Minor League Sports for WSLS 10

TGIF for Hillcats; Brian Friday that is

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:03:01 EDT

After three at bats Wednesday, Brian Friday had a single, a double and a triple on his résumé. All that remained for the cycle was a home run, the most difficult leg for the Hillcats shortstop, who has just three long balls in his brief minor league career.

Hillcats in right situation for Johnson

Fri, 02 May 2008 11:24:00 EDT

Blair Johnson’s discussions with Hillcats pitching coach Bob Milacki have been curt and to the point recently. Despite entering Thursday night’s game with Kinston at City Stadium with a more-than-respectable 2.81 ERA, Johnson wasn’t happy with his last few outings.

Five-run sixth propels Pelicans past Hillcats

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:36:00 EDT

The Hillcats were a small ball model in the early innings against Myrtle Beach on Tuesday. They bunted runners up, swiped a base when it was there and, despite leaving a mess of runners in scoring position, got enough hits to produce a bunch of runs. That’s a moot strategy when your opponent does all that and more in one inning, though.

Avalanche bury Hillcats 3-0

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:07:01 EDT

Salem used a pair of hits from Koby Clemens to sink Lynchburg Sunday afternoon 3-0 at Salem Memorial Baseball Stadium.

Marketing the Pulaski Mariners

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:03:00 EDT

Pulaski baseball is back after a one-year hiatus and it’s up to Wytheville native Marty Gordon to bring the fans back, too.

Hillcats prepare for home opener

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:32:00 EDT

The Lynchburg Hillcats will play their first home game of the season Friday night. We caught up with the team Friday afternoon as they were warming up.

Avs Win Opener With Clemens In Attendance

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:41:00 EDT

The Avs put up 4 runs in the 5th and held off Potomac for a 4-3 win. Roger Clemens was present to see his son have a one-for-three night with an RBI and a run scored.