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RC Junior Legion falls to Doddridge

WEST UNION — The Doddridge Summer Dawgs plated scored six runs in the third inning en route to an 8-3 win over Randolph County Junior Legion on Tuesday night. Preston Smith, Brentley Watson, Jacob Riddle and Cooper Markley had hits for Randolph County, while Watson and Will Kilgore were credited with RBIs. Landon Clevenger, Malachi Kelly and Triatan Swiger had RBIs for Doddridge. Dayne Murphy earned the win, while Cooper Markley was saddled with the loss. Randolph County (3-5) entertains Buckhannon Post 7 Junior Legion at 6 p.m. Monday at Elkins High School.

St. Albans’ Burke and Samms sit atop Class AAA all-state squad

The 2026 season proved to be another great year for the St. Albans baseball program. The Red Dragons claimed their first state title since 2019, defeating Ripley, 11-3. SA saw three players earn all-tournament recognition, including Gavin Comer receiving all-tournament MVP. The accolades and recognition continues to pour in for the St. Albans baseball team, with the latest coming from the West Virginia Sportswriters Association (WVSWA) all-state baseball teams. Braxton Burke and Brogan Samms earned first-team all-state honors. Burke is the captain of the team first-team, making him ...

Trio of area athletes compete in New Balance championships

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. — Three area athletes competed in the New Balance Nationals Outdoor track and field championships this past weekend in Philadelphia. The meet has stringent qualifying standards and is widely regarded as the sport’s most prestigious national competition. Julia ...

WVU’s Barjam to enter transfer portal

MORGANTOWN — West Virginia baseball’s season ended less than a week ago, and there’s already some major movement heading out of Morgantown through the transfer portal. Mountaineers freshman infielder Zahir Barjam has entered the transfer portal, according to D1 Baseball and multiple ...

Pirates rookie Griffin starts rehab at Altoona

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin began a rehab assignment on Tuesday night with Double-A Altoona, the club said. Griffin has been sidelined since May 31 with a right forearm strain. He made his major league debut with the Pirates on April 3 and was signed to a nine-year, $140-million contract five days later. Griffin, 20, is hitting .270 with four home runs, 22 RBIs and 14 stolen bases in 51 games this season. The Pirates do not have a timetable for when Griffin will be activated from the injured list. “We’re going to take it day by day ...