News Summary
The Johnson City Doughboys achieved a significant doubleheader sweep against the Bristol State Liners, securing their position in the Appalachian League standings. With these victories, they are now only half a game behind the Flyboys in the West Division. The Doughboys displayed notable performances, including multiple hits from Paris Pridgen and impressive pitching from Bryson Thacker and Blake Dean. As they aim to continue their winning streak, the Doughboys will host the Pulaski River Turtles in an upcoming series.
Johnson City – The Johnson City Doughboys secured a significant doubleheader sweep against the Bristol State Liners, enhancing their position in the Appalachian League standings. With these victories, the Doughboys are now merely half a game behind the Flyboys in the West Division, who managed to maintain their lead by defeating Bristol 7-3.
On Thursday night, the Doughboys continued their winning momentum, having won their last three games in a row. They showed resilience in their contest against the Pulaski River Turtles, leading for most of the game. However, in a dramatic turn, the River Turtles scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning, which pushed the contest into extra innings. According to Appalachian League rules, the game was ruled a final in the 10th inning, with the Doughboys emerging victorious.
On Wednesday, the Doughboys wrapped up a suspended game against Bristol, where they achieved a 7-3 win. They also played a second game that day, which they won decisively with an 8-1 scoreline.
The game against Bristol showcased several standout performances. Paris Pridgen played a crucial role, providing multiple hits and contributing significantly in both games. In the completed suspended game, Doughboys’ pitcher Bryson Thacker excelled, allowing just one hit and racking up five strikeouts. Moreover, the Doughboys scored four runs in the top of the ninth inning during this matchup against Bristol. Notably, Bristol’s Brooks Wright hit his first home run of the season during this game.
In the second match against Bristol on Wednesday, the Doughboys continued their dominance. Jose Fernandez initiated the scoring with a two-RBI double, helping set the stage for an impressive performance by the Doughboys’ pitchers. Blake Dean, who was particularly effective on the mound, went through most of his innings without allowing a hit. The Bristol State Liners could only muster one hit throughout the game, which came as a two-out single in the seventh inning. Johnson City’s combined pitching effort included strong performances from Blake Dean, Charles Mau, and Carson French.
As they look to maintain their winning streak, the Doughboys will host the Pulaski River Turtles in a two-game series, with the first pitch scheduled for 7 p.m. the following day. The Doughboys aim to leverage their recent successes and strong pitching performances to continue their upward trajectory in the standings of the Appalachian League.
These recent games reflect the Doughboys’ growing competitiveness as they strive not only to close the gap with the Flyboys but also to establish themselves as a formidable team in the league.
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- WJHL: Johnson City Doughboys Capture 4th Game
- Wikipedia: Johnson City Doughboys
- Elizabethton: Doughboys Finish What They Started
- Google Search: Johnson City Doughboys
- Johnson City Press: Pridgen Shining Bright
- Google Scholar: Johnson City Doughboys
- WVVA: Ridge Runners Walk it Off
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Johnson City Doughboys
- Johnson City Press: Chang Powers Doughboys
- Google News: Johnson City Doughboys
