Evans Homers Twice as River Riders Power Past State Liners, 12-7

July 29, 2025 - JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Eli Evans launched two home runs and drove in five runs to lead the Elizabethton River Riders to a 12-7 victory over the Bristol State Liners on Tuesday night at TVA Credit Union Ballpark. The River Riders erupted for eight runs in the first two innings and held off a late push to secure the series opener. The rundown Elizabethton wasted no time putting runs on the board. After singles from Jackson Berry and Jack Torbett to open the game, Evans blasted a three-run homer to left-center to give the ... Full Story

Rivets Defeat Kingfish at Home in Gusty Pitching Matchup

July 29, 2025 - ROCKFORD, Ill. - Rivets' pitching dominated the quickest home game of the year. After getting an off day for the first time since the All-Star break, the Rivets' pitching controlled what was another great start from Andrew Alberts. In a game where Rockford took advantage of the mistakes made by the Kenosha Kingfish, leading to a close, low-scoring 5-3 win for the screws. "A couple of weeks ago, we had some loud outs and some stuff not really go our way," Head Coach Griffin Smith said. "We had to grow some resilience an... Full Story

Spitters Stay Hot During 8-4 Win against Kalamazoo

July 29, 2025 - Kalamazoo, MI - The Traverse City Pit Spitters finish off the sweep against the Kalamazoo Growlers with a commanding 8-4-win Tuesday night in front of 1,702 fans at Homer Stryker Field. Max Hammond shines once again as he threw six innings of two-hit, one-run ball alongside Cole Prout who collected his fifth and sixth hit of the road trip including his first home run of the season to help silence the Growlers. The Pit Spitters entered play Tuesday night winners of 14 of their last 15 games and were seeking to finish t... Full Story

This Week in Sockville: Burlington Clinches East, Sights Set on Title Run

July 29, 2025 - With two regular season games left, the Puppets have locked up the East Division title and are gearing up to host the East Division Championship Game this Thursday at Burlington Athletic Stadium. A win there would send Burlington to the Appalachian League Championship on Friday. By the Numbers Burlington leads the entire league in batting average at .282, ranks first in the East in runs per game at 7.27, and owns both the best team ERA and bullpen ERA in the East. Opponents are hitting just .228 against them, the lowes... Full Story

• Evans Homers Twice as River Riders Power Past State Liners, 12-7 - Elizabethton River Riders (ApL) July 29
  
• Rox Fall 4-1, Look for Split Wednesday - St. Cloud Rox (Northwoods) July 29
  
• Express Shut out by Bucks, Drop Series Opener 3-0 - Eau Claire Express (Northwoods) July 29
  
• Rockers Fall 10-9 Despite Late Push - Green Bay Rockers (Northwoods) July 29
  
• Rivets Defeat Kingfish at Home in Gusty Pitching Matchup - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) July 29
  
• Dock Spiders Fall to the Chinooks - Fond du Lac Dock Spiders (Northwoods) July 29
  
• Battle of the Badges Returns to Wade Stadium on August 21st - Duluth Huskies (Northwoods) July 29
  
• Spitters Stay Hot During 8-4 Win against Kalamazoo - Traverse City Pit Spitters (Northwoods) July 29
  
• Growlers Fall to Pit Spitters 8-4 - Kalamazoo Growlers (Northwoods) July 29
  
• This Week in Sockville: Burlington Clinches East, Sights Set on Title Run - Burlington Sock Puppets (ApL) July 29
  
• Rox Playoff Tickets Are on Sale Now - St. Cloud Rox (Northwoods) July 29
  
• Rockers Begin Series with Woodchucks - Green Bay Rockers (Northwoods) July 29
  
• Roller-Coaster Game Ends in Growler Loss - Kalamazoo Growlers (Northwoods) July 28
  
• Piasecki's Four RBIs Fuel Spitters 40th Win of the Season - Traverse City Pit Spitters (Northwoods) July 28
  
• Rox Community Foundation Awards $15,000 Worth of Scholarships to Central MN Students - St. Cloud Rox (Northwoods) July 28
  
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• Huskies edged out by Thunder Bay - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (July 30)
  
• Border Cats host key series - Northwoods Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal (July 29)
  
• SESKER: Express making late push for playoff spot - Northwoods Eau Claire Leader Telegram (July 29)
  
• Why the Madison Mallards are synonymous with 'Wiener!' - Northwoods Wisconsin State Journal (July 29)
  
• BRIEFS: Lebanon QB Mike Reece commits to UVa-Wise Highland Cavaliers - ApL Bristol Herald Courier (July 29)
  
• Follow Braelon Allen's football career through the years - Northwoods Fond du Lac Reporter (July 29)
  
• Coal Cats win one of three on last homestand - ApL Huntington Herald-Dispatch (July 29)
  
• Appy League entering its final week of play for 2025 - ApL Kingsport Times-News (July 29)
  
• Pugh powers offense, Trevino locks it down as Big Sticks beat Larks - Northwoods Dickinson Press (July 28)
  
• Wolfgramm's big night propels Riders win - ApL Elizabethton Star (July 28)
  
• Cole homers as Huskies stop Loggers - Northwoods Duluth News-Tribune (July 28)
  
• COLLEGE BASEBALL: Johnson City-based Bristol State Liners lose 19-8; Marion Hungry Mothers won 4-0 - ApL Bristol Herald Courier (July 28)
  
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