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Coal Cats Return to Huntington After Successful Road Trip
July 16, 2024 · Sports Posts
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
Coal Cats Drop Five of First Six in July
July 9, 2024 · Sports Posts
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
MU Is Home To Institute Of Cyber Security
July 1, 2024 · News Posts
By Johnathan Edwards 7-1-2024 Listen to the audio version of this story here. The future is now in the world of cybersecurity, and Marshall University, along with state and federal partners, is at the forefront. The first of its kind in the state, the Institute of Cyber Security will house some of the United States’ most
Coal Cats Come Up Empty-Pawed On the Road
June 29, 2024 · Sports Posts
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
Hitting Woes Haunt the Coal Cats in Burlington Series
June 25, 2024 · Sports Posts
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
Coal Cats Split Doubleheader with Doughboys
June 20, 2024 · Sports Posts
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
Introducing Herd Rewind
June 19, 2024 · Sports Posts
Listen to the pilot episode here. Introducing “Herd Rewind”, the newest sports program from the FM88 Sports team! Herd Rewind takes listeners back in time to marquee matchups in the storied history of Marshall Athletics, complete with broadcast audio from the selected game and insight from the members of the FM88 Sports team that were
Marshall Memorial Fountain Receives Nomination for the National Register of Historic Places
June 18, 2024 · News Posts
By Ben Anderson 6-18-2024 Listen to the audio version of this story here. The Marshall Memorial Fountain, which is considered by many as a voice of Marshall University, symbolizes the remembrance of the plane crash that took the lives of 75 sons and daughters of Marshall University on November 14 1970. On June 14, the
Appalachian Masterclass: Whizzbanger’s Ball Offered Everything Great About American Music
June 18, 2024 · Music Posts
by Johnathan Edwards Arrival and Setup If there was ever a festival that could bring together so many heavy hitters in the current discourse of Appalachian music, better yet on the inaugural gathering, it would be Whizzbanger’s Ball. Taking place on June 14th and 15th, 2024, the Summit Bechtel Reserve was home to 15
Coal Cats Break Even with the Ridge Runners in Bluefield
June 18, 2024 · Sports Posts
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