Sports
Virginia Tech falls in both football polls
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010Staff Report
Virginia Tech dropped to 13th in both the Associated Press sports writers’ poll and the USA Today coaches polls today.
The drop came after the Hokies dropped a heartbreaking 33-30 game Monday night to Boise State.
For their part, the Broncos are now ranked third in both collegiate football polls.
The Hokies host James Madison this Saturday [...]
Orioles leaving Bluefield
Monday, September 6th, 2010ANAHEIM — The Orioles announced shortly before the end of the Appalachian League season that they have ended their 53-season relationship with the Rookie League Bluefield Orioles, Baltimore’s Appalachian League affiliate in Bluefield, W.Va.
The Orioles were affiliated with more Minor League franchises than is typical, president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said, and it was [...]
Johnson City wins Appy League crown
Monday, September 6th, 2010By DAREN SMITH
MiLB.com
When Kevin Siegrist gave up a leadoff home run in the top of the first inning Saturday night, Johnson City manager Mike Shildt was unconcerned.
Siegrist retired 19 of the next 20 batters he faced and Virgil Hill homered and drove in three runs as the Cardinals beat the Elizabethton Twins, 6-2, to win [...]
Burlington Holds Off Pulaski
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010By CHUCK ALTIZER
For Pulaski Baseball
PULASKI – The Burlington Royals scored single runs in the first, third and eighth innings before holding off a ninth inning Pulaski Mariners rally to down the hosts 3-2 at Calfee Park Monday night.
Two Burlington (28-32) pitchers scattered eight hits over the first eight innings against Pulaski before the Mariners were [...]