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Slow starts, fast finishes It seems the best way for Appalachian State to win games during the week is to fall behind early, have a big inning later in the game and then let the bullpen preserve the victory. Photo by Mark Mitchell

ASU sweeps Western
CULLOWHEE - Every Appalachian State starter had at least a hit or an RBI in the Mountaineer's doubleheader sweep of Western Carolina in a Southern Conference softball showdown Wednesday.

App State takes on Cougars
Appalachian State is playing some of its best baseball of the 2009 season. The big question facing the Mountaineers is: Can they extend that into three wins at College of Charleston this weekend?

Stewart’s ‘hit’ drives in run
CARY - Normally when a baseball player thinks about winning the game in the last inning, it involves a home run, or at least some type of hit.

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April 15, 2009

Pioneers settle for split Watauga’s baseball team is finding out that there are some pretty good pitchers who play outside of the Northwestern 4-A Conference. Photo by Steve Behr

ASU to host golf outing
Appalachian State’s football program will hold its annual ASU Foundation Football Fund Golf Tournament May 15 at Linville Golf Club.

ETSU invades Smith
Appalachian State’s baseball team dug itself in a deep hole when it came to the Southern Conference standings. With a handful of SoCon games left, the Mountaineers are doing all they can to dig themselves out.

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April 13, 2009

Pioneers take over first place in NWC If Watauga’s baseball team was going to put some distance between itself and McDowell, both in their game Thursday night and in the Northwestern 4-A Conference standings, the Pioneers needed to have a big fifth inning. Photo by Steve Behr

Commentary: Opening day never gets old
ATLANTA - There is something about Opening Day in any sport that makes it more special than other days.

App State sweeps Samford
Isaac Harrow drove in four runs and Aubrey Edens worked seven strong innings on the mound to lead Appalachian State to a 6-3 win over Samford on Sunday afternoon at Smith Stadium. The victory completed a three-game Southern Conference series sweep for Appalachian.

Charlotte to host SoCon in 2010
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The Southern Conference announced that the league's postseason basketball tournaments in 2010 will be held in Charlotte.

Mocs sweep App State
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Brittany Gaston tied game one with her first homer of the year but Chattanooga won it in the bottom of the ninth on an Michelle Fuzzard RBI fielders choice Saturday afternoon in Chattanooga.

Around the area - Legends Tournament to be held
The Legends Softball Tournament will be held April 14 to celebrate the grand opening of the Complex Softball Fields located at the Old Ann Marie Drive next to the Swim Complex. Anybody who is 45 years-old or older is are eligible to play.

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