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July 18, 2024 - Burlington, NC: The Appalachian League announced the 2024 All-Star Game rosters for the yearly East vs. West showdown. The fourth annual All-Star Game festivities will take place in Johnson City (Tenn.), and will feature three current Sock Puppets. All three Burlington players hail from North Carolina-based Division I colleges; Duke and UNC-Wilmington.
Tyler Albright (Outfielder - Duke)
Tyler Albright has played in 29 games, so far this season, and has been an anchor in the middle of the Burlington lineup. He has slash... Full Story
July 16, 2024 - BURLINGTON, N.C. - From the Appalachian League to the Majors, a Sock Puppets trio heard their names in this year's draft. All three players, a testament to hard work and dedication, squeezed into the first ten rounds with the three being chosen in the eighth and ninth rounds.
First off the draft board was '22 Burlington Sock Puppet Jacob Jenkins-Coward. The Miami Marlins selected Jenkins-Coward in the eighth round (244th overall).
The North Carolina native and East Carolina Pirate played one year in Burlington, finishi... Full Story
July 3, 2024 - BURLINGTON, N.C. - The Burlington offense came alive in the middle of the game that resulted in another comeback for the Sock Puppets, snatching the win away from Danville. The sixth inning was the difference-maker when Burlington scored five to take the 7-5 lead. The Sock Puppets bullpen would then shut down the Otterbots lineup in the 7th, 8th and 9th to seal the deal.
Jimmy Lovelace got the start for Burlington and gave the team five solid innings, giving up three runs (none of which were earned) and only two hits and ... Full Story
June 26, 2024 - BURLINGTON, N.C. - In a battle for first place, it was the Sock Puppets who mounted a comeback to take the first game over Danville. Burlington scored all eight of its runs in the sixth, seventh, and eighth innings to earn the 8-6 win Tuesday evening.
It wasn't the best start to the day for the Puppets, but the bats were able to catch fire in the second half of the game. Danville hitters came up to the plate ten times and scored five runs in the first inning to start the day.
From there, it was a relatively quiet game ... Full Story
The Burlington Sock Puppets are a college wood bat baseball team. Based in Burlington, North Carolina, they are a member of the Appalachian League.
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Burlington Sending Three Sock Puppets to 2024 Appalachian League All-Star Game
July 18, 2024 - Burlington, NC: The Appalachian League announced the 2024 All-Star Game rosters for the yearly East vs. West showdown. The fourth annual All-Star Game festivities will take place in Johnson City (Tenn.), and will feature three current Sock Puppets. All three Burlington players hail from North Carolina-based Division I colleges; Duke and UNC-Wilmington.
Tyler Albright (Outfielder - Duke)
Tyler Albright has played in 29 games, so far this season, and has been an anchor in the middle of the Burlington lineup. He has slash... Full StoryMore Burlington Sock Puppets stories below
Three Former Sock Puppets Selected in the First 10 Rounds of MLB Draft
July 16, 2024 - BURLINGTON, N.C. - From the Appalachian League to the Majors, a Sock Puppets trio heard their names in this year's draft. All three players, a testament to hard work and dedication, squeezed into the first ten rounds with the three being chosen in the eighth and ninth rounds.
First off the draft board was '22 Burlington Sock Puppet Jacob Jenkins-Coward. The Miami Marlins selected Jenkins-Coward in the eighth round (244th overall).
The North Carolina native and East Carolina Pirate played one year in Burlington, finishi... Full StorySock Puppets Secure Win against Otterbots, Now Sit Just 1.5 GB of Division Lead
July 3, 2024 - BURLINGTON, N.C. - The Burlington offense came alive in the middle of the game that resulted in another comeback for the Sock Puppets, snatching the win away from Danville. The sixth inning was the difference-maker when Burlington scored five to take the 7-5 lead. The Sock Puppets bullpen would then shut down the Otterbots lineup in the 7th, 8th and 9th to seal the deal.
