score held after the first inning, but not for long. The Otterbots got a leadoff double from Devon Wilkes to start the second, and Danny Perez drove him in with ... Full Story

Johnson City Doughboys Sweep Appalachian League Players of the Week

July 20, 2026 - CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The Appalachian League announced today that Johnson City's Nate Eisfelder (Indiana) and Hunter Crain (San Jacinto College) were named the Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, for the period of July 13-19. Eisfelder, 20, earned Player of the Week honors after hitting .476/.607/1.000 with a 1.607 OPS in six games for the Johnson City Doughboys. He went 10-for-21 with three home runs, two doubles, 11 RBI and 10 runs; he recorded a hit in all six games. Eisfelder also walked seven times and did no... Full Story

After Rain Delay, Elizabethton Snaps Losing Streak at Greeneville

July 19, 2026 - GREENEVILLE, Tenn. - Elizabethton never trailed in a much-needed 12-3 victory against Greeneville at Eastman Credit Union Ballpark. The River Riders won their first game since July 9th. How it Happened: Both teams scored their first runs in the second inning. Eli Evans rolled an RBI groundout for Elizabethton, and Mark Sackermann got a big bounce off a chopped ball in the infield for an RBI single. The 1-1 score did not last for long. In the third, Miles Shore skied a sacrifice fly ball to center. The Flyboys could ... Full Story

• Inclement Weather Cancels Matchup Between Elizabethton and Danville - Elizabethton River Riders (July 22)
  
• Axmen Drop Fourth Game in a Row, Lose 17-7 to Pulaski - Kingsport Axmen (July 22)
  
• Doughboys drop series opener after Ridge Runners' bats dominate contest - Johnson City Doughboys (July 22)
  
• Puppets Pull All the Strings in Greeneville - Greeneville Flyboys (July 21)
  
• River Riders Survive Otterbots' Rally, Win Series Opener - Elizabethton River Riders (July 21)
  
• Johnson City Doughboys Sweep Appalachian League Players of the Week - (July 20)
  
• After Rain Delay, Elizabethton Snaps Losing Streak at Greeneville - Elizabethton River Riders (July 19)
  
• Flyboys Drop Series Finale to Elizabethton at Home - Greeneville Flyboys (July 19)
  
• Axmen Drop Sunday Showdown with Johnson City - Kingsport Axmen (July 19)
  
• Doughboys Survive Another Nail-Biter Finish, Take Down First-Place Axmen - Johnson City Doughboys (July 19)
  
• Walk-Off Stuns Axmen in Greeneville - Kingsport Axmen (July 19)
  
• Flyboys Walk-off First-Place Axmen in Thrilling Fashion - Greeneville Flyboys (July 18)
  
• Doughboys Power Their Way to Third Straight Win, Sweep River Riders in Two-Game Set - Johnson City Doughboys (July 18)
  
• River Riders Continue to Struggle, Lose at Johnson City - Elizabethton River Riders (July 18)
  
• Doughboys Complete Incredible Late Comeback, Steal Friday Night Duel vs. Elizabethton - Johnson City Doughboys (July 17)
  
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Bluefield Ridge Runners - Bluefield, West Virginia
Burlington Sock Puppets - Burlington, North Carolina
Danville Otterbots - Danville, Virginia
Elizabethton River Riders - Elizabethton, Tennessee
Greeneville Flyboys - Greeneville, Tennessee
Johnson City Doughboys - Johnson City, Tennessee
Kingsport Axmen - Kingsport, Tennessee
Pulaski River Turtles - Pulaski, Virginia
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Thu., Jul 23	Danville at Elizabethton	6:30 p.m.
Thu., Jul 23	Bluefield at Johnson City	7:00 p.m.
Thu., Jul 23	Burlington at Greeneville	7:00 p.m.
Thu., Jul 23	Kingsport at Pulaski	7:00 p.m.
Wed., Jul 22	Danville at Elizabethton	Cancelled
Wed., Jul 22	Kingsport at Pulaski	Cancelled
Wed., Jul 22	Bluefield 17 at Johnson City 8	Final
Wed., Jul 22	Burlington 11 at Greeneville 13	Final
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• River Riders outlast Otterbots 12-11 after late rally - Elizabethton Star (July 22)
  
• River Riders snap skid with 12-3 win over Greeneville - Elizabethton Star (July 20)
  
• River Riders swept by Danville after 10-3 loss - Elizabethton Star (July 17)
  
• River Riders' rally falls short in 7-6 loss to Danville - Elizabethton Star (July 16)
  
• Flyboys hold off late River Riders rally - Elizabethton Star (July 13)
  
• River Riders earn mercy-rule win over Pulaski - Elizabethton Star (July 10)
  
• River Riders roll past River Turtles 12-1, clinch series - Elizabethton Star (July 9)
  
• River Riders rally for dramatic 12-11 walk-off win over River Turtles - Elizabethton Star (July 9)
  
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