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Baseball

Radford gets 'special' win after Joey Raccuia's tragic death

Radford gets 'special' win after Joey Raccuia's tragic death

  • Mark Berman

This has been an emotional time for Radford University baseball coach Alex Guerra and his team.

Late Radford baseball player Joey Raccuia is remembered as 'loved kid'

Late Radford baseball player Joey Raccuia is remembered as 'loved kid'

  • Mark Berman

Raccuia, who died Feb. 25, played for Radford High and PDG Academy before joining Radford University's team.

Radford University baseball player Joey Raccuia killed in single-vehicle wreck

Radford University baseball player Joey Raccuia killed in single-vehicle wreck

  • LAURENCE HAMMACK and MARK BERMAN The Roanoke Times

Radford University baseball player Joey Raccuia, the son of former Radford University head baseball coach Joe Raccuia, died Wednesday in a single-vehicle wreck in Radford.

HIGHWAY TO THE HALL: 'It could have ended it right there.'  Billy Wagner never missed a beat after surviving scary smash by Stinnett in '98

HIGHWAY TO THE HALL: 'It could have ended it right there.' Billy Wagner never missed a beat after surviving scary smash by Stinnett in '98

  • TIM HAYES Bristol Herald Courier

“It’s not something you can prepare yourself for,” Wagner said. “Numerous balls have been hit back at me and things. That’s always a scary part of the game. That one in particular gets through and you’re put in a situation where what are you gonna do – are you gonna quit or keep battling? To…

Ferrum’s Markowitz named All-State in baseball

Ferrum’s Markowitz named All-State in baseball

  • Staff Report

The Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) Association has announced its 2025 College Division Baseball All-State Team, and Ferrum College’s Kyle Markowitz has been included among the Commonwealth’s top players.

Virginia hires Duke's Chris Pollard as new baseball coach

Virginia hires Duke's Chris Pollard as new baseball coach

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

Virginia didn't have to look far for its new baseball coach. The Hoos have stayed within the ACC, hiring Chris Pollard away from Duke.

Where things stand in Virginia's search for a new baseball coach

Where things stand in Virginia's search for a new baseball coach

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

Virginia baseball's search for a new coach is focused on two veteran skippers.

Mississippi State baseball hires longtime Virginia coach Brian O'Connor

Mississippi State baseball hires longtime Virginia coach Brian O'Connor

    Longtime Virginia baseball coach Brian O'Connor has been hired away by Mississippi State, the Bulldogs announced late Sunday.

    Mississippi State baseball hires longtime Virginia coach Brian O'Connor

    Mississippi State baseball hires longtime Virginia coach Brian O'Connor

      Longtime Virginia baseball coach Brian O'Connor has been hired away by Mississippi State, the Bulldogs announced late Sunday.

      Ex-Virginia Tech pitcher Enright hasn't let cancer derail his MLB path

      Ex-Virginia Tech pitcher Enright hasn't let cancer derail his MLB path

        The Rocky Mount resident made his major-league debut with Cleveland on Sunday.

        Clemson eliminates Virginia Tech in ACC baseball tournament

        Clemson eliminates Virginia Tech in ACC baseball tournament

          Ben Watson hit a leadoff homer, but the Hokies never scored again.

          Baseball Trio Named to ODAC All-Conference Team

          Baseball Trio Named to ODAC All-Conference Team

            The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) has announced its 2025 Baseball All-Conference Team, and Ferrum College has three players representing the Panthers on the team.

            Panthers fall to Hornets in first round of ODAC baseball tournament

            Panthers fall to Hornets in first round of ODAC baseball tournament

              LYNCHBURG — Ferrum College (20-22) dropped a pair of games to University of Lynchburg (35-6) in the opening round of the 2025 ODAC Baseball Tournament Friday. The eighth-seeded Panthers lost 7-6 to top-seeded and fifth-ranked Lynchburg in game one before losing 18-4 in the nightcap at James …

              Four home runs power Panthers over Generals in twin bill sweep

              Four home runs power Panthers over Generals in twin bill sweep

                Ferrum College swept Washington and Lee University in Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) baseball Saturday afternoon at Panther Field, taking the opener 12-11 and the nightcap 13-10.

                Castillo hits three home runs in road loss to Covenant

                Castillo hits three home runs in road loss to Covenant

                JOHNSON CITY — Ferrum College dropped the first contest of a three-game weekend series with Covenant College on Friday, falling 13-11 in non-conference action at TVA Credit Union Ballpark.

                Panthers baseball tops Maroons

                Panthers baseball tops Maroons

                Ferrum avenged a loss earlier in the season by beating Roanoke College 9-5 in Old Dominion Athletic Conference baseball action on Wednesday evening at Panther Field. Jai Penn, last week’s ODAC pitcher of the week, pitched six strong innings, striking out six to earn the win.