Jimmy Lovelace got the start for Burlington and gave the team five solid innings, giving up three runs (none of which were earned) and only two hits and ... Full StorySock Puppets Win After an Offense Sparks in the Final Innings
June 26, 2024 - BURLINGTON, N.C. - In a battle for first place, it was the Sock Puppets who mounted a comeback to take the first game over Danville. Burlington scored all eight of its runs in the sixth, seventh, and eighth innings to earn the 8-6 win Tuesday evening.
It wasn't the best start to the day for the Puppets, but the bats were able to catch fire in the second half of the game. Danville hitters came up to the plate ten times and scored five runs in the first inning to start the day.
From there, it was a relatively quiet game ... Full StoryBurlington Sock Puppets News
- Burlington Sending Three Sock Puppets to 2024 Appalachian League All-Star Game - July 18, 2024
- Three Former Sock Puppets Selected in the First 10 Rounds of MLB Draft - July 16, 2024
- Sock Puppets Secure Win against Otterbots, Now Sit Just 1.5 GB of Division Lead - July 3, 2024
- Sock Puppets Win After an Offense Sparks in the Final Innings - June 26, 2024
- Burlington falls to .500 in extra innings against Elizabethton - June 16, 2024
- Burlington Wins for the First Time in 2024 with Late Game Heroics - June 8, 2024
- Sock Puppets Ready for Opening Weekend at Home - June 6, 2024
- Sock Puppets Gear up for 2024 Appy League Season - June 4, 2024
- Sock Puppets Announce Initial 2024 Roster - May 9, 2024
- 2024 Sock Puppets On-Field Coaching Staff Set - May 7, 2024
- The Stage Is Set to Have the Best Summer Yet in Sockville - April 25, 2024
- Burlington to Host a Second Summer Team in Sockville - February 22, 2024
- Horacio Ramírez Back in Braves Country - January 24, 2024
- 2024 Burlington Sock Puppets Schedule Released - November 16, 2023
- Burlington Sock Puppets Announce Anthony Essien to Return as Manager - October 16, 2023
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League: Appalachian LeagueHome: Burlington, North Carolina
Website: Burlington Sock Puppets site
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Burlington Sock Puppets Scoreboard
| Sat., Jul 27 | Burlington at Johnson City | 7:00 p.m. | |
| Fri., Jul 26 | W | Burlington 8 at Johnson City 4 | Final |
| Thu., Jul 25 | L | Burlington 3 at Greeneville 7 | Final |
| Wed., Jul 24 | L | Burlington 4 at Greeneville 17 | Final (7) |
| Sun., Jul 21 | W | Tri-State 3 at Burlington 7 (Game 1) | Final (7) |
| Sun., Jul 21 | L | Tri-State 7 at Burlington 3 (Game 2) | Final (7) |
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Burlington Sock Puppets Headlines
- Johnston Leads Greeneville Over Burlington - ApL Greeneville Sun (July 26)
- Flyboys Rip Appy League High 24 Hits, Throttle Puppets - ApL Greeneville Sun (July 26)
- Flyboys Crack Off Appy League High 24 Hits, Throttle Puppets 17-4 - ApL Greeneville Sun (July 25)
- Area roundup: Coal Cats split doubleheader with Sock Puppets - ApL Huntington Herald-Dispatch (July 22)
- Flyboys Struggle In Burlington - ApL Greeneville Sun (July 19)
- Axmen swept by Sock Puppets continuing skid - ApL Kingsport Times-News (July 18)
- Sock Puppets steal Game 1 against Axmen - ApL Kingsport Times-News (July 17)
- APPY LEAGUE: Bristol loses - ApL Bristol Herald Courier (July 15)
- APPY LEAGUE: Bristol socks Burlington - ApL Bristol Herald Courier (July 14)
- Ridge Runners return for weekend homestand - ApL Bluefield Daily Telegraph (July 13)
- Axmen's start halted as Sock Puppets complete series sweep - ApL Kingsport Times-News (July 10)
- Axmen falter in eighth inning in loss to Sock Puppets - ApL Kingsport Times-News (July 10)
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