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June 9, 2026 - KINGSPORT, Tenn. - The Axmen loaded the bases in the ninth but failed to score the tying run, falling to Bluefield, 5-3, on Tuesday night. The Axmen are off to the worst start in the league since 2022.
Entering the ninth, the Axmen trailed, 5-2, in need of a late rally. BJ Gibson drew a walk to start the frame, and two groundouts later he was standing at third base.
With two outs, Bluefield pitcher Talmadge Davis walked Garrett Luett after having him in a 1-2 count, and then hit Carter Geffre, loading the bases.
The... Full Story
June 9, 2026 - KINGSPORT, Tenn. - The Bluefield Ridge Runners tallied 19 hits en route to their series-opening 13-4 win over the Kingsport Axmen on Monday night.
Only one Ridge Runner went hitless on the night, while Travis Peitz, Allan Gil-Fernandez and Nate Hawton-Henley each had three hits. This impressive display was headlined by designated hitter Cameron Dube's four-hit, four-RBI night.
In the first inning, the Ridge Runners leapt out in front by five runs, which were then complemented by a three-run second.
Enzo Infelise sta... Full Story
June 6, 2026 - KINGSPORT, Tenn. - Burlington improved to the league's best record, sweeping the Axmen on the road and taking Game 3 on Saturday, 7-4.
For the first time in the series, each starting pitcher made it to three innings after strong performances from Kingsport's Ben Leikam and Burlington's Joshua Evans.
It was a pitching duel in the first four innings, but that was soon to change.
Kingsport gained their first lead, not only of the game but of the season, in the bottom of the sixth when a Jacob Parr groundout scored the ... Full Story
June 5, 2026 - KINGSPORT, Tenn. - A late two-run double from Burlington's Braden Maranto powers the Sock Puppets to a 7-5 victory, not only improving them to 2-0, but also clinching their first series win.
Maranto had an excellent night, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and four RBIs.
With runners on first and second in the top of the eighth and the score knotted at five, Maranto stepped in the box to face Kingsport reliever Keegan Roach.
Up to that point, Maranto was 2-for-3 and all he needed was a single to score the runner at sec... Full Story
The Kingsport Axmen are a college wood bat baseball team. Based in Kingsport, Tennessee, they are a member of the Appalachian League.
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Bluefield Survives Late Kingsport Threat, Axmen Remain Winless
June 9, 2026 - KINGSPORT, Tenn. - The Axmen loaded the bases in the ninth but failed to score the tying run, falling to Bluefield, 5-3, on Tuesday night. The Axmen are off to the worst start in the league since 2022.
Entering the ninth, the Axmen trailed, 5-2, in need of a late rally. BJ Gibson drew a walk to start the frame, and two groundouts later he was standing at third base.
With two outs, Bluefield pitcher Talmadge Davis walked Garrett Luett after having him in a 1-2 count, and then hit Carter Geffre, loading the bases.
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Bluefield Offense Explodes, Handing Kingsport Their Fourth Straight Loss
June 9, 2026 - KINGSPORT, Tenn. - The Bluefield Ridge Runners tallied 19 hits en route to their series-opening 13-4 win over the Kingsport Axmen on Monday night.
Only one Ridge Runner went hitless on the night, while Travis Peitz, Allan Gil-Fernandez and Nate Hawton-Henley each had three hits. This impressive display was headlined by designated hitter Cameron Dube's four-hit, four-RBI night.
In the first inning, the Ridge Runners leapt out in front by five runs, which were then complemented by a three-run second.
Enzo Infelise sta... Full StoryBurlington Sweeps Kingsport with Late Offensive Surge
June 6, 2026 - KINGSPORT, Tenn. - Burlington improved to the league's best record, sweeping the Axmen on the road and taking Game 3 on Saturday, 7-4.
For the first time in the series, each starting pitcher made it to three innings after strong performances from Kingsport's Ben Leikam and Burlington's Joshua Evans.
It was a pitching duel in the first four innings, but that was soon to change.