                Penn named ODAC Baseball Pitcher of the Week

                Penn named ODAC Baseball Pitcher of the Week

                The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) has announced its Athletes of the Week and Ferrum College sophomore Jai Penn has been named Baseball Pitcher of the Week for his performance last week. Penn played in two games last week for the Panthers, pitching 11 innings with 12 strikeouts.

                Panthers sweep Hornets in ODAC baseball doubleheader

                Panthers sweep Hornets in ODAC baseball doubleheader

                Ferrum College (16-17, 6-12 ODAC) won both ends of an Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) baseball doubleheader with Shenandoah University (20-12, 11-6 ODAC) on Saturday afternoon at Panther Field, taking the opener 4-2 and the nightcap 11-9.

                Panthers fall 8-5 to Quakers in ODAC baseball

                Panthers fall 8-5 to Quakers in ODAC baseball

                Ferrum College (12-11, 3-7 ODAC)) dropped an Old Dominion Athletic Conference baseball game to Guilford on Tuesday afternoon at Panther Field. The Quakers (13-6, 3-5 ODAC) scored three runs in the top of the ninth inning to hand the Panthers the 8-5 loss.

                Panthers outlast Knights 7-6 in baseball thriller

                Panthers outlast Knights 7-6 in baseball thriller

                Freshman JJ Tyree’s RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning drove in the game-winning run and lifted Ferrum College to a 7-6 nonconference baseball win over Southern Virginia University (3-11) Tuesday afternoon at Panther Field.

                Panthers baseball splits doubleheader with Eagles

                Panthers baseball splits doubleheader with Eagles

                The Ferrum College baseball team split a doubleheader with Bridgewater College (8-7-1) on Saturday afternoon at Panther Field. Ferrum won the opener 2-1 and dropped the nightcap, 17-8. Fifth-year shortstop Carlos Castillo went 3-for-4 with an RBI in the first game, and senior infielder Shawn…

                Tigers use 9-run third inning to pull away from Panthers in ODAC baseball

                Tigers use 9-run third inning to pull away from Panthers in ODAC baseball

                Senior first baseman Grayson Harris had two hits and three RBIs, and sophomore left fielder Ian Martin added three hits and one RBI to lead Hampden-Sydney College to a 14-11 Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) baseball win over Ferrum College on Tuesday afternoon at Panther Field.

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                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

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                Panthers baseball tops Wilson in doubleheader sweep; split series with Eastern Mennonite

                Panthers baseball tops Wilson in doubleheader sweep; split series with Eastern Mennonite

                Senior infielder Shawn Baxter went 4-for-7 on the day with two doubles, two runs and six RBIs to lead Ferrum College to a nonconference baseball sweep over visiting Wilson College (1-7) on Thursday afternoon at Panther Field. Ferrum took the opener 10-0, then earned a 16-2 win in the nightca…

                Panthers baseball earns their first ODAC victory, extends win streak to four

                Panthers baseball earns their first ODAC victory, extends win streak to four

                Ferrum College’s baseball team opened Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) play on the road, beating Hampden-Sydney College 12-1 on Tuesday afternoon at Yank Bernier Field at the Ty Cobb Ballpark – Wurdeman Stadium.

                Ferrum baseball splits 3-game series with Bates College

                Ferrum baseball splits 3-game series with Bates College

                Fifth-year shortstop Carlos Castillo went 3-for-4 at the plate with a double, two runs and two RBIs to lead Ferrum College to a 15-9 nonconference baseball win over visiting Bates College on Friday afternoon at Panther Field.

                What is next for college baseball?

                Division I baseball coaches and administrators expect fewer opportunities for high school recruits at the top level of the sport once rosters are reduced and if NCAA eligibility is extended.

                Panthers come up short in baseball home opener against Pioneers

                Panthers come up short in baseball home opener against Pioneers

                Ferrum dropped both ends of a double-header with non-conference Alfred State in men’s baseball on Sunday afternoon, falling 12-3 in the opener and 18-6 in the nightcap at Panther Field.

                Ferrum alum Wagner elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame

                Ferrum alum Wagner elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame

                Former Ferrum College and Major League Baseball standout Billy Wagner has been selected for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The seven-time MLB All-Star had a record-setting baseball career at Ferrum from 1991-93 before being drafted by the Astros in 1993. In his 10th and f…

                Owens, Naff, Davis remember Ferrum great Wagner's 'golden arm'

                Owens, Naff, Davis remember Ferrum great Wagner's 'golden arm'

                Owens called his former teammate after Billy Wagner was elected to Cooperstown on Tuesday night.

                Radford baseball coach figures flooded ballpark needs 'total rebuild'

                Radford baseball coach figures flooded ballpark needs 'total rebuild'

                The field was completely flooded by the New River, with the water about 4 feet high.

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