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Anthony Doria Monday, July 22, 2024 The Tri-State Coal Cats returned to Huntington to square off against the Elizabethton River Riders in a two-game series. The River Riders came in at 14-20 and The Coal Cats were 14-21, as both teams looked to get their 15th victory of the year. Game One on Tuesday saw

Ethan Peltier Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Following a five-game losing streak to kick off the month of July, the Tri-State Coal Cats managed to win four of their next six road games. The Cats played in three consecutive two-game series against the Johnson City Doughboys, Elizabethton River Riders, and Pulaski River Turtles. Heading into the

Johnathan Edwards Tuesday, July 9, 2024   The Coal Cats recorded one win in their first six outings of July, leaving them with an overall record of 10-19, placing them last in the East Division of the Appalachian League. Starting with a pair of games in Bluefield, the Coal Cats won game one with a

Johnathan Edwards Tuesday, June 29, 2024 The Tri-State Coal Cats faced difficulties during their recent road trip, losing twice to the Bristol State Liners, tying with the Kingsport Axmen in the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader (which counted as a loss due to the tiebreaker rule), and losing the final two games against Kingsport. In

Ethan Peltier Tuesday, June 25, 2024 Following a split doubleheader with the Johnson City Doughboys, the Tri-State Coal Cats hosted the Burlington Sock Puppets for a four-game series. The Coal Cats struggled to hit the ball against Burlington, leading to three straight losses. Heading into the series, the Sock Puppets held a 7-6 record, while

Johnathan Edwards Thursday, June 20, 2024 The Coal Cats maintained their trend of alternating wins and losses, splitting Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Johnson City Doughboys. The first game, played under sunny skies at Jack Cook Field, ended with the Doughboys defeating the Coal Cats 12-9. Storms on Tuesday night forced the doubleheader, with a number

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Johnathan Edwards Monday, June 17, 2024 The Tri-State Coal Cats experienced mixed fortunes over the weekend, splitting a pair of games with the Bluefield Ridge Runners. On Saturday, June 15th, Tri-State extended its road game record to a perfect 3-0 with a dominant 11-3 victory over Bluefield. The Coal Cats scored 11 runs on 15

Ethan Peltier 6-17-2024 After dropping two straight games in a disappointing opening home series, the Tri-State Coal Cats returned to Huntington to play in a four-game slate against the Greeneville Flyboys. The Coal Cats entered the series with an even 2-2 record, while the visiting Flyboys entered with a 3-1 record. The series kicked off

Johnathan Edwards Tuesday, June 11, 2024 In a season of firsts, this first was a sweet one for the Tri-State Coal Cats. The Appalachian League’s newest team traveled to Kingsport, Tennessee, scoring two victories against the Axmen on Friday and Saturday. Originally, this series was slated for Friday through Sunday, but inclement weather on Sunday