Kingsport gained their first lead, not only of the game but of the season, in the bottom of the sixth when a Jacob Parr groundout scored the ... Full StoryBurlington Clinches Opening Series with 7-5 Win over Kingsport
June 5, 2026 - KINGSPORT, Tenn. - A late two-run double from Burlington's Braden Maranto powers the Sock Puppets to a 7-5 victory, not only improving them to 2-0, but also clinching their first series win.
Maranto had an excellent night, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and four RBIs.
With runners on first and second in the top of the eighth and the score knotted at five, Maranto stepped in the box to face Kingsport reliever Keegan Roach.
Up to that point, Maranto was 2-for-3 and all he needed was a single to score the runner at sec... Full StoryKingsport Axmen News
- Bluefield Survives Late Kingsport Threat, Axmen Remain Winless - June 9, 2026
- Bluefield Offense Explodes, Handing Kingsport Their Fourth Straight Loss - June 9, 2026
- Burlington Sweeps Kingsport with Late Offensive Surge - June 6, 2026
- Burlington Clinches Opening Series with 7-5 Win over Kingsport - June 5, 2026
- Axmen Bats Go Quiet as Burlington Claims Opening Night Victory - June 5, 2026
- Kingsport Axmen Announce Naming Rights Deal with Ballad Heath - May 1, 2026
- Kingsport Axmen Announce 2026 Coaching Staff - April 14, 2026
- Kingsport Axmen Announce Return of Manager Rick Adair for 2026 Season - April 13, 2026
- Kingsport Axmen Unveil 2026 Season Schedule - November 12, 2025
- Kingsport Axmen Announce 2026 Season Tickets Now on Sale - August 25, 2025
- Kingsport's Rick Adair Named 2025 Appalachian League Manager of the Year - August 13, 2025
- Axmen Clinch Home-Field Advantage with Doubleheader Sweep - July 27, 2025
- Axmen Clinch Playoff Berth with 14-3 Win over Ridge Runners - July 24, 2025
- Axmen's Win Streak Ends in Back-And-Forth Game with Johnson City - July 24, 2025
- Axmen Stifle Otterbots with All-Around Excellent Pitching Performance - July 20, 2025
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League: Appalachian LeagueHome: Kingsport, Tennessee
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| Thu., Jun 11 | Kingsport at Johnson City | 7:00 p.m. | |
| Tue., Jun 9 | L | Bluefield 5 at Kingsport 3 | Final |
| Mon., Jun 8 | L | Bluefield 13 at Kingsport 4 | Final |
| Sat., Jun 6 | L | Burlington 7 at Kingsport 4 | Final |
| Fri., Jun 5 | L | Burlington 7 at Kingsport 5 | Final |
| Thu., Jun 4 | L | Burlington 6 at Kingsport 4 | Final |
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Kingsport Axmen Headlines
- Axmen's Durnin, Flyboys' Beruvides Players of the Year in Appy League - ApL Kingsport Times-News (August 12)
- BRIEFS - ApL Kingsport Times-News (August 12)
- 2025 season set numerous records across Appalachian League - ApL Kingsport Times-News (August 5)
- Bluefield Ridge Runners beat Kingsport Axmen 11-3 to claim Appalachian League championship - ApL Bluefield Daily Telegraph (August 2)
- Ridge Runners move past Axmen to claim first Appy League title - ApL Kingsport Times-News (August 2)
- Flyboys Fall In Playoff Semifinal At Kingsport - ApL Greeneville Sun (August 1)
- Flyboys Drop Championship Game To Axmen - ApL Greeneville Sun (August 1)
- Clutch hitting, stellar pitching carry Axmen to title game - ApL Kingsport Times-News (August 1)
- Flyboys Fall In Regular Season Finale - ApL Greeneville Sun (August 1)
- Appy League entering its final week of play for 2025 - ApL Kingsport Times-News (July 29)
- COLLEGE BASEBALL: Johnson City-based Bristol State Liners lose 19-8; Marion Hungry Mothers won 4-0 - ApL Bristol Herald Courier (July 28)
- BRIEFS - ApL Kingsport Times-News (July 28)
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