WhistlePigs beat Ridge Runners 9 6 in debut meeting
Princeton WhistlePigs overcome a five run deficit in the fourth inning to defeat the Bluefield Ridge Runners 9-6 at H P Hunnicutt Field. Manager Patrick Anderson praised relievers forsteming the rally and noted the town’s fan support amid the new Appalachian League rivalry.
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Midland Trail advances to state tourney in first time in 17 years
Emmie Lopetrone and Megan Gill silenced James Monroe with seven hits as Midland Trail softball defeated the Lady Mavericks 11 4 in the Class A Region 3 second game at Lindside. The Patriots (19 4) swept the series to reach next week’s state tournament where they will meet the Region 1 winner Madonna or Ritchie County.
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Independence tops Bluefield 10 4 in Region 3 opener
Independence High School exploded for three first inning runs and rode a hot top order to a 10 4 win over Bluefield in the Class AA Region 3 tournament Game one Atticus Goodson Michael McKinney Carson Brown and Clay Basham combined for 7 12 at the plate 8 runs and 7 RBIs McKinney hit a third inning homer and Basham added a fifth inning double for the Patriots Brown scored twice and drove in a run while McKinney matched the team with his fifth homer of the season Bluefield pitcher Ryker Brown struggled with control and the Beaver defense had miscues that early in the game allowed Independence to manufacture runs without extra base hits.
